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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in June, 2009. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in June, 2009. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will...

Written Answers — HIV Infection: HIV Infection (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The UNAIDS Advisory Group was formed to provide advice and guidance to UNAIDS on matters related to HIV and sex work paying particular attention to the human rights of female, male and transgender sex workers and the goal of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support for sex workers. The Group's report was published in December, 2011. Many of the recommendations in this...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is open to the person concerned to make a visa application on-line through the following link: https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie. Each visa application is considered on its individual merits, the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer as to why the visa should be granted. It should be noted, however, that where there is a possibility that the applicant may become a burden...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The salary of the Private Secretary in my Department is based on the HEO (modified) payscale which runs from €43,816 (minimum) to €55,415 (maximum). Private secretaries also receive an allowance of €19,653 per annum. The payscale of the Secretary General of my Department is a one point scale which is currently €188,640.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information requested is as follows: 1. Children Detention Schools Board of Management Member Mr. Dan Kelleher was appointed on 20 September 2011. 2. Courts Service Board Member Mr. Shane Browne Mr. Pat Doyle Ms. Deirdre O'Keeffe The above were appointed on 5 December 2011. 3. Equality Authority I have re-appointed the outgoing Board of the Equality...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, a limited number of former public servants are re-engaged from time to time because of their particular knowledge and expertise in specific areas of the public service. I am advised by my officials that some 26 persons fell into this category in 2011 in respect of my Department and its agencies, excluding An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to the previous reply of 2 November 2011. The position in relation to this matter remains as stated. The review is ongoing and the results of the review will be brought to Government very shortly.

Written Answers — Control of Animals Legislation: Control of Animals Legislation (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 makes no provision for destruction of any animals. Provision is made in the control of dogs legislation for the destruction of dogs in certain circumstances and that matter falls within the remit of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Navan Garda District. Local Garda management is not aware of any significant difficulties being experienced in the area as a result of public disorder and anti-social behaviour. Any such incidents reported to An Garda Síochána are fully investigated. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the information sought by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when that report is to hand.

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

Alan Shatter: There are currently over 2,000 full-time-equivalent civilian support staff in the Garda Síochána. These staff provide vital support services in a wide range of areas, such as human resources, training & development, IT and telecommunications, finance and procurement, internal audit, research and analysis, accommodation and fleet management, scene-of-crime support and medical services. In...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned sought to assert a right of residency in the State based on the principles set out in the European Court of Justice Judgment in the Zambrano case. Her case to remain in the State was considered in detail before a decision was taken that the terms of the Zambrano Judgment were not met in her particular case. This decision was notified to the person concerned by letter...

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

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my response to question number 485 of 24 January 2012, the law as it stands allows children born through surrogacy arrangements to acquire Irish citizenship, provided the commissioning father is the biological father of the child. Such a father may apply to court for a declaration of paternity under section 35 of the Status of Children Act 1987. Once paternity is established...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I would direct the Deputy to my press release on Government approval for the two immigration programmes for investors and entrepreneurs. This press release outlines the available information on the programmes and may be viewed on my Department's web-pages. The specific application procedures including application forms, other supporting documentation and other requirements of the programmes...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (31 Jan 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 — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that O/C incapacitant spray is supplied to operational members of An Garda Síochána and that it has been issued to approximately 90% of the Force. Applications for a re-supply of O/C spray are made by each member through their supervisor, as required. The costs attributable to the supply of O/C incapacitant spray from 2009 to date are set out...

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

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the contract for the towing of seized vehicles in the Dublin North Central Division was awarded in 2008 to Gannon City Recovery and Recycling Services Ltd. The relevant cost of towing vehicles in 2011 amounted to €119,000. I am further advised that An Garda Síochána propose to advertise a new tender competition for the provision of this service...

Written Answers — Private Security Licences: Private Security Licences (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Private Security Authority (PSA) is the regulatory body with responsibility for the regulation of the security industry in Ireland. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department and so the processing of licence applications is a matter solely for the PSA. The Authority has however informed me that the average processing times for applications, such as that...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed that An Garda Síochána has a Collision Prevention Programme, the purpose of which is for the relevant stakeholders including the Garda authorities, the National Roads Authority and the local authorities to work in partnership to proactively contribute to improving road safety with the objective of reducing the number of fatal and serious injury road traffic collisions on Irish...