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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions including the provision of statistical information. The Deputy will also appreciate that judges are independent in the matter of sentencing as they are in other matters concerning the exercise of judicial functions, subject only to the Constitution and the law. The...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him once available.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person mentioned by the Deputy applied for and was granted a visa in 2007 to allow him to enter the State for the purpose of Study. As the Deputy has not supplied details for the second person mentioned I can only answer in the case of the person whose details have been supplied. The 'New Immigration Regime for...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (25 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table. Cars Other Vehicles 37 11 I am also advised that there are no cars in the areas referred to by the Deputy that have more than 300,000 km on their odometers.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that a total of 494 general service recruits have completed or are currently in training following recruitment into the Permanent Defence Force in 2011. In addition, there was an intake of 32 Cadets from the 2011 Cadetship competition. The Government has decided to accept my recommendation that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force will be...

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to improve the quality of information available on the Irish housing market by requiring that the selling price of all dwellings be recorded in a publicly available national housing price database. This commitment has been given effect in the recently-enacted Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. Under the Act, the statutory functions of...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers while their applications for international protection are being processed. In relation to expenditure by RIA, the following are the details sought. Year Expenditure 2010 €79 million 2011 €69.5 million 2012 €63.5 million (estimate) The 2010 RIA Annual Report, available on RIA's website...

Written Answers — Legal Proceedings: Legal Proceedings (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am sure that the Deputy will be aware that it is not appropriate for me as Minister to comment on any matter currently before the Courts either here or in the UK.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Jan 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.

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his operational priorities and available finance. I am advised by the Garda authorities that Garda patrol cars are retired for a variety of reasons including, on safety grounds, having reached an odometer reading of 300,000 kilometres. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Witness Protection: Witness Protection (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will understand that it is not the policy nor would it be in the public interest to comment in detail on matters relating to the personal security of individuals, including witnesses in criminal trials. A high level of confidentiality is essential to protect the individuals involved who may be subject to Garda protection measures. The question of the level of protection afforded...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 and 479 together. The Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United States of America on Enhancing Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Serious Crime was signed on the 21st July 2011. It requires the approval of the Dail under Article 29.5.2 of the Constitution and a motion seeking the approval of the Dail is due to be...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in March, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in May, 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 (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in March, 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Charitable Lotteries Fund: Charitable Lotteries Fund (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The level of funding currently allocated for 2012 within my Department's Vote to the Charitable Lotteries Fund is €6 million, which is the same figure as for 2011. It would be inappropriate, and potentially misleading, for me to give any commitment to the House that I will retain existing allocations within my Vote for 2012 and beyond. My Department's allocations and expenditure are being...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as An Garda Síochána is organised on a national basis, county boundaries do not impose restrictions on operational policing, including surveillance.

Written Answers — Children's Rights: Children's Rights (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my response to question number 25 of 1 December 2011, 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 — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (24 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 to 490, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the number of Garda vehicles and the cost of maintaining these vehicles during the period 2009 to 2011 were as outlined in the table. Year No. of vehicles Maintenance Costs 2009 2814 €10, 075,614 2010 2740 €13,073,412 2011 2623 €11,496,945 I am also advised that details of...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (24 Jan 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. In addition it is the case that Garda patrol cars are retired for a variety of reasons, including safety...