Results 15,061-15,080 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 265 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the numbers of mandatory alcohol testing (MAT) checkpoints and roadside breath-tests conducted at such checkpoints for the years 2009 and 2010 and in 2011 up to 17 July. Year Number of MAT Checkpoints Number of Breath Tests 2011 (to 17 July) 38,888 316,395 2010...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 to 268, inclusive, together. The collection of payments under the Fixed Charge Processing System was outsourced to An Post in January 2006. I am informed by the Garda authorities that information provided by An Post details the amount collected in respect of fixed charge notices that attract penalty points and those that do not. These are referred to as...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: There is no separate Defence Ministers' Council within the EU Council of Ministers. However, twice a year - once during each Presidency - Defence Ministers attend the formal Foreign Affairs Council. Since the formation of the present Government there has been one meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers, held in Brussels on Monday 23 May 2011. The Secretary General of...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Red Cross society is an independent charitable body corporate which, in accordance with relevant legislation, is responsible for the handling of its own internal affairs. Whilst I am conscious of the importance attaching to its independence, I recently commenced an exchange with the Chairman of the Society in relation to corporate governance matters and I am satisfied that progress...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Red Cross Society is an independent charitable body corporate which, in accordance with relevant legislation, is responsible for handling its own internal affairs. Whilst I am conscious of the importance attaching to its independence, I wrote to the Chairman of the Society on 16 May 2011 regarding corporate governance, with particular reference to turnover and rotation at...

Written Answers — Civil Defence: Civil Defence (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Office of Public Works has a long term lease on the building in question and the Government's plans to abolish the Civil Defence Board, and return its functions to the Department of Defence, will not affect the existing lease arrangements. Civil Defence will continue to operate from Roscrea but will do so as a Branch of the Department of Defence. The staff are civil servants in the...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputies opposite for their co-operation in the enactment of this Bill. It is a small but important measure in addressing a number of issues that need to be rectified regarding the workings of the military tribunal. I appreciate their co-operation and assistance in facilitating the passage of the Bill so rapidly this evening.

Commission of Investigation Report in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Last Wednesday I published the Cloyne report and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and I set out the Government's response. On that occasion I said it was difficult to read the report and avoid despair. My feelings have been strengthened by the reactions of victims and their families in the week since the report was published. Sadly, some of the victims are no longer with us, but...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: It had teed up the entire country.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: We are tidying up the previous Government's mess.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Has the Deputy no sense of embarrassment?

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Do not be ridiculous.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Where was the Deputy last year? It is as if he was never Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: He is not making it up.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Where is the script Joe?

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: What is the topic of monumental outrage today?

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Back to the script. We might miss out on the joke.

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (19 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the management of courthouses is the responsibility of the Courts Service. My Department has no role or responsibility in the matter. The Courts Service has indicated that it keeps the issue of court venues under constant review to ensure venues meet necessary standards, in so far as is possible, and operate in a cost-effective manner....

Written Answers — Legal Profession Regulation: Legal Profession Regulation (19 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Regulations made by the Law Society in 2010 prohibit a solicitor from acting for more than one party in commercial property transactions. The regulations, which came into effect on 1 December 2010, were made against a background of problems in this area. I have no function as Minister in the matter. However, the general question of regulation of the legal profession is being reviewed in...

Written Answers — Legal Profession Regulation: Legal Profession Regulation (19 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Regulations made by the Law Society in 2010 which prohibit the giving of undertakings by solicitors on behalf of their clients to financial institutions in commercial property transactions followed on problems in this area. The regulations were also made following extensive consultations by the Society. The regulations came into effect on 1 December 2010. The regulations prohibit a...