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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: 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 5 January, 2005, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily,...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (7 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: There is no provision for Prison Service staff to transfer directly to An Garda Síochána. Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory regulations, namely the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. The maximum recruitment age as set out in those regulations is 35 years of age.

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (7 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 — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (7 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As previously outlined to the House, I intend to re-introduce the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 later this year which will comprehensively reform and simplify the current refugee status determination process by the introduction of a single procedure system. In the interim, I have no plans to introduce the proposals outlined in the correspondence supplied with the Deputies...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I have previously advised the Deputy, I am informed by the Garda authorities that following an investigation of the incident referred to, a person was arrested, charged with assault and convicted following a plea of guilty. The court ordered compensation to be paid to the injured party, and I understand this was done. I am also informed that subsequently civil proceedings instituted by the...

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Personal Insolvency Bill is currently being drafted by my Department in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General and Parliamentary Counsel. This is a very lengthy and complex Bill from a legal standpoint, with proposed provisions which do not currently exist in Irish law. I can assure the Deputy that the Bill remains a legislative priority for the Government and it is expected...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: My Department is currently working on the draft Heads of the Family Leave Bill which will transpose Council Directive 2010/18/EU. Among other things this new legislation will provide for an additional 4 weeks parental leave for both mothers and fathers. This Bill will also consolidate all various family leave legislation (maternity, adoptive, parental and carer's leave) in one Bill. This...

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I will write to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 and 647 together. The drafting of a Metal Theft Crime Prevention and Reduction Plan is at an advanced stage and this work is proceeding in consultation with the stakeholders represented on the metal theft forum. I expect to receive a further update from the Garda authorities on this matter in the coming weeks. This Plan will focus on prevention, the...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department. I am informed by the Authority that, to date, there have been 44 successful criminal prosecutions in the...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is an independent agency under the remit of my Department responsible for the regulation and licensing of the private security industry. The licensing of installers of security equipment encompassing intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems is one such activity covered by the 2004...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Private Security Authority, an independent agency under the remit of my Department, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, sets out the activities in the private security industry which are, or will be, subject to licensing. Licensing is being introduced on a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 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, 2012. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: My Department did provide significant funding over a number of years through the Remembrance Commission which operated a Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance for victims in this jurisdiction of the conflict in Northern Ireland. The term of appointment of the Remembrance Commission ended in October 2008 at which point funding under the Scheme came to an end. However, one...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 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 October 2008. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation,...

Written Answers — Property Service Regulatory Authority: Property Service Regulatory Authority (6 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. One of the main statutory functions of the Property Services Regulatory Authority is the licensing of property service providers, i.e. auctioneers, letting...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have received correspondence in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy and replies have been issued to the parties concerned. The overall position is that section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides a statutory basis for the Garda Commissioner to charge for police services for certain events, including sporting events. Therefore, a decision to charge for policing services,...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the person in question was reported missing to the Spanish Police in January 2008 and that their disappearance is being investigated by the Guardia Civil in Spain. An Garda Síochána is liaising with the Spanish authorities in providing whatever assistance is required to progress the investigation in that jurisdiction. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Refuge Status: Refuge Status (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned arrived in the State in June 2005 on a work visa and was permitted to remain in the State until September 2005. After the expiration of his permission, he remained in the State illegally until he applied for asylum on 10 January 2008. Later that month, he was informed that the Refugee Applications Commissioner was recommending that he not be declared a refugee. He...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the particular circumstances referred to by the Deputy. Under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of any person of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. An applicant for legal aid must establish to the satisfaction of the court that his/her means are...