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

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. These regulations provide for the giving, as part of the competitive selection process organised by the Public Appointments Service for full-time membership of An Garda Síochána, of "due recognition to any satisfactory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013 is currently before the Seanad, having completed its passage through the Dáil. Assuming that the Bill is enacted before the Summer, it should be possible to commence its provisions in the Autumn.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received on 24 January 2014 from the person referred to by the Deputy. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: Having carefully considered the report by Assistant Commissioner John O'Mahoney and the report by the Garda Professional Standards Unit, I decided to refer both reports to the Garda Síochána Inspectorate on 14 May 2013 to ask them to carry out a review of the fixed charge processing system taking into account both the aforementioned reports. I also asked them to make any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my reply to the Deputy's Question Number 143 of the 12th of February 2014, my Department is currently examining key issues relating to firearms licensing in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. The recommendations resulting from this process will be forwarded to me in due course. No decisions will be made in advance of consideration of these recommendations....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Department of Defence provides annual subventions to support and encourage the two officially recognised veteran groups, the Organisation of National ex-Servicemen (O.N.E.) and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association (IUNVA). O.N.E. receives a subvention of €40,000 per annum and IUNVA receives a subvention of €10,000 per annum from my Department. The Organisation of...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I intend to address my justice brief first and thereafter defence. As Deputies will know, the programme for Government sets out a substantial and broad agenda for reform in the area of justice and equality. We have made great progress in implementing this agenda in the first three years of the Government's term of office and we have achieved unprecedented reform in that time. It is my aim,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: Under current legislation parental leave may be taken in respect of a child up to the age of 8 years old or in the case of a child with a disability or serious illness up to the age of 16 years old. Irish parental leave legislation is based on a EU Framework agreement between the employee and employer representatives at EU level. I am not aware of any plans to amend this agreement and I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: In addition to the lump sum payment, the person referred to, along with every other eligible applicant to the scheme, is entitled to a top up payment to bring their weekly income from the State to €230.30 if aged 66 or over and €100 if under that age. The Department of Social Protection is establishing a separate scheme in order to give effect to this recommendation. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Applications (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that I am in the process of appointing a new Tribunal to administer the Scheme under the terms of Paragraph 17 of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted. I have recently appointed a Tribunal Chairperson, Mr. John Cheatle, B.L who can, under the terms of the Scheme, determine applications and is entirely independent in that regard. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Language Issues (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the details of expenditure incurred in translating and printing Irish language publications, documents, advertisements, notices and bilingual signage during the period 2011 to 2013 are detailed below. Year Translation and/or Printing Costs Amount 2013 Department's Annual Report 1,083 Victim Impact Statement Leaflet 450 Commission for the Support of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Payments (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: Since the commencement of section 14 of the Fines Act 2010, a court is obliged to take into account the means of the person before imposing a fine. There is currently no legislative provision to allow a person to pay a court fine by instalment. However, the Fines (Payment and Recovery Bill) 2013 represents a major reform of our fine payment and recovery system and provides for the payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the recent incidents of burglary in the area and have advised me that a number of targeted proactive measures have been put in place in response, including increased patrols and checkpoints in the area. In more general terms, I am further informed that Garda data shows an ongoing decrease in burglaries in the Dun...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Ballymun Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of the specific incident referred to by the Deputy which is currently the subject of a Garda investigation. I am further informed that a Community Garda is assigned to the area and regularly meets with local residents to address any issues that arise....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: My Department has received a significant number of emails expressing support for the case referred to by the Deputy. I fully appreciate the genuine concerns which are set out in this correspondence and, of course, the distress and ongoing impact for the individual concerned. The situation remains, however, that the concerns raised regarding this tragic case were the subject of an independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The information sought by the Deputy is not available as it is not recorded in a manner that indicates the number of travel documents by the age of those in receipt of them. The total number of travel documents issued in each of the years in question is set out in the following table: Year 1951 UN Convention Travel Document 2009 4872 896 2010 1967 250 2011 1218 694 2012 1392 968...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: An Expert Group, established under the auspices of my Department, is currently engaged in a comprehensive review of the Proceeds of Crimelegislation with a view to identifying possible improvements which would serve to strengthen the operation of the Criminal Assets Bureau. When the work of the Expert Group concludes proposals will in due course be brought forward for inclusion in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Omagh Support and Self-Help Group presented to the Irish and British Governments a report which it had compiled setting out certain matters relating to the atrocity at Omagh which it considered to be of concern and calling for a public inquiry into those matters. I am currently in the process of finalising a detailed consideration of the matters raised by the Omagh Group in its document...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 557 and 564 for written answer on 25 February, 2014. The Government has no plans to establish a "truth-finding investigation to establish the facts of the Magdalene Laundries, as distinct from the McAleese Committee". The Government is satisfied that the McAleese report provides an independent, comprehensive and factual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: Decisions regarding the deployment of automated number plate technology within the Garda fleet are a matter for the Garda Commissioner, based on operational requirements. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 1st March 2014 there were 116 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) units fitted in official Garda vehicles. I am also advised that, arising from...