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Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 422 for written answer on 13 March last. At this point, I am not in a position to pre-empt the findings of the Inter-Departmental Committee. However, the Government will decide what further action is appropriate when it has received and considered their report. Reply to Parliamentary Question No.422 for written answer on 13 March,...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of Fixed Charge Notices issued by An Garda Síochána for the offence of not wearing a seatbelt, committed by passengers over the age of 17 years, each year for the period 2009 to 30 April, 2012. Year Fixed Charge Notices 2012 (to 30 April) 516 2011 1,768 2010 2,136 2009 2,743 Statistics provided are...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Property Services Regulatory Authority was formally established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. The Authority consists of a Chairperson and ten ordinary members. The primary purpose of the Authority is to set and enforce standards in the provision of property services by auctioneers, letting agents and property...

Written Answers — Property Registration Authority: Property Registration Authority (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the matters raised in the question are operational matters for the Property Registration Authority. I understand the Authority has already issued a substantive reply directly to the Deputy in relation to his query.

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Applications for transfer to an alternate facility within the prison estate are received primarily on the recommendation of the Prison Governor or the therapeutic services in the prisons. The prisoner, their family or their legal representative can also apply for consideration of such a request. As a guiding principle, the Irish Prison Service attempts to place prisoners in the location...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that they hold the lease of Lauragh Garda Station. If the premises ever ceases to be used as a Garda Station, it would be a matter for the Office of Public Works to decide on its future use.

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (19 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 — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have asked the Garda authorities for a report on the initiative referred to by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of statistics. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Prior to enactment of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, bodies representing the mixed trading sector proposed implementation of a voluntary code of practice with an independent audit and oversight mechanism as an alternative to section 9 of the Act. Such a code was subsequently drawn up and agreed between the mixed trading sector and the Departments of Health and Children and Justice,...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The data sought is currently being collated by An Garda Síochána and all available information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am aware of reports in the media that, in the context of the reform of defamation law in the UK, the Secretary of State for Justice is considering the introduction of measures to require the operators of websites to respond effectively to claims by persons that they had been defamed by postings on websites. The law on defamation in this State was comprehensively reformed in the Defamation...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 18 April 2012. Following full consideration it was the decision of the visa officer not to grant the visas sought for a range of reasons. Evidence provided in relation to finances was deemed insufficient or incomplete. No evidence of finances or income was supplied. Insufficient documentation...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: There is no record in my Department of any submission or representation from this organisation along the lines outlined in the Deputy's question. The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for over 19,000 organisations in Ireland who are registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ/engage persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that given their very nature the organisations referred to, unlike my Department's agencies, do not come under the remit of my Department. Consequently, my Department does not keep and I am unable to provide the information requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: In developing proposals for a Family Law Bill to meet the commitment in the Programme for Government to modernise and reform aspects of family law, my Department is reviewing the operation of the in camera rule in family law cases. Interested parties will be consulted in the matter. In relation to the Bill generally, proposals are being advanced as quickly as possible, subject to the...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in that matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure...

Written Answers — Asylum Seeker Accommodation: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. On 10 June 2012, there were 5,120 persons being accommodated in 37 centres across the State. Details of the numbers accommodated on a centre-by-centre basis in 2010, 2011 and 2012 are provided in the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: In reaching a decision on the closure of Garda stations, the Commissioner reviewed all aspects of the Garda Síochána's policing model, including the deployment of personnel, the utilisation of modern technologies and the level of activity in Garda Stations. The key objective of the station closures is to promote the more efficient and effective deployment of resources rather than secure...