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Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I thank Deputy McGrath for publishing this Bill, availing of the Friday facility for Private Members' Bills and for providing the opportunity to discuss this matter. Much has been said thus far about cash for gold. Deputy Calleary referred to scrap metal, which subject the Bill also covers. The Bill goes substantially beyond dealing with the so-called cash-for-gold stores although its...

Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is imperative those involved in these businesses are fully aware of their responsibilities in accepting gold items and that they discharge these responsibilities fully. In this regard, the Garda Commissioner has informed me that all cash-for-gold premises in the State have been visited by An Garda Síochána and the operators have been made aware of their responsibilities and obligations...

Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: That is being turned into a movie.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the regulations governing the issue of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licences are set out in the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations, 1963. I can inform the Deputy that the processing of PSV applications with regard to the suitability of the applicant is a matter for the Garda authorities. In that regard, I am advised that, where an...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Tourmakeady is in the Castlebar District and the Garda strength of that District, as of the 31 January 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 83. These resources are augmented by 12 civilian staff who provide vital technical and administrative support in the Castlebar District and free up sworn officers for operational duty. While the number of dedicated...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that applications for a certificate of naturalisation were received from the persons referred to by the Deputy in October, 2011. The applications are currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a dedicated vehicle has been provided for use by the Community Policing Units operating within the Garda Division to which the station referred to by the Deputy is attached. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that the current...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the management and administration of the courts including responsibility for maintaining and publishing court statistics is a function of the Courts Service. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that it does not record the number of drug dealing convictions...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the number of sworn members by rank who retired between 1 January and 29 February 2012 was as set out in the following table: A/Comm C/Supt Supt Insp Sgt Gda 1 5 15 15 71 155

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that records on PULSE show that there are currently 613 bench warrants, 233 committal warrants and 6,509 penal warrants outstanding in the Garda Districts referred to by the Deputy. In 2011 the majority of all warrants in these Garda Districts were executed within a six month timeframe from the date of issue of the warrant. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The collection of payments under the Fixed Charge Processing System was outsourced to An Post in January 2006. I am informed by the Garda authorities that information provided by An Post details the amount collected in respect of all fixed charge offence notices (road traffic, public order etc.) that attract penalty points and those that do not. These are referred to as Declaration Notices...

Written Answers — Garda Personnel: Garda Personnel (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of personnel assigned to the Garda Transport Section is 14, which is broken down as follows: 1 Garda Inspector 1 Higher Executive Officer 1 Garda 1 Executive Officer 10 Clerical Officers The allocation of all resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in consultation with his senior management.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of naturalisation initial checks are conducted to ensure that it is valid and eligible. Applicants are currently being issued notification of their application status and application number within on average 5 working days, although this can be exceed for short periods from time to time when significant volumes of applications are received.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the processing requirements and time taken to complete necessary checks vary from case to case, it is not possible to provide a specific date for determination of an individual application. However, I can say that I expect to make decisions on a large volume of 2011 applications in the coming months. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Government Alcohol Advisory Group considered the feasibility of regulations to require the labelling of alcohol containers in its 2008 Report. Section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 provides for the making of regulations specifying particulars to be affixed to containers in which intoxicating liquor is sold for consumption off licensed premises which would enable the licensee and...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The document referred to by the Deputy has been brought to my Department's attention. Insofar as the development of national policy is concerned, this is a matter which will be considered further in the development of a National Substance Misuse Strategy under the aegis of the Department of Health, and in line with the Programme for Government commitment in this regard.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned has been in the State without the permission of the Minister since August 2005. Consequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 16th July, 2010, 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The first person named entered the State on 12 November, 1997 with his mother. He availed of the permission granted to his mother based on him being a family dependent. She was granted temporary permission to remain in the State in 2000 under the arrangements then in place for the non-EEA parents of Irish born children. This permission to remain has been renewed on a regular basis and is...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in July, 2011. 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions No. 206 of 19th January 2012 and No. 169 of 9th February 2012. The position remains unchanged. In particular, I would refer the Deputy to my reply of 9th February 2012 which stated the following: The Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that, as an exceptional measure, the person concerned was issued with an...