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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of Thursday, 26th May, 2011 - as set out. The position is unchanged since then. Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 29th September, 2008, that the Minister proposed to...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (22 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's Question refers to a reply I gave to a recent Parliamentary Question in relation to the case of the person concerned. However, it is not clear what specific Parliamentary Question the Deputy is referring to. In the absence of specific information in this regard, I am unable to provide the Deputy with a substantive response to his current Question. It is open to the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that no application for Long Term Residency from the person referred to by the Deputy has been received. If the person concerned has been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/working visa conditions, he may apply to the Long Term Residency Unit of INIS for a...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: In my capacity as Minster for Justice and Equality I have appointed Ms Jane Lehane and Mr Thomas Cooney as my Special Advisers. They are both paid at the Principal Officer Standard Scale (€80,051 - €98,424).

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (22 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The following table shows the number of persons in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank, as at 31 August 2011, the latest date for which figures are available. Overall numbers in the Permanent Defence Force, including numbers serving in the air corps and naval service, are subject to ongoing control and monitoring on a monthly basis to ensure compliance within the overall parameters and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have not appointed any special advisors in my role as Minister for Defence. Similarly, no special advisors have been appointed by Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. in his role as Minister of State at the Department of Defence.

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: Whilst the Defence Forces are not a Principal Response Agency, as defined in the Framework for Major Emergency Management, they provide assistance in an Aid to the Civil Authority (ATCA) role under the multi-agency Framework. Representation on the Government Task Force, by both my Department and the Defence Forces, ensures the fullest coordination and cooperation with the appropriate lead...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: Sections 8A and 8B of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, inserted by section 19 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, provide members of An Garda Síochána with certain powers in relation to persons who are found in possession of intoxicating substances in a place, other than a place used as a private dwelling. I am informed by the Garda authorities that information regarding the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that provisions of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicle) Regulations 1963, made by the Minister for Transport, allow members of An Garda Síochána to prosecute drivers whose windows fail to provide a view of the road and traffic on the road, as is necessary to enable him or her to drive safely. Article 23 of the Regulations...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the number of vans and Garda motorbikes purchased in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Vans 49 52 0 0 3 Motorbikes 90 0 0 6 0

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Sep 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, 2009 and my predecessor decided in his absolute discretion to refuse the application. The person concerned was informed of that decision in a letter issued to his...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident to which the Deputies refer was the subject of investigation by An Garda Síochána, which resulted in the submission of an investigation file to the law officers, who directed that a person be charged with manslaughter and assault. At the subsequent trial, directions to acquit were given by the judge. I understand that following the...

Written Answers — Garda Retirement: Garda Retirement (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory provisions which set the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age. I have no plans to extend that age at this time. Of course members with 30 years service may retire on a full pension at any time once they reach 50 years of age, for those who joined prior to 2004, or 55 years of age for those who joined...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that at present the average processing time for vetting applications received at the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) is approximately 10 weeks. I appreciate that it is important to process these applications in as timely a manner as possible and that the length of time currently being taken is a matter of concern which I am determined to address. A...

Written Answers — Legal Profession: Legal Profession (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the law as it stands I have no function in the matter of solicitors and barristers switching careers. However, the Law Society has provided me with the following information regarding the number of solicitors who have had their names voluntarily removed from the Roll of Solicitors, and of barristers who have applied to have their names added. While solicitors must make an application...

Written Answers — Court Staff: Court Staff (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are three vacancies in the District Court: in District Number 14 (Limerick), District Number 20 (Cork) and District Number 22 (Carlow/Kilkenny). Due to upcoming retirements two additional District Court vacancies will shortly arise in the Dublin Metropolitan District and District Number 23 (Wexford). The current procedures for judicial appointments are set out in the Courts and Court...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The management and administration of the courts including responsibility for maintaining and publishing court statistics is a matter for the Courts Service. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following table which shows the most recently available data, from May 2011, in relation to waiting times for Family...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Coroner for County Offaly has confirmed to me that the file in relation to this matter has not been destroyed or burned and is fully intact. He is at a loss to know why this question has arisen.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The following table shows the number of persons in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank, as at 31 August 2011, the latest date for which figures are available. Rank Air Corps Naval Service Major General 1 0 Brigadier General 1 1 Colonel 2 2 Lieutenant Colonel 13 11 Commandant 29 38 Captain 66 64 Lieutenant 35 39 Sergeant Major 5 5 Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant 4 5 Company...

Written Answers — National Sail Training Scheme: National Sail Training Scheme (21 Sep 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the previous Government decided in the context of settling the Estimates for the Department of Defence for 2010 that the national sail training scheme operated by Coiste an Asgard would be discontinued as recommended in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure. In light of the above and in the context of the current economic climate, my...