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

Alan Shatter: I am advised that an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in December 2009 and my predecessor decided to refuse the application on 2 March, 2011. The person concerned was informed of this in a letter issued to him on 11 March, 2011. It is open to the person concerned to...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order, following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim and of his application to remain temporarily in the State. He has been evading his deportation since 3 November 2009 and should he come to the notice of the Garda...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned made an application for residency in the State on 27 March 2007 on the basis of his being the spouse of an EU national exercising their right to free movement. Following consideration of this application, under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations, 2006, a...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that the application for asylum made by the person concerned was fairly and comprehensively examined before a decision to refuse it was arrived at. I am further informed that the representations he submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), together with all refoulement issues, were given the fullest consideration before his Deportation...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State for an initial one year period. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 20th April, 2006. This permission to remain was subsequently renewed and is currently valid to 29th May, 2013. Each period of permission to remain became operative once the person concerned had completed the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State for an initial three year period. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 23rd November, 2004. This permission to remain was subsequently renewed and is currently valid to 2nd April, 2012. Each period of permission to remain became operative once the person concerned had completed the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Defence property portfolio is kept under review to ensure the most effective use of military resources having regard to the roles assigned by Government to the Defence Forces. The property referred to is surplus to military requirements and has been earmarked for disposal subject to favourable market conditions.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank Senator Zappone for tabling the amendment. I welcome the reception it has received in the House. I advised the House on the last occasion that I would be bringing forward further amendments. I envisaged I would be bringing forward an amendment on this issue, which addresses certain technical matters. We also looked at sections 22 and 23, as mentioned by Senator Zappone. Work on...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Members may be interested to hear that the pilot ceremony went well and we learned from it. Arrangements are being made in my Department for a series of ceremonies to take place during the last week in July. We are hoping in that context that hundreds of people granted citizenship and who would otherwise have to wait until late autumn before having the opportunity to formally become Irish...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: These are technical amendments to correct the text in Part 11 concerning amendments to the Immigration Act 2004. They are very minor technical amendments, and we hope that Act will be reformed by the end of the year.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I will comment generally on citizenship before returning to the specific question. Our citizenship laws are spread across a series of Acts, and it is my objective to bring together our laws in one codified Act with some reforms therein. In the context of the significant legislative agenda of the Department and obligations we must meet under the EU-IMF agreement, the objective is unlikely to...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am merely pointing out that it is not a simple issue when one takes into account the traditions of this country and the different positions people take. It may be more difficult than addressing the issue in the UK or the United States. It is a reasonable issue to be raised by Senator Mooney. It is something that might form part of an interesting public debate. In so far as it is an...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: These are similar technical amendments to reflect the transfer to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform of the consent function of the Minister for Finance in the setting of fees relating to immigration matters. They are to take account of the new configuration of the Government.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Senators for tabling the amendments. I listened carefully to what was said the last day and, as Senator Bacik pointed out, we are tabling an amendment to return the age to 70; nothing more needs to be said about that. I want to put into context what we are doing and why we are doing it and why I cannot take on board the other amendment. As Senator Barrett correctly said, there...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The only skeleton in the cupboard is one left behind by the previous Administration. Let us be absolutely clear about this. I did my best to set out very clearly how matters stand. I have listened to Senator Mullen and, at greater length, to Senator O'Donovan making exactly the same speech as if I had given no explanation of any description to the House. Perhaps Senators O'Donovan and...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Senator Mullen says it is five individuals. He is accusing me of trying to enact legislation to benefit an individual when we know this legislation will extend eligibility for appointment to thousands of barristers and solicitors. However, for some reason, both Senators have made a mountain out of a molehill with regard to this legislation and seem to be engaging in special pleading for...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: This is a technical amendment to ensure the citation reference to the Equal Status Acts is correct. It is very minor amendment.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Amendment No. 2 corrects an omission in the Equality Act 2004. That Act moved the existing provision for delegation of functions by the director of the Equality Tribunal from section 75(4) of 1998 Act to a new subsection (4B). However, section 75(6) of the 1998 Act, which refers to the delegation of such functions by the director was not amended by the 2004 Act to reflect the amendment...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: We had an extensive discussion on reform of our law on bankruptcy on Second Stage and Committee Stage. It is fair to say my proposals received a positive welcome from most Senators. However, I emphasised these early reforms were in advance of the more comprehensive reform required under the EU-IMF programme of financial support for Ireland. Essentially, I am providing in section 20 for an...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: First, let me give the formal response to the amendments. I will then address specifically the issues the Senator raised. The essence of the amendments is to reduce the qualifying criteria required for appointment to the post of director of military prosecutions or as a military judge from the current position of the requirement to be a practising barrister or solicitor of not less than ten...