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Written Answers — Illegal Traveller Encampments: Illegal Traveller Encampments (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am fully aware of the ongoing problems of illegal camping and the misuse of the Curragh Plains. Over the last twelve months my Department has spent approximately €72,000 on clean-up operations following illegal camping and dumping. Under Section 19C of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 as inserted by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002 it is an offence for a person...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 619 and 620 together. Arising from the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure, the Government stabilised the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel. In response, I initiated a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces. It is not viable to retain a three brigade structure within a strength ceiling of 9,500 personnel. Accordingly, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Following the closure of Kickham Barracks Clonmel a company was contracted to provide security on a temporary basis at the barracks. These arrangements were put in place pending the installation of additional security measures in the barracks. These security measures have recently been completed and a review of security needs is now underway. If it is decided that a more permanent security...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Medicinal Products: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Military Authorities that a total of 27,392 Doxycycline capsules were purchased by the Brigade Medical Services (BMS) since 2006. The Military Authorities have advised that BMS records are only available from 2006 onwards. A breakdown is provided in the following table. Year/ Dosage 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 100mg 4800 5600 - 8000 4000 200 3840 50mg 56 - - -...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Transport: Defence Forces Transport (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 623, 625 to 627,inclusive, together. The Ministerial Air Transport Service (MATS) is primarily provided by the Gulfstream IV and Learjet 45 aircraft, which were specifically acquired for that purpose. The CASA maritime patrol aircraft have been used infrequently for Ministerial Air Transport missions where no MATS aircraft has been available for operational or...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Transport: Defence Forces Transport (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 624, 628 and 629 together. Air Corps aircraft have been used on one occasion only in the period in question to transport dignitaries, excluding Government Ministers. This was to provide transport for the British Ambassador and support staff during the State visit of Queen Elizabeth II in May 2011. Details of usage are set out in the tabular statement below....

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of members serving in the Reserve Defence Force (RDF), 4 Western Brigade, on 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are available, is set out in the following table. Unit Members HQ 4 W Bde RDF 17 Brigade Training Center 18 51 Res Inf Bn 386 56 Res Inf Bn 339 58 Res Inf Bn 416 54 Res Arty Regt 176 54 Res Cav Sqn 98 54 Res Engr Coy 59 54 Res CIS Coy 57 54 Res MP...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: To date in 2012 a total of 87 new recruits have been recruited into the Reserve Defence Force (RDF) in 4 Western Brigade. The following table provides a breakdown of the units within 4 Western Brigade into which these 87 recruits have been enlisted. Unit New Recruits 51 Res Inf Bn 27 56 Res Inf Bn 21 58 Res Inf Bn 19 54 Res Arty Regt 4 54 Res Cav Sqn 2 54 Res Engr Coy 2 54 Res CIS...

Written Answers — Ministerial Allowances: Ministerial Allowances (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: It has not been possible in the time available to prepare a complete response to the queries raised by the Deputy. A detailed response will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Amongst the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2000) is to provide Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. This role may occasionally involve assisting Gardaí in carrying out searches. Separately, in the course of an investigation the Military Police may enter or search premises that are...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 634 and 635 together. The State Boards under the aegis of the Department of Defence are the Civil Defence Board and the Army Pensions Board. The Civil Defence Act 2002 provides that the Board shall consist of at least eight but not more than fourteen members who shall be appointed by the Minister for Defence. Legislation is currently being drafted to dissolve...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: In the period since 1 January 2010 two retired public servants have been engaged on a temporary basis as civilian employees. One of the persons concerned was engaged initially in 2008 under a fixed-term contract following an open recruitment competition. This person's contract was extended for a further period in 2011. The other person was engaged on a part-time basis under a fixed-term...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: In relation to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), the information requested is shown in tabular form beneath. As regards retired civil servants from the Department of Defence and retired civilian employees formerly employed with the PDF, I understand that the requested information is being provided by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Annual retirement...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: That is an adjudication process, not a non-judicial process.

Written Answers — Property Services Regulation: Property Services Regulation (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: Part 12 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, which includes Sections 87 and 88, came into operation on 3 April 2012 (S.I. No. 112 of 2012 refers). Section 94 of the Act deals with general offences and, among other matters, specifies that it is an offence to give false or misleading information to the Property Services Regulatory Authority. That provision has been in operation in...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed that An Garda Síochána is very much aware of the increase in the theft of metal and is targeting such crime, and burglaries and theft related crimes generally, through a number of policing initiatives. The Garda response is also informed by its work with the metal theft forum which draws together a range of key stakeholders affected by this sort of crime. I am informed by...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Courts Service has confirmed that the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure that summonses issued since 16 May 2012 include wording to advise persons charged with an offence under the Road Traffic Acts to bring their driving licence with them, together with a photocopy of the licence, when they are attending court. As the Deputy is aware the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Legislation: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: As road traffic legislation is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, the question of the commencement of section 54 of the Road Traffic Act, 2010 is a matter for consideration by him. As with any changes to the fixed charge system, technical and administrative measures have to be addressed to facilitate their introduction. I am informed by an An...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the review of the case in question is not yet finalised and that a number of matters remain outstanding. I expect to receive an update from the Garda Commissioner when these are finalised. As I indicated in my reply to the Deputy's question on 20 June, I am very aware of the concerns which have been expressed about this case, but feel it is...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (12 Jul 2012)

Alan Shatter: The procedures for preparing a budget by a local authority are set out in the Local Government Act 2001. I have no function in that process, which is reserved under the Act to members of the local authority concerned. As I explained in my answer to question no. 31793/12 on 3 July 2012, the relevant Statutory Instrument (no. 155 of 2009) sets out on a statutory basis the various fees and...