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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Chief Executive Officer of the Equality Authority is accountable to the Public Accounts Committee, under current legislation. I am satisfied as to the Authority's ability, under current arrangements, to discharge its responsibilities in an independent and transparent way. I refer the Deputy to my reply below to Parliamentary Question Reference No. 9016 of 3 May 2011. The position in...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: In the absence of more specific information, I can only advise the Deputy that naturalised parents may make an application for Citizenship on behalf of their minor children under Section 16 (c) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The commitment in the Programme for Government is to introduce consolidated and reformed domestic violence legislation to address all aspects of domestic violence, threatened violence and intimidation in a manner that provides protection to victims. The commitment will be progressed by my Department as soon as possible. In the meantime I intend to provide in the Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Written Answers — Immigration Issues: Immigration Issues (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The current situation where non-EEA national children, under the age of 16, are not required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau and do not receive any immigration documentation to authenticate their residence is being addressed by the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010, which the Government has restored to the Dáil order paper. The Bill in effect removes...

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that such a product would be considered a firearm and so a firearm certificate would be required in order to possess it. As the Deputy may be aware, an applicant for a firearm certificate must have good reason for requiring the firearm and can only be permitted to possess, use or carry the firearm if there is no danger to the public safety or the peace....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of Tuesday, 17th May, 2011 - set out beneath. The position is unchanged since then. Arising from the refusal of his 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 30th September, 2005, that the Minister proposed...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation. In accordance with the legislation the Minister makes decisions on naturalisation applications based on all of the information available. My predecessor decided in his absolute discretion to refuse the application...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am in formed by the Garda Authorities that as of the 31 May 2011, the latest date for which figures are available, the number of Gardaí stationed at each station in the Dublin Region, was as set out in the table. District Station Number of Gardaí DMR East Blackrock 96 Dundrum 72 Stepaside 30 Cabinteely 39 Dalkey 31 Dun Laoghaire 108 Kill-O-Grange 28 Shankill 57 DMR North...

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

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the expenditure details sought by the Deputy from 2008 to end May 2011: Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 (Jan-May) Expenditure on petrol & diesel €11,234,169 €10,877,032 €11,749,143 €4,415,399 Following a tender competition conducted by the National Procurement Service of the Office of Public Works, a contract which...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 38 stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) with custody cells. The total number of cells in these stations is 142. There are also 24 holding areas for juveniles in the DMR which are utilised for persons aged under 18 years. There is one cell in the Bridewell Garda Station specifically reserved for female prisoners....

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

Alan Shatter: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. At Divisional level responsibility for the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Divisional Officer. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that they are satisfied that a full...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The law already provides, in Article 40 of the Constitution, that all citizens shall, as persons, be held equal before the law and the question of legislating further on that fundamental right in our Constitution, as suggested by the Deputy, does not arise.

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances. I have now initiated the process to implement the commitment in the Programme and I have engaged with the Society with regard to governance matters. I am satisfied that...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Furious Pier is surplus to military requirements and has been earmarked for disposal subject to favourable market conditions. In January, 2010 the Department received a request from Beara Tourism which I understand was supported by Cork County Council, who wished to carry out a feasibility study on Furious Pier. The Department agreed to this study being carried out and is awaiting the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association submitted a claim in relation to Instructor Allowance for six personnel serving in instructor appointments, Transport Coy 1 LSB. The claim has been dealt with at Conciliation Council and following discussions it was the subject of a disagreed report under the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme. The Permanent Defence Force...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 1st July, 2011 and ending on 29th June, 2012 The purpose of this resolution is to provide for the continuation in operation of section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 for a further period of a year from 1 July....

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I join Deputy Calleary in congratulating Deputies Stanton and Tuffy on being elected Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I look forward to working with them. Deputy Calleary and I will use the committee constructively to deal with legislative and policy matters. I thank Deputy Calleary for supporting the extension of the...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30th June, 2011. The resolution before the Dáil seeks approval for the continuance in operation of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Yet again I thank Deputy Calleary for his support on this important motion. He referred to democracy. There is a basic and simple principle: a democracy must protect itself against the tyranny of those intent on its subversion. We must consider the reality in dealing with this legislation and resolution. We must consider the reality of what is needed to deal with the threat which,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Colombian nationals require visas for entry to Ireland. The student visa guidelines may be accessed on the web-pages of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, www.inis.gov.ie. These guidelines apply to all visa required nationals who wish to travel to Ireland for the purposes of study. I would also direct the Deputy's attention to the Guidelines for Language and Non-Degree...