Results 11,021-11,040 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I expect to receive a detailed report shortly from the Garda authorities which I have sought in relation to outstanding warrants. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

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

Alan Shatter: I have asked the Garda authorities for the information sought in the Deputy's question. I will communicate with the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Section 36 of the Prisons Act, 2007, which was brought into operation on 1 May, 2007, makes it an offence for prisoners to have unauthorised possession of or use of mobile telecommunication devices. Under the Act it is also an offence to supply such a device to a prisoner. The penalties for such an offence, on summary conviction, include a fine not exceeding €5,000 or imprisonment for a...

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

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy further in relation to this matter.

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

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational priorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are five Incident Command Vehicles attached to the Garda fleet and they are satisfied that this is sufficient to meet their current policing requirements. In addition, the Garda authorities have...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 723 and 724 together. A review of the internal redress system and procedures of the Defence Forces as provided for in Section 114 of the Defence Act 1954, is scheduled to commence during 2012. A review of the redress of wrongs process was a recommendation contained in the second report of the Independent Monitoring Group (IMG) and is being progressed on this...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Following the closure of Kickham Barracks Clonmel a company was contracted on a temporary basis to provide security at the barracks. These arrangements were put in place pending the installation of additional security measures in the barracks. These additional measures will be completed shortly and the situation will be reviewed at that stage. If it is decided that a more permanent security...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: In respect of the situation regarding the granting of free travel passes to which the Deputy refers, Defence Force Regulations Q10 Part 4 Paragraph 35(1) provides that members of the Permanent Defence Force and members of the Army Nursing Service may be issued with free travelling warrants when proceeding on leave with pay, other than sick leave, to their home addresses in Ireland, provided...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: In response to the revised strength ceiling of 9,500 Permanent Defence Force personnel, a major re-organisation of the Defence Forces, including the Reserve Defence Force, has been initiated and will encompass a reduction in the number of Army Brigades from the current three to two. The primary focus of the re-organisation is to free up the maximum number of military personnel from...

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

Alan Shatter: The Department is engaged in an ongoing capital building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. The programme provides for new projects and the continuation of capital building work already underway. An overall capital provision of €9m has been allocated to the Department for 2012....

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Private Hugh Doherty and Private Kevin Joyce were serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), when on 27 April 1981, an observation post manned by them came under attack. Private Doherty was later found dead from gunshot wounds and Private Joyce was missing. Two inquiries have already been conducted into this incident, one by the United Nations in 1981 and the second...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (6 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Four new staff have been appointed by me since last March. None of these appointees are former retired public servants.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: Criticisms of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 by the Index on Censorship organisation have been reported in the media recently. The purpose of Section 62 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 is to prohibit a person who is or was a member of the Garda Síochána, or of its civilian staff, from making unauthorised disclosure of information obtained in the course of his or her duties. The section...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the visa office, Dublin on the 22 February 2012. Following consideration it was the decision of the visa officer to refuse the granting of the visas sought. The visas were refused for the following reasons : IH:- Immigration history of applicants VR:- Previous visa refusal(s) OB:- Obligations to return to home country have not...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: If the Deputy can provide me with the full details of the lady in question, I would be happy to investigate the matter further and let the Deputy know the position.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation. 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...

Written Answers — Probate Applications: Probate Applications (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which, as the Deputy will be aware, is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that District Probate Registries...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144, 145 and 147 together. I expect to receive a detailed report shortly from the Garda authorities which I have sought in relation to outstanding warrants. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs (including the serving of warrants) and other operational strategies in place on a...