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Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to semi-State bodies who have a significant element of commercial or trade activities within their remit. The bodies and agencies attached to my Department provide public services in the broad Justice area, and, as such, do not engage in any significant commercial activity.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 298 together. I can inform the Deputy that my Department carried out advertising campaigns during the course of 2010 to promote policies within its area of responsibility. The relevant campaigns related to awareness raising on human trafficking, awareness raising on the dangers of fireworks and notification to the public about firearms licensing. The...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I wish to inform the Deputy that copies of Statutory Instruments signed and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas during the period concerned are available in the Oireachtas Library. The dates on which these documents were laid before the Houses are also available from the Library. Information concerning the publishing of notices re the making of Statutory Instruments can be found on the...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I refer the Deputy to the answer to Question No. 354 on Tuesday 29 June, 2010. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: Revenue which has been accumulated by the Criminal Assets Bureau is not earmarked for a specific expenditure programme. Such revenue is paid into the Government's Central Fund. This fund, except where provided otherwise by law, is the destination of all State revenues and the source of all Government spending. It is the Central Fund from which the Government draws for expenditure on all...

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: Further information in respect of the matters raised by the Deputy is now being finalised taking account of full year figures for 2010 and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that an application for vetting in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers has been received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit and is in the course of being processed. A response will issue to the registered organisation in due course.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I wish to inform the Deputy that, between 14 January 2011 and 25 January 2011 inclusive, I did not make any appointments to State Boards, agencies or other bodies within the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The Deputy will be aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of outlets offering to buy gold for cash in towns and cities in the State. I am aware that the trade gives rise to concerns reported in communities about crime that may be linked to the cash for gold trade. The informal purchase of jewellery is not specifically regulated in criminal legislation; however the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I am informed by the Garda authorities, that as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,364. The National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014 outlines a reduction in the strength of An Garda Síochána to 13,000 by the end of 2014.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: Arising from the refusal of his 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 7 April 2009, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Prisoner Complaints Procedures: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I can advise the Deputy that the concerns of the family in relation to the person referred to have been brought to the attention of the Governor in St Patrick's Institution. I understand too that arrangements are in place there and indeed in all institutions for dealing with such matters. The Deputy may also wish to note that the Samaritans provide support to prisoners in St Patrick's...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: Mr Padraic White, Chairperson of RRAI, submitted the second Compliance Report on the Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol in Mixed Trading Premises in November last. Following initial examination of the Report, RRAI was requested by the then Minister to submit proposals for strengthening the Code's mechanisms for receiving and resolving complaints concerning infringements of...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: In October last, Mr Alex Attwood, MLA, Minister for Social Development in Northern Ireland, launched a public consultation on alcohol promotions. The consultation process concluded in December. Joint discussions on an all-island initiative to tackle price-based alcohol promotions are continuing. Contacts are taking place at official level to prepare for a meeting of the respective Ministers...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: 2057I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that residency applications on the basis of a de facto relationship in respect of Non EEA partners of Irish Citizens, or non-EEA nationals lawfully resident in the State, are considered under national immigration measures. The current average processing time is 6 - 8 weeks, although this may be longer where...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: 1The total amounts paid to staff in the Head Office areas of my Department in respect of mileage (kilometre) expenses was in the region of €86,000 in 2007, €94,000 in 2008, €52,000 in 2009 and €47,000 in 2010.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: 1Mr Barry Andrews, T.D., Minister of State with special responsibility for Children and Youth Affairs, is the only Minister of State attached to my Department. However, as the Department of Health and Children is responsible for the staffing of his office, I understand that the Minister for Health and Children is providing the information requested.

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: 1At any given time, a number of staff of my Department are on maternity leave or other types of leave available under the various family friendly schemes. The general practice is that these vacancies are not filled for the duration of the leave period. The only exception to this is the Shorter Working Year Scheme, where my Department has continued to recruit temporary staff to fill critical...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: 1There are approximately 24,000 people employed by my Department and Agencies under its aegis. This includes some 14,400 members of An Garda Síochána; 3,400 Prison Officers; and 300 Probation Officers, most of whom could be described as "front-line". The remainder includes a range of staff, including administrative civil servants, many of whose roles involve a mixture of...