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Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Other than the flight which returned in July 2011 which was dealt with in my reply to PQ 1241/12 (Order Number 647), there was one other occasion where a deportation flight was returned to Ireland with the deportees on board. This occurred on 15th December 2010 when a flight travelling to Lagos, Nigeria via Athens, Greece, could not continue due to the aircraft developing a technical fault...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: In reply to the Deputy's Question, of the 20 persons returned to Ireland, one has been removed to Nigeria, 14 persons are still due for deportation; however nine of these are currently evading deportation. They are liable for arrest, detention and removal if encountered by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. However, in general, the experience has been that persons evading their...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Payment of the gratuity will be made to the estate of the person in question on receipt of grant of probate or letters of administration. Payment of a spouse's pension to the person's spouse will be made on receipt of documentation recently requested by my Department in correspondence with the spouse's legal representatives in this case.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: There are 48 married quarters currently being occupied by overholders throughout the country – 34 in the Curragh Camp, 11 in Cathal Brugha Barracks Rathmines, 2 in Dublin 7 and 1 in Fort Templebreedy, Co Cork. 10 of the properties at Cathal Brugha Barracks are in the process of being sold to the current occupants. The number of quarters with overholders located within military barracks is...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The total cost of the assistance provided by the Defence Forces to An Garda Síochána at Shannon Airport during 2011 was €259,739. This figure comprises the cost of Security Duty Allowances, rations and fuel.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Discussions are ongoing between my Department and Longford County Council in relation to the disposal of the former Connolly Barracks, Longford. As these discussions are confidential to the parties concerned the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matter at this stage.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The number of civil servants from the Department of Defence assigned to the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU in Brussels is five: one Principal Officer, two Assistant Principal Officers, one Executive Officer and one Clerical Officer. Their work involves participation in the development and monitoring of the Common Security and Defence Policy, the European Defence Agency and...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The management and administration of the courts, as the Deputy will be aware, is a matter for the Courts Service. The allocation of the business of the courts, scheduling of court cases and the management of court lists are matters for the judiciary and in particular the Presidents of the courts. The Deputy will also be aware that judges are, subject to the Constitution and the law,...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service. The Act provides that the Service is independent in the performance of its functions including the maintenance and provision of courthouse facilities. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The nature of the naturalisation process is such that for a broad range of reasons some cases will take longer than others to process. Accordingly, the use of averages in such a situation can be very misleading. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the measures I introduced last year have resulted in a significant increase in the number of cases decided. Over 16,000 valid applications...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The grant of a stamp 4 permission to a non-national is a very significant immigration permission and enables the recipient to access the labour market and a whole range of other state services. In general, the conditions attaching to a stamp 4 permission are that the person concerned has permission to work or operate a business without the need for an employment permit or other specific...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person referred to by the Deputy was appointed to the position of Prison Officer on 23 March, 1998. It was decided to terminate his probationary services in October, 1998 following a period of sick leave and a failure to recommence training. Prior to this decision being taken, the person concerned was fully informed of the reasons for the termination of his probationary services and...

Written Answers — Garda Compensation Claims: Garda Compensation Claims (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The delay concerning this application arose because the Chief Medical Officer has been awaiting a specialist medical report in order to advise on this application under the Garda Síochána Compensation Acts 1941 and 1945. The Garda authorities have been in contact with the solicitor of the applicant to resolve the issues surrounding this requirement. My Department understands that the Chief...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 to 187, inclusive, together. By way of background for the Deputy's information, the European Union Court of Justice Judgment in the Zambrano case, delivered on 8th March, 2011, precludes an EU Member State from refusing a non-EU national parent who has minor dependent children, who are EU citizens, the right to reside in the Member State of residence and...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Coroners Bill 2007 is before the Seanad having been restored to the Order Paper on my initiative. The Bill is in the course of being reviewed in my Department with a view, among other matters, to making it as cost-effective as possible. The Bill, as published, provides for the comprehensive reform of the existing legislation and structures relating to coroners and provides for the...

Immigration Services (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: The right of all Members of this House to make representations on behalf of constituents is a core democratic principle and an important part of ensuring that individual rights and interests are properly accounted for in the administration of government. I assure the House that my Department makes every effort to facilitate Deputies to submit representations and queries on individual cases...

Immigration Services (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: It is my understanding from colleagues that the e-mail service is working extremely well. Colleagues from all sides of the House who use the service - it is not exclusive to Government Deputies in any shape or form - get speedy responses to queries they raise. On occasions when an urgent issue has arisen in respect of immigration, residence, asylum or citizenship matters Deputies on all...

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: This is political game playing.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: 1The Deputy will appreciate that a considerable amount of Garda time has to be devoted to court duties. In that context specific measures have been put in place by the Garda authorities, and in legislation, to minimise the extent to which Garda members have to attend in court. Following a detailed review of the procedures involved, the Garda Commissioner is making arrangements to implement...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jan 2012)

Alan Shatter: 1The issue and renewal of work permits is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Where a person is granted a work permit and requires a visa in order to come to Ireland to take up employment, the matter is expedited by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service subject to normal immigration controls. Re-entry visas are issued to visa required work...