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Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements and the availability of financial resources. I am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda vehicles are purchased having regard to a range of criteria depending on the type of vehicle being purchased and the operational...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the operation of Garda vehicles are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda patrol cars are retired for a variety of reasons, including having reached an odometer reading of 300,000 kilometres. The decommissioning of cars is carried out to ensure that all operational vehicles fully meet the safety requirements of both...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 to 480, inclusive, together. Decisions in relation to the provision, deployment and maintenance of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. In that regard, I am informed that from 01 June 2009, all Garda vehicles have been serviced, repaired and maintained by local main dealers. In April 2012, a contract was awarded to the Ford Motor Company...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and have been informed that ownership of Dunshaughlin courthouse was never vested in the Courts Service and it has not used the courthouse since...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that there are a number of conditions that must be met before deciding on an application for permission to reside in the State of the type referred to in the Deputy's question. In the matter of finances, it is not possible to be prescriptive as to what would be considered sufficient income because of the...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (12 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 September 2009. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person referred to was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. However, on processing the application, it was necessary to make further enquiries. The GCVU will be in contact with the registered organisation in the coming days.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions 996 & 997 of 18 April 2012. *996. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide, in tabular form, the names and salaries of all his special advisors including special advisors of Ministers of State; any salary increases they have received since they took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Niall...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to was the subject of investigation by An Garda Síochána, which resulted in the submission of an investigation file to the law officers, who directed that a person be charged with manslaughter and assault. At the ensuing trial directions to acquit were given by the judge. Following the publication of an article concerning...

Written Answers — Asylum Seeker Accommodation: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the Government policy of direct provision while their applications for asylum are being processed. The system provides asylum seekers with full board accommodation, free of utility or other costs. The Clondalkin Towers Accommodation Centre, Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin is one of currently...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 489 together. The median processing time for asylum decisions in 2012 is 8 months (or 32 weeks) from date of initial application at the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. I should point out that some cases can take longer to complete due to, for example, delays arising from medical issues, or because of judicial review proceedings. All...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of Learner Drivers (accompanied and unaccompanied) recorded as having been involved in a fatal or serious injury road traffic collision, by year, from 2009 to 7 June, 2012. Year Fatal CollisionLearner Driver* Serious Injury CollisionLearner Driver* 2012 (to 7 June 2012) 4 8 2011 11 25 2010 14 25 2009 23...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that review proceedings were initiated on 16th April, 2012 in respect of the persons referred to by the Deputy. As the matter is sub judice, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Ceremonies: Citizenship Ceremonies (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: In June 2011 I introduced formal citizenship ceremonies for the first time since the foundation of the State. The ceremonies which are being met with universal approval and are held at no extra cost to applicants allow candidates for citizenship make their declaration of fidelity to the Irish nation and loyalty to the State and receive their certificate of naturalisation in a meaningful and...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 494, 495, 509 and 510 together. My proposals in regard to powers and functions are set out in the General Scheme of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2012, which was published on 5 June and presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality and to which I would refer the Deputy. Currently, the Equality Authority has 33...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that two vetting applications in respect of the person referred to were received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. However, on processing the applications, it was necessary to make further enquiries. The GCVU will be in contact with the registered organisations in the coming days.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Raheny Garda District. The specific issues raised in the correspondence attached by the Deputy have been brought to the attention of the Garda authorities. The area is the subject of regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, supported by District Detective and Drug Unit personnel and Community...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that area referred to is within the Raheny Garda District. Local Garda Management is aware of the difficulties being experienced at this junction which relate to access, parking and egress, in particular at peak drop off and collection times to a local educational establishment and peak commuter travel times for public transport services. I am further...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the amounts spent on fuel for Garda vehicles for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 were as outlined in the table. Year Expenditure 2009 €10,877,032 2010 €11,749,143 2011 €13,097,830 2012 (as at 31/05/12) €4,532,560