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Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in June, 2008. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the first named person made an application for a permanent residence card to the EU Treaty Rights Unit on 18 October, 2011. The applicant was informed by letter dated 11 April, 2012 of the decision to refuse his application for a permanent residence card. A request by the applicant for a review of the...

Written Answers — Family Reunification: Family Reunification (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy made a Family Reunification application in April 2011. The application was forwarded to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. The investigation was completed in December 2011 and a report was forwarded to INIS....

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in March, 2008. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation....

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of Thursday, 14th June 2012 which sets out the reasons why the application from the person referred to by the Deputy was refused. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned and her two children had their permission to remain in the State extended for a three year period, until 14 August 2013. This decision was conveyed to the person concerned and her son, who is a minor, by letter dated 4 August 2010. The daughter of the person concerned was also notified of leave to remain in a separate letter dated 4 August 2010. This communication...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in November, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation,...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The issuing of fixed charge notices for relevant offences is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that when a fixed charge notice is issued to a motorist for an alleged speeding offence all necessary information is contained thereon. The image of the offending vehicle's registration plate is included on the notice. The recorded speed at which the vehicle...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The management of sick leave within my Department is implemented in accordance with civil service policy as set out in Department of Finance Circular 09/2010 - Management of Sick Leave. The criteria for the payment of sick is set out in Department of Finance Circular 25/1978. Full pay during properly certified sick absence may be allowed up to a maximum of six months in one year and half...

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Public Service (Croke Park) Agreement is facilitating a major change and transformation programme across the Justice and Equality sector. Overall, services have been maintained while the numbers employed across the Vote Group for which I am responsible have fallen from 24,768 at end 2009 to the current Employment Control Framework (ECF) target of 22,610. In addition, the Agreement has,...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of section 114 of the Defence Act a member of the Defence Forces who thinks themselves wronged in any matter may submit a formal complaint seeking redress. It is the responsibility of each authority through whom such a complaint is forwarded, including a General Officer Commanding, if he or she is satisfied as to the justice of the complaint, to take such steps as lie...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As with previous rounds of consolidation under the Defence Forces modernisation programme, barracks once vacated are being disposed of with the proceeds being used to fund the upgrading of Defence Forces equipment and infrastructure. Since the announcement of the Government decision on barrack closures my Department has written to each Government Department and various agencies and local...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The procedures for managing absences due to the ill health of staff are governed by a range of circulars issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in particular circular 9/10 on the Management of Sick Leave in the Civil Service. Under the circular, line managers are required to play a proactive role in managing sick leave in their areas and in engaging with their staff on...

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, detailed action plans have been developed by the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces to underpin the change and reform process envisaged by the Agreement. The Action Plans were first developed in October 2010 and later iterations of the Action Plans reflect the outcomes of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review and the Government's Public...

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank every Member who has contributed to this debate. This is a hugely important issue. It is about ensuring that the children of this country are protected and that where there are individuals who prey on children or sexually abuse them and where third parties know of these events, there is maximum co-operation with An Garda Síochána and all information available is furnished to the...

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (28 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a).

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that excessive or inappropriate speeding continues to be a significant contributory factor in fatal and serious injury collisions. In that regard, safety cameras only operate on sections of road which have a history of collisions occurring where speed was a contributory factor. The locations of these speed enforcement zones are in the public domain and...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 - 2007, the Commissioner is required to submit, before November of each year, a policing plan for the forthcoming year. Any proposals for the closure of Garda stations or the altering of Regional or Divisional boundaries must be set out in that plan. The Policing Plan for 2013 has not yet been prepared and therefore it is not possible to say at this stage...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing priorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 93 vehicles in the Garda fleet equipped with cell units. In addition, I understand that these vehicles are deployed on an on-going basis throughout the country in the light of operational...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (27 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified policing requirements. I understand from the Garda authorities that Garda vehicles are retired for a variety of reasons, including where vehicles are considered beyond economic repair, as a result of accidents and, on safety grounds, where patrol vehicles have reached an...