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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: It would appear based on the details provided by the Deputy that the issue at hand relates to a visa application for Australia. Immigration matters relating to Australia are entirely a matter for the Immigration authorities of that country and Ireland has no role or involvement in such matters.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the Dáil Committee Stage is scheduled for 19 October. The Bill has already completed all stages in the Seanad.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the number of so-called "tiger" kidnappings that occurred in the period 2005- 2010 is set out in the following table. Year No. of incidents recorded 2010 8 2009 6 2008 2 2007 5 2006 4 2005 1 To date in 2011 (to 4 October 2011) 6 so-called 'tiger' kidnappings have taken place.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: Shortly after taking office, I received sanction from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the filling of six senior Garda posts and on 22 March 2011 the Government appointed one Deputy Commissioner, one Assistant Commissioner, one Chief Superintendent and three Superintendents in An Garda Síochána. Further derogations were also received in August for the promotion of four...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to advise the Deputy that the person in question was granted permission to remain under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 and 2008 for a period of 5 years on 9 May 2006. This permission expired on 25 September 2011. It is now open to the person in question to submit an application for a permanent residence card under the provisions...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: The administration of public service pensions and the arrangements to apply are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following completion of its renovation, the station referred to by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will be aware the 'New Immigration Regime for Full Time Non-EEA Students' was published in September 2010 and has been in operation since 1 January 2011. A number of the recommendations contained in the Report came into effect from 1 January 2011 including the introduction of maximum periods of residence in the State on foot of a student permission and the introduction of a...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: " — commends the Government's resolute action in facing the economic crisis and notes that this action is now bearing fruit; — supports the Government in taking the further difficult and unpopular decisions that are necessary to restore the public finances; — accepts that reform and...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have to begin with an expression of admiration. Courage was always in short supply when it came to taking tough decisions during the wasted years of the Celtic tiger boom. However, there was one area where the Deputies opposite showed a modicum of decisiveness. When in Government, they presided over the closure of no fewer than ten barracks, as Deputy Calleary boasted this evening....

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: As everyone knows, Fianna Fáil led coalitions destroyed the public finances and led our country into receivership. As a result, we have had to undertake a searching reappraisal of every aspect of public expenditure. The legacy we inherited is so dreadful that no area of expenditure can be excluded from review.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: The proposers of tonight's motion know this. They also know that I cannot exclude barracks from this review. I have said so plainly in reply to questions in this House. I have never resorted to any sort of equivocation on the subject. The Exchequer is under extreme pressure and no amount of bluff and bluster will bridge the yawning gap between the Government's income and current...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: The opportunistic motion tabled by Fianna Fáil deserves no credibility coming from the party responsible for the economic cataclysm that has impacted on our people. It starkly confirms that despite that party's unprecedented defeat in the general election and the passage of time, no lessons of any nature have been learned. All the more perplexing is the party's failure to acknowledge that...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: The implication of this motion is that we should conduct the comprehensive review of expenditure that is under way on the basis that the taxpayer should continue to invest in something that is not required. Does that make any sense of any nature to anyone? What I want to achieve in the comprehensive review of expenditure is the concentration of our investment in those areas of the Defence...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: After years of economic gloom, signs of hope are beginning to appear. Motions such as this are a profound disappointment, however, and a reminder that the Deputies opposite still have very little to contribute towards a solution to our very serious economic situation. As other Deputies have done and as I consistently do, I very much commend the work and commitment of our Defence Forces.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: I regret that this is a time of some uncertainty for them. This uncertainty derives from the appalling financial legacy we have inherited from the party opposite-----

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: -----and the fact that we must now consider every option available to us both to effect savings and to ensure we use our resources wisely.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: Ultimately, my concern is to ensure we maintain within our Defence Forces a minimum of 9,500 men and women-----

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: -----who can undertake their duties for this State, both within the State and internationally, and continue to serve us as proudly as they have done to date.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually under the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. These conditions are that...