Results 15,881-15,900 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Written Answers — Adoptive Leave: Adoptive Leave (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The issue of principle raised by the Deputy's question goes beyond adoptive leave as any proposal to allow either parent avail of such leave would require consideration of maternity leave issues also. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 115 of 19 May last: "there is currently no general entitlement to paternity leave in Irish law". The position is unchanged since then. There are...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are no plans to amend section 23 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Section 23 provides for a minor of 16 or more to consent, as if he or she were of full age, to medical treatment that would in the absence of consent constitute a trespass to the person. Changing the reference from "parent" to "parents" would not have any effect on those circumstances where parental...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the law as it stands, a solicitor who falsely certifies that he or she has informed a client of the possibility of engaging in mediation in a child custody, guardianship or access dispute, as required under Section 20(2)(b) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 (inserted by Section 11 of the Children Act 1997), may face a complaint of misconduct and be the subject of disciplinary...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) broken down by rank, on the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table. Unit C/Supt Supt Insp Sgt Gda CAB 1 1 2 5 27 GNIB 1 2 5 19 151 NBCI 1...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the information sought in the Deputy's Question. I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information becomes available.

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have requested this information from the Commissioner and I will revert to the Deputy immediately upon its receipt.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are currently 54 Forensic Collision Investigators assisting in traffic collision investigation. Region Sergeants Gardaí Dublin Metropolitan Region - 6 Eastern Region - 8 Northern Region 4 9 South East Region 1 3 Southern Region 1 11 Western Region 3 7 Garda College 1 - TOTAL 10 44

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Central Vetting Unit, based in Thurles, provides centralised vetting for all registered organisations nationwide. The organisation of concern to the Deputy is registered with the GCVU. The length of time currently being taken to process vetting applications is a matter which I am determined to bring down to an acceptable level. I recognise that it is important to process these...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (31 May 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. The report referred to by the Deputy which was commissioned by the Irish Nightclub Industry Association has been brought to my attention. While I am aware of the pressures on...

Written Answers — Earcaíocht Fórsaí Cosanta: Earcaíocht Fórsaí Cosanta (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Cuireadh earcaíocht sna Buan-Óglaigh ar fionraí amach i dtreo dheireadh 2008 go dtí go mbeadh athbhreithniú déanta ar na bealaí is fearr leis an laghdú 3% ar chostais párolla, a cuireadh i bhfeidhm ar Óglaigh na hÉireann, mar a rinneadh i réimsí eile sa tseirbhís phoiblí, a bhaint amach. Laistigh den chomhthéacs comhdhlúthú a dheánamh ar airgeadas poiblí tá an Rialtas...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Security arrangements for the visits of Queen Elizabeth II and the President of the United States were primarily an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. Amongst the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2000) is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) - meaning in practice to assist, when requested, An Garda Síochána. In relation to these two...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the person referred to has initiated legal proceedings by way of judicial review in this matter, I cannot comment in regard to any issue in this case. The person would be best advised to consult his legal representative regarding the status of his case.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope the three of us do not feature in handcuffs.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Deputies on all sides of the House for contributing to this debate and for what could correctly be described as the broad support for the measure contained in the Bill. I listened with interest to Deputies Kirk and Calleary and others from Fianna Fáil. It is correct that the previous Government started some work on this measure but this work was by no means complete. The Bill...

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: We have been in office for ten weeks. Do you think we can enact the entire programme for Government in ten weeks?

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has done very well so far.

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: That is not necessary.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: It would not work to operate to the standards the Deputy showed in government.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy should not laugh about the standards.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy's party lost 450,000 jobs.