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Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 353 of 7 February, 2012, which was as follows: The reform of personal insolvency law, the Heads of Bill which I have published, will involve the introduction of three new non-judicial debt settlement systems, subject to relevant conditions in each case. These are as follows: A Debt Relief Certificate to allow for the full write-off of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 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 May, 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 502 for written answer on 19 June, 2012. While I cannot be more specific at this time, consideration continues to be given to issues relating to the former Bethany Home and how they might be addressed.

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Prison Medical Service: Prison Medical Service (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Prison Service provides general healthcare services for the assessment, treatment and care of prisoners comparable to those available in a community primary care setting and which are appropriate to a custodial environment. Prisoners are referred to external specialist services as clinically indicated by the prison doctor and referrals are on the same basis as for citizens in the...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Family Reunification: Family Reunification (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was issued with a negative decision on her family reunification application on the 9th January 2012 and a copy of the consideration detailing the reasons for the decision was also provided. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in October 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 30 March, 2010, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State on the basis of family dependency on 20 April, 2011. This permission is currently valid until 18 January, 2014. Officials in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to. It is...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 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 July, 2011. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the applicant will be informed of my decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants for...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in September 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in September 2011. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 126 together. As the Deputy is aware, arising from the Government's Comprehensive Review of Expenditure, the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was reduced to 9,500 personnel. In response to this reduced strength ceiling, I initiated a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces, both permanent and reserve. As a three Brigade...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The table below sets out the numbers, by Brigade of Reserve Defence Force officers promoted under DFR R5 para 31(2) each year since 2005 and to date in 2012. Formation 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2 E Bde RDF 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 1 S Bde RDF 0 4 2 3 0 0 0 0 4 W Bde RDF 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 0 RDF TA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NSR 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Total 0 6 8 17 0 0 0 0 In October 2011 I agreed to...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: A Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Force commenced in February 2010. In accordance with the appropriate guidelines, a Steering Committee was established to oversee the Review. This Steering Committee is comprised of representatives from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces. A Working Group undertakes detailed analysis...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The ferry service operating between Cobh and the Naval Base provides transport between Cobh and the Naval Base for Naval Service personnel and civilian staff. The service, which has been in existence for over 50 years, currently operates on the basis of both a scheduled time-tabled service and an on call 24 hours a day service. The service, which is a valuable asset, provides the Naval...

Written Answers — Naval Service Personnel: Naval Service Personnel (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The attached table outlines the number of vacancies in the Naval Service. The number of vacancies, by rank, is based on the Employment Control Framework (ECF) of 1,094, the portion allocated to the Naval Service from the overall ECF figure of 10,000 for all ranks in the Permanent Defence Force, versus the strength of 942 as at 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are available....

Written Answers — Air Corps Recruitment: Air Corps Recruitment (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The attached table outlines the number of vacancies in the Air Corps. The number of vacancies, by rank, is based on the Employment Control Framework (ECF) of 886, the portion allocated to the Air Corps from the overall ECF figure of 10,000 for all ranks in the Permanent Defence Force, versus the strength of 756 as at 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are available. Competitions...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 139, inclusive, together. The following tables set out the number of women by rank serving in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps at 31 December for each of the years 2007 to 2011, and at 31 May 2012, the latest date for which figures are available. The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the Defence...