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Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: This amends section 37 of the Private Security Services Act 2004 and is proposed to deal with the prohibition of an unlicensed security service. This section requires the licensing of both individuals and contractors in all cases. Research carried out by the Private Security Authority indicates there may be instances where it may not always be necessary, particularly in light of the...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: This inserts a new subsection in section 48 of the 2004 Act to allow for the possibility of costs and expenses to be awarded to the Private Security Authority in cases prosecuted by the authority. There is currently no express jurisdiction to award costs and the amendment rectifies this position. It is a desirable amendment.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: This is a drafting amendment necessary to clarify the meaning of the provision.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Regarding the last issue, since I made my comments I have heard no more from the vintners groups to indicate that they are extricating themselves from their agreement to abide by the code of practice. I am still hoping we will get more enlightenment in a response to that issue. It is important the code of practice is given statutory effect. This is an important move forward. Consideration...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Amendment No. 11 is a technical drafting amendment to provide for definitions of the Employment Equality Acts and the Equal Status Act relevant to Part 6 of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 16 to 18, inclusive, insert a new section before section 19 and a new section after section 19. Amendment No. 16 substitutes a new paragraph (a) in section 21(7a) of Equal Status Act, as amended, to correct a...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Amendment No. 12 inserts a new section in Part VI of the Bill, the effect being again to correct a typographical error in the context of the word "construed" in the existing Act of 1998. Amendment No. 13 deletes subsection (2) in section 5 of the Act of 1998, which is now redundant. Subsection (2) makes reference to section 14 of the Employment Equality Act 1977 and orders made thereunder....

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I apologise to Members for being slightly delayed. The Government launched the new visa waiver scheme this morning and I hope it will result in a great many more tourists and business people visiting here. The Long Title of this Bill is unusually long. It refers to the many Acts of the Oireachtas the Bill amends. This is an indication of the scope of the Bill and the many reforms of the...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: If those pages are missing, I will ensure they are provided. It is not that we were trying to deprive the Senator of crucial information. I hope the missing pages are included in the script he now has.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Senator will notice that I occasionally go off script, but on this Bill I have not done so. It was my belief that both organisations truly had as an objective the encouragement of social responsibility in the sale and consumption of alcohol. The announcement made is open to the interpretation that they no longer support this important objective. It would be most unfortunate if that were...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The increase in fees applicable to Special Exemption Orders provided for in the District Courts (Fees) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 202 of 2008) was the first such increase since 2004. The current court fee is €300. A report on this matter was commissioned by the Irish Nightclub Industry Association and I recently met with members of the Association to discuss their concerns. While I am aware...

Written Answers — Commercial Rents: Commercial Rents (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 184 of 29 June 2011 which indicated the following: I intend to bring proposals before Government in the near future to address the commitment in the Programme for Government to abolish upwards only rent reviews in existing business leases. No decision has yet been taken as to when any legislative proposals will be published.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that as of 31 May 2011, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the number of attested members of the Garda Reserve was 761 with approximately a further 181 in training. The range of powers and duties of Reserve Gardaí is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine under section 15 (5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The duties...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister pursuant to section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. An application for appointment may be submitted by a person on their own behalf or a third party may submit a nomination in...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The maximum retirement age for judges of the High and Supreme Courts is 72 years for persons appointed prior to 15 December 1995 and 70 years for persons appointed on or after that date. A person serving prior to that date in the Circuit, District or European Courts who is subsequently appointed to the High or Supreme Court can also serve to 72 years of age. The maximum retirement age for...

Written Answers — Garda Powers: Garda Powers (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that section 37A of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as inserted by section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, contains detailed provisions permitting a member of the Garda Síochána to seize intoxicating liquor in the possession of a person under 18 years of age. This power may be exercised where the member believes with reasonable cause that intoxicating liquor in a...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The military authorities, on occasion, make use of Magee Barracks for training. My Department will ensure that any future training will have due regard to the residential nature of the neighbourhood.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Since the mid 1990s the Department of Defence has been engaged in a programme of disposing of surplus properties and using the proceeds for reinvestment in equipment and infrastructure for the Defence Forces. The former Connolly Barracks is one such property. I wish to advise the Deputy that I have received no proposal in relation to Connolly Barracks. The Midland Regional Authority...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank everyone who contributed to this debate. This really is a potpourri of legislative proposals. I am sure we all could go on inventing different ways of describing it. Mention was made of a smorgasbord and I must say, as we got to a quarter to two, I would have been delighted if someone had brought one into the Chamber, but I am sure it is contrary to the rules of the House. I will...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope the individual involved did not fall down because he was intoxicated.

Irish Red Cross (29 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. As the Deputy mentioned, the Irish Red Cross Society is the recipient of an annual grant-in-aid allocated from the Department of Defence Vote. The following are details of the grants paid to the society from the Defence Vote over the past ten years. In 2002 the grant was €809,000; in 2003 it was €821,000; in 2004 it was €866,000;...