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Seanad: Criminal Law (Defence of the Dwelling) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank everyone who contributed to the debate. I thank Members of the Seanad for the support they have given to the Bill. It is an important measure, which has had a long gestation period. Colleagues from my party produced two Private Members' Bills to address the issue earlier this decade and, as was rightly noted by Senator O'Donovan, we then had the Bill produced by a former Minister...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Defence of the Dwelling) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: Organisations such as Women's Aid, Advic and the Rape Crisis Centre are all engaged in providing assistance to individuals, many of whom are women, who are the victims of crime. Domestic violence does not only give someone an entitlement to seek a domestic protection order in the courts, be it a barring order or safety order, it is an assault. It is a criminal offence to physically assault...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010 aims to bring clarity to the law on the use of force in defence of the dwelling. It reflects the special status of the home in our common law tradition and in the Constitution and strikes the correct balance between the rights of the occupier and those of an intruder. I am sure every Member of this House deplores the actions of criminals...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: In my replies to Parliamentary Questions over the course of the last month or so I indicated that I would shortly be in a position to provide some additional clarity as to my intentions in relation to the upward only rent review issue which is the subject of the letter to which the Deputy refers. The Deputy will be aware from yesterday's Budget speech that the Government has decided, with...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is within the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by local residents as a result of anti-social behaviour. Gardaí have contacted the person referred to by the Deputy in relation to this matter, and use has been made of the provisions of anti-social behaviour...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware, since becoming Minister I have demonstrated a particular interest in ensuring that the processing of vetting applications by the Garda Central Vetting Unit operates as efficiently and effectively as possible. I am grateful to the Deputy for bringing this matter to my attention and to the person concerned for their interest in this subject. If the person in...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Dec 2011)

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 June, 2008. 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 — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: Firstly, I should say that there has been no ruling that Ireland is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights for not having legislation to criminalise forced labour. The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 criminalises the trafficking of persons for the purposes of labour exploitation, including forced labour. However, the legislation is primarily an anti-trafficking...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to a land registration map. I am asking the Property Registration Authority to make direct contact with him, via the e-mail service for T.D.s and Senators, setting out the method through which his constituent can obtain the information sought.

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have requested the military authorities to enquire into the specific matters raised in the correspondence referred to. I will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter when this information is received by me. I

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: Last month, in the context of an ongoing dispute and in accordance with procedures in place, a request was received by my Department from the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government for the Defence Forces to provide assistance to Roscommon County Council in the maintenance of essential fire services. In total, 44 members of the Defence Forces were involved, including 31 fire...

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: The justice and defence sectors, like all public sector areas, must contribute their share to the measures necessary to put our public finances in order. I will address the various constituent parts of the justice sector first and thereafter the defence organisation. The justice sector has sustained significant reductions in expenditure in recent years, but I am pleased that, even in the...

Financial Resolutions 2012: Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: It was to keep an eye on some of Deputy Stanley's friends.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: It was the Legal Services Bill that was being referred to.

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Coroners Act 1962 (Fees and Expenses) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No 155 of 2009) prescribe the fees and expenses payable for services provided under the Coroners Act, 1962. The fee payable to a person for performing a post-mortem or a special examination, including preparatory work, any tests required and subsequent report to the coroner is €321.40. The fee payable to a person for...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: Decisions in relation to the deployment of Garda resources, including transport, are matters for the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the allocation of Garda vehicles is monitored and reviewed on a continuous basis to ensure that Garda transport is deployed in such a manner as to ensure the delivery of an effective policing service throughout the country. I am...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Prison Service that the information requested is not recorded. The Deputy may however be interested in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 14 on Thursday 1st December, 2011 on the issue of mental illness in our prisons. The prevalence of mental illness is significantly higher among prisoners compared to the general population and that the mental health...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act, which relates to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a fixed charge notice issued to a motorist for an alleged speeding offence contains information which includes the speed at which the motorist is alleged to have been driving, the speed limit it is alleged has been exceeded, a reference to the relevant statutory provisions, the identification mark (registration number) of the vehicle and the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department does not keep records classifying each organisation in receipt of grants from the Department by type, for example, community or voluntary organisation. However, to be of assistance, please find as follows information drawn from my Department's payment records re Galway based organisations who received grants from my Department's Vote (Vote 19) in...