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Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 and 315 together. I attach the highest priority to the fullest investigation of white collar crime and making the perpetrators of such crime amenable for their crimes. I have expressed, both before and since my appointment as Minister, my unhappiness with the protracted nature of the investigations. In so doing, I am not criticising those carrying out...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Inspectorate recommended a review of the role of the Garda Reserve in its report on Resource Allocation. The Garda Commissioner, who has responsibility for determining the range of powers and duties of the Garda Reserve under section 15 (5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, has established a review and I look forward to its outcome.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The term cyberbullying refers to bullying carried out using the internet, mobile phones or other technological devices. Cyberbullying is a complex issue which transcends the home or school environment. Cyberbullying generally takes a psychological rather than physical form but is often part of a wider pattern of "traditional" bullying. Specifically in relation to social networking websites,...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit, operating within the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, is responsible for the investigation of criminal offences involving child pornography. The Unit contains trained specialists and can be augmented by personnel from other units of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation if required. I am...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person referred to was received by the Vetting Unit. Clarification in respect of information was required, which has now been received. I am informed that the application will now be finalised and a response will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply below to Parliamentary Question 15254/11 which was put down for answer on Wednesday 15 June 2011. The position remains unchanged and consideration is being given to the issue of the circumstances which may effect a change to the upper age limit for entry to An Garda Síochána. Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by Statutory Regulations, namely the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost of policing arrangements at Shannon Airport for 2009 and 2010 is set out in the table. Subhead description 2009 2010 Salaries and Allowances 1,649,435 507,382 Overtime 394,364 322,591 Travel and Subsistence Expenses 42,526 23,897 Other non-pay expenditure 5,132 4,449 Total 2,091,457 858,319

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Central Vetting Unit has no record of a vetting application in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. In the circumstances, I can only suggest that the person seeks clarification from the organisation submitting the application.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of Garda resources, including the distribution of personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, his senior managers and Divisional Officers. Garda management is aided in this by a distribution model known as the Garda Establishment Redistribution Model (GERM). I am advised by the Commissioner that this model provides a scientific, rational and pragmatic aid in the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship section of my Department in July 2008. My predecessor considered the application in February, 2011 and decided to defer making a final decision in this case until mid 2012. The person concerned was notified of this position and the reasons for it. The...

Written Answers — Trade in Illicit Tobacco Products: Trade in Illicit Tobacco Products (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Law enforcement in relation to the smuggling of tobacco products and the sale of illicit or counterfeit tobacco products within the State is primarily a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. In tackling this trade, the strategy employed by Revenue Commissioners includes not only interception measures at points of importation, but also the targeting of this illicit trade at the...

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can advise the Deputy that the inter-departmental committee is charged with establishing the facts of the State's involvement and clarifying any State interaction with the Magdalen Laundries and with producing a narrative detailing such interaction. The working arrangements of the committee will be a matter for the chairperson of the committee, Senator Martin McAleese.

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda authorities have informed my officials that in 2001 a decision was made to revoke two firearms certificates issued to this person. The local Superintendent considered the person could not, without danger to public safety and security, be permitted to have the firearms in his possession. Decisions regarding firearms licensing are an operational matter for the Gardai and I have no...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is worth noting that Section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 as amended by Section 185 of the Criminal Justice Act of 20006 already provides that any person who assaults or threatens to assault a peace officer acting in the execution of his or her duty, knowing that he or she is, or being reckless as to whether he or she is, a peace officer so acting, shall be guilty of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The location of Garda stations is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that currently there are no plans to open a new station in Rush and that the existing policing arrangements for the area make the best use of Garda resources.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The location of Garda stations is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that currently there are no plans to open a new station in Donabate and that the existing policing arrangements for the area make the best use of Garda resources.

Written Answers — Temporary Travel Documents: Temporary Travel Documents (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Immigration Division of the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) that work on the project to introduce a new format of travel document which complies with the international standards set out in ICAO Document 9303 is at an advanced stage. It is envisaged that final testing of the system will take place later this month. Following the completion of the final...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for Asylum on 8th October, 2004. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. On 9th August, 2007, the person concerned made an application for residency in the State on the basis of being the spouse of an EU National. However, following...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: 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 17th November, 2005, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 280 of 21 June 2011 a total of 165 cases had applications granted in 2010. I am informed by the Courts Service that this equates to sanctions imposed. The equivalent figure for 2009 was 202. The penalties on summary conviction under the Courts (No 2) Act 1986 as amended, are a fine of between €1,000 and €2,500 and/or imprisonment for a term...