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

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that valid applications for certificates of naturalisation were received from the persons referred to by the Deputy in December, 2008. The applications are currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 498 of Tuesday 24 January 2012 and the written Reply to that Question. The Deputy might wish to note that the case of the person concerned is amongst a large volume of such cases to be considered by my Department and will be processed to finality as soon as possible. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me Tipperary courthouse is owned by South Tipperary County Council. I understand that due to its general...

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

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the deployment of Garda resources, including transport, are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. In that context the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles within each Garda Division is a matter for the Divisional Officer in the light of operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda vehicles within each Garda District is...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Feb 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. There is no getting away from the reality that public expenditure and public service numbers have to be reduced in the context of the agreement with the EU and the IMF. Notwithstanding this...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application on behalf of the individual concerned was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit on 23 January 2012. I am further advised that the application was processed and returned to the Registered Organisation concerned on the 31st January 2012.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in relation to Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that planning approval for the Athlone scheme has been...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I understand that the Deputy is referring to an exchange between herself and the Tánaiste on the Order of Business on 26 January. There are no plans for legislation relating specifically to the collection of fines in respect of household charges. The current position in relation to general legislation on fines was set out in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 514 and 516 on 24...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the costs for the Garda National Drugs Unit in 2010 and 2011 are outlined in the table. Subhead Item 2010 € 2011 € Salaries, Wages & Allowances 5,128,750 5,424,807 Travel & Subsistence 193,274 164,114 Other Subhead Items 358,553 390,856 Total 5,680,577 5,979,777

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

Alan Shatter: The position is that neither the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2011 nor the Metrology Acts 1980 to 1996 regulate the type of containers in which alcohol is sold or supplied. Health and safety concerns may, however, have a bearing on the type of containers used for this purpose in certain situations.

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 to 153, inclusive, together. I understand that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has received a complaint concerning members of the Garda Síochána in the area concerned and the Ombudsman Commission has yet to decide whether the complaint is admissible. I am therefore not in a position to comment further on this matter at this time.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy refers to a proposal for legislation to end upward-only rent reviews (UORRs) for existing leases, i.e., those entered into prior to 28 February 2010. The Deputy will recall that the Government announced in December last that it had decided not to proceed with legislation in this area.

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that an internal investigation is being conducted by the Irish Prison Service into this matter. I understand that the Irish Prison Service has received a preliminary pathology report which states that the cause of death of the dog was unclear but there was no evidence of trauma to the lower body, limbs or neck area or of airway obstruction. The final pathology report...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 December 2011, the number of cars in the Garda Fleet was 1,885. These cars consist of a wide range of marques and models. Additional information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables. Fleet Breakdown by Engine Size No. 0 - 1.4 LTR 660 1.4 - 1.6 LTR 220 1.6 - 1.8 LTR 315 1.8 - 2 LTR 64 2 - 2.5 LTR 523 2.5 - 3. LTR 46...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda transport are matters for the Garda Commissioner. The responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official Garda vehicles in each Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer who may allocate vehicles between stations as required by operational circumstances. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the allocation of...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Civil Law European Communities (Mediation) Regulations 2011 (I. No. 209 Of 2011) European Communities (Maintenance) Regulations 2011 (I. No. 274 Of 2011) European Communities (Maintenance) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (I. No. 612 Of 2011) I. No. 468 Of 2011 Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (Prescribed Form And Fee) (No. 2) Regulations...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The position is that Part 8 (Chapter 1) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 updated the law concerning the acquisition of easements, including rights of way. Section 35 of the Act, which entered into operation on 1 December 2009, provided that easements shall be acquired at law by prescription only on registration in the Land Registry or the Registry of Deeds of a court order...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that the Courts Service, in common with all other public sector organisations, is obliged to ensure that resources are deployed to best effect to ensure continuity of service with...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 and 482 together. Since I became Minister I have taken a number of measures to ensure that the time it takes for the processing of vetting applications improves significantly and I remain very conscious of the need to keep the time required to obtain a vetting to the minimum possible. The average processing time at the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) now...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were a total of 33,123 fixed charge penalty notices issued by An Garda Síochána in 2011 for the offence of driving while using a mobile phone. The following table sets out the number of fixed charge penalty notices issued for this offence broken down by Garda Division. Number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices Issued for Driving while using...