Results 11,421-11,440 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions 530 to 533 inclusive, of 1 May 2012 which indicated the following: "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...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, the matter referred to in this question was addressed by my colleague, the Minister for Finance, Mr. Michael Noonan T.D. in his reply to the Deputy on 18 April 2012. I regret that I cannot add anything further to this reply only to say that the regulation of financial service providers does not fall within my remit as Minister for Justice & Equality.

Written Answers — Organised Crime in Prisons: Organised Crime in Prisons (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: The emergence in recent years of criminal gangs has had significant implications for the management of Irish prisons. Rivalries and feuds which develop on the outside may continue inside prison. Prison management have to ensure that the various factions are kept apart and, as far as possible, that gang members do not have influence over other inmates or criminal activities outside the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 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, and I have no function in the matter. I have asked the Commissioner for an update on the precise point raised by the Deputy and I will write to the Deputy as soon as that information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 187 of Thursday, 26 April 2012. The position remains as stated. Reply to Parliamentary Question 187 of 26 April 2012 An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in September 2011. On examination of the application...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: There have been ongoing protest actions in the North Mayo area by local campaigners, supported by groups and individuals from outside the area, with a view to preventing progress on the completion of the work required to bring ashore the significant gas reserves which lie in the Corrib Gas field. I should not need to remind the Deputy of the importance to the national gas supply and to the...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (2 May 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 — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter referred to by the Deputy is under investigation by An Garda Síochána. The Deputy will appreciate that, as the matter is under investigation, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 437 of 21 March, 2012 and 944 and 1036 of 18 April, 2012 in which I informed the Deputy of the general timeline and outcome of the investigation referred to. The Deputy will recall that the Garda investigation, which commenced in 2006, was a lengthy process due to the complex nature of the investigation which required...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (2 May 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 — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 May 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 — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (2 May 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 — Garda Training: Garda Training (2 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 — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that as a result of the General Service recruitment campaign which closed on 22 April 2012 a total of 10,155 applications were received for positions in the Permanent Defence Force. Of those who applied 9,728 will be going forward for psychometric testing which is the next stage of the competition. The following table outlines the numbers of males...

Seanad: Community Education (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Senator. I am taking this Adjournment debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. Senator Cullinane has had a long involvement with community services in Waterford and I listened carefully to what he had to say. I am therefore pleased to take this opportunity to update the Seanad on the work of the Department of...

Seanad: Community Education (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I will ask the Minister to communicate with the Senator following that meeting so that he will be briefed as to where matters stand.

Prisoner Releases (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: On the very first occasion on which I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, attended a meeting of the Council of Ministers I raised the issue of the victims of crime. Commissioner Reding has produced a proposal which is under consideration by the technical committees and which was the subject of an initial discussion at a meeting of the Council of Ministers. In the context of the...

Prisoner Releases (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and his very constructive comments. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue which has been a topic of some discussion for a number of days. As the Deputy is aware, on Monday last I launched the new three year strategic plan for the Irish Prison Service. The plan contains a new mission statement and vision for the service. That...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank Senator Power for giving us an opportunity to discuss how we can progress reform in this important human rights area. From my two meetings with her she knows that I am committed, along with my good colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, to strengthening the statutory protection for equality. My unequivocal conviction is that it is simply wrong to...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: Will the Deputy please tell us how he will pay for his alternative?