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Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: There would be no charge if you had not destroyed the country.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Do you think we live in a parallel universe?

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: One would think you were responsible for nothing. Incredible.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Crown Prince is away.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: You signed up for it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Does Sinn Féin shun those who were bombing and shooting people for 30 years and caused mayhem on this island?

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Reviews: Commercial Rent Reviews (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: While there was no call for formal submissions in relation to this matter, I received submissions on the general issue of upwards only rent reviews from a variety of organisations, including the Society of Chartered Surveyors, Jones Lang LaSalle, DKM Economic Consultants, Retail Ireland, Retail Excellence Ireland and the Irish Association of Investment Managers. I also received a...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the position, with the exception of the Equality Authority, has not changed since I answered Parliamentary Question Number 489 on 31 January 2012 and that the details, including the relevant update on the Equality Authority, are set out as follows. 1. Children Detention Schools Board of Management Member Mr. Dan Kelleher was appointed on 20 September 2011. 2....

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The setting of charges for Garda policing services is a function which has been assigned to the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. In that context the Commissioner determines the circumstances in which such charges arise and I do not have a role in relation to the matter. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, at operational level, it is the Divisional...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 199 on 12th January, 2012. I will write to the Deputy when the matter has been determined. Reply to Parliamentary Question 199 of 12th January, 2012 I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 231 on 15th December, 2011.The case referred to has not yet received a hearing date and as the Deputy will be aware the scheduling...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (28 Mar 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. I am informed by my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, that Diplomatic agents duly accredited here, who are entitled to privileges and immunities in accordance with Article 31 of the Vienna...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Funding was provided in 2010 and 2011 to the organisations outlined in the table. No funding was provided for organisations (details supplied) in 2012 . Organisation 2010 2011 Ghana Ireland Friendship €350 Louth African Women €400 Akidwa €5402 Congolese Anti Poverty Network €1600

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 212, inclusive, together. I can inform the Deputy that my Department has availed of services from the following companies: Company Year Amount Purpose CBRE 2011 €1,815 Reinstatement cost assessment for insurance purposes Knight Frank 2011 €1,815 Rental Evaluation for potential lease of office space I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I have previously advised the Deputy, the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 provides the legislative basis for the household charge that applies to residential property. Under the Act, an owner of a residential property is liable to the household charge. Under section 2(2)(b) of the Act, a building vested in a Minister of the Government is not a residential property for the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 to 217, inclusive, together. Property consultants are engaged by the Department for the purpose of providing valuations and technical advice on property related matters. The total amount paid by the Department to such consultants for each of the last three years is shown in the following table. The table also shows the consultants engaged each year....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: No payments were made by my Department to the specified company during the period in question.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: This information is currently being compiled and will be circulated to the Deputy in due course.

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is very difficult to find words which would adequately condemn the type of behaviour outlined in this report, and previous ones, from the planning tribunal. It is a sorry tale of greed and betrayal, evasion and mendacity. It is a story of those elected to public office who had no sense of public duty nor a recognisable moral compass. It is a story of those who perceived public office as...

Seanad: Privacy Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: However, there are certain very limited circumstances where some curtailment is necessary; for example, in family law cases the courts sit in private to protect the anonymity of individuals. There may be a case for allowing private hearings in certain circumstances where people are seeking to obtain protection for their right to privacy. I am not convinced by the noises of those who shout...