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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Legal Costs (11 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Chief State Solicitor's Office, Attorney General's Office and the State Claims Agency deal with all legal matters on behalf of the Department. As such it would seldom arise that the Department procures the services of external law firms. The following table lists the amounts paid to law firms rendering services to it in 2013. Law firm Amount paid in 2013 Baynes & Co....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (11 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Army Pensions Acts provide for the grant of pensions and gratuities to former members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) in respect of permanent disablement due to a wound or injury attributable to military service (whether at home or abroad) or due to disease attributable to or aggravated by overseas service with the United Nations. Section 13(2) of the Army Pensions Act, 1923, as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Mountain Access Schemes (11 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. There are no plans to establish developed pathways on the mountain areas under the Department’s control. The military authorities are very conscious that areas where there are firing ranges e.g.Glen of Imaal, Kilbride Camp and Kilworth Camp are very popular with recreational walkers and every step is taken to ensure the safety of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Appointments to State Boards (11 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The only body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act 1927. The main functions of the Board are to investigate applications for pensions, allowances and gratuities. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. Under the Act, the two...

Criminal Law (Incest) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: Maybe not; it might be a little quicker.

Criminal Law (Incest) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I thank Deputy Naughten. It is a very good thing that we have had this discussion and I very much appreciate the work he has done in this area. When we talk about child sexual abuse, the focus is very often on the stranger who poses a threat to a child but much of the research done and much of the experience in this area show that children more often than not know their abuser. Often the...

Criminal Law (Incest) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: On a point of order, I do not wish to interrupt the Deputy's flow, but Deputy Naughten's Bill is not being blown out of the water. We are not opposing the Bill and I welcome the initiative he has taken.

Criminal Law (Incest) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: There will be no vote on the Bill.

Criminal Law (Incest) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: We will accept the Bill on Second Stage. I have merely explained we will produce a Bill which will address a range of other matters of relevance.

Criminal Law (Incest) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I thank Deputy Denis Naughten for raising this issue. It is one in which he and I have had a particular interest for some considerable time. The Bill is, in part, a response to the Roscommon child care case, as detailed by him. As the House is aware, an inquiry team chaired by Ms Norah Gibbons presented a report on the case to the HSE in October 2010. I am conscious that the preface to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Research Students (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: There is no precise definition of high-value research students but broadly my Department would consider high-value research students to be PhD or post Doctoral level (National Framework of Qualifications 10) students and students studying advanced degrees in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas. With this is mind, and taking into account the potential future...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The persons concerned are a husband and wife who entered the State on separate dates in 2007 and 2008, as students, and were granted permission to remain until 7th February, 2012 and 2nd October, 2012 respectively. The first named person concerned was granted further permission to remain, again on student conditions, for a period of six weeks, ending 9th September, 2013, in order to finalise...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the persons referred to by the Deputy have both been granted Long Term Residency. Both persons, who are currently in permission, are advised to attend the Garda National Immigration Bureau two weeks in advance of the expiry of their current permission to have it updated. There is no requirement to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The lawful interception of telecommunications and postal packets is governed by the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993. As the Deputy is aware, only the Garda Commissioner and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces may make applications for authorisations under the Act. An application from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces may be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Policing Plans (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have received a report from the Garda authorities and have recently responded to the Deputy (in a letter dated 4 March 2014), setting out the detail of the Garda measures in place to tackle the issues referred to. In summary, I can advise the Deputy that An Garda Síochána utilises a range of legislative provisions and operational strategies to address anti-social behaviour and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I noted that the Deputy has not disclosed precise details of all the circumstances in respect of the persons concerned. All third country nationals who enter the State are obliged to comply with the national immigration laws of the State at the time of arrival in the State. However, if it is the case that the person in question does not currently have permission to reside in the State, it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 242 on Thursday 16 January 2014. The status of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply. I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of her asylum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Students (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: International students studying in the State comprise both EEA and non-EEA nationals. There are no statistics available to my Department with regard to EEA nationals as by virtue to EU Freedom of Movement rights such persons are not required to register for permission to remain in the State. Non-EEA nationals whose course of study exceeds 3 months are required to register with the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Students (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it is possible for a non-EEA student to stay in Ireland after they complete their studies for the purpose of seeking employment under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme. This scheme exists to allow legally resident non-EEA third level graduates to remain in Ireland for the purpose of seeking employment and applying for a green card or work permit. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The competition for the selection of Garda Trainees attracts a very high number of applicants. Accordingly, the selection process to become a Garda Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of selection stages. The tests and exercises are designed to identify candidates suitable to be a Garda Trainee, with...