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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Garda stations here as at 31 December 2011; the number of these stations that have an e-mail address; his views that every arda station should have a unique email connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6242/12]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his response to the view of the Garda Commissioner and the Chief Constable of the PSNI, that the threat of dissident republican activity was severe; the steps he is taking to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38681/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a citizenship application will be completed in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Louth. [6672/12]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for funding for a new slipway (details supplied) in County Mayo will be processed. [6344/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times. [6213/12]

International Agreements: Motions (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: We will support the motion. Our participation in the visa waiver programme is another testament to the strong links between Ireland the US. These links are economic, cultural and social and extend to every aspect of life in and part of our country. The experience of travelling to the US now is much enhanced over the experience that obtained prior to our participation in the programme....

International Co-operation: Motion (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Fianna Fáil will support this motion. While serving as Minister for Defence, both Deputy O'Dea and former Deputy Killeen invested much of their time in this initiative. I am sure Members will join me in extending sympathies to Deputy O'Dea on the death of his mother. The most intensive discussion during the relevant meeting of the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality was on...

Organised Crime (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister previously indicated his intention to discuss with his European colleagues an extension of the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, model on a European basis. Can he update the House on how that is progressing? Second, with regard to the Minister's meeting with the Northern Ireland Minister for Justice, Mr. Ford, last week, are there any priorities for cross-Border co-operation in this...

Garda Stations (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline on a county basis the number and name of each additional garda station that will close or will have its opening hours restricted during 2012, 2013 or 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6551/12]

Garda Stations (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Does the Minister take independent advice apart from that given by the Garda Commissioner when he recommends station closures? Does he take advice from people in his party who are local representatives or from local community organisations? One of the stations that will be closed is Mulranny Garda station in my constituency of County Mayo, which is also the Taoiseach's constituency. It is...

Garda Stations (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister does not get it. He does not understand this is not just a security issue. He is living in Dublin. Any Dublin Deputy will not understand that more than security is at stake. In a village to which 50,000 people are brought every year there may be a greater need for security, although we hope not. Extra information is available with which the Minister should be provided by the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, drove a few himself.

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I did not see the Taoiseach there on Sunday.

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister of State was not there either.

Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the final number of eligible garda who have indicated they will be retiring by end February 2012; the options reviewed by the Garda Commissioners in relation to potentially closing garda stations; his plans to maintain frontline services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6624/12]

Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The promotions announced by the Minister this morning are the subject of a later question. Could he confirm that a so-called transition team has been established in the Department of Justice and Equality? When was it established, who makes up the team, and what are its terms of reference? Reference was made to the announced closure of 39 stations. The Minister indicated in January that a...

Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: -----there is a wonderful resource on justice called alanshatter.ie which is particularly good pre-March 2011. I direct the Minister to the comments he made about the reduction of Garda numbers at a Garda station in Rathfarnham. He was most concerned about the potential closure of the station.

Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I would appreciate the information in response to the questions.

Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I would appreciate-----

Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Is a transition team in place in the Department?