Results 16,141-16,160 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter

Garda Operations (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: -----in circumstances in which there was an alleged protest. I find this approach by the Deputy amazing in the context of what he said. Of course it would be preferable if the resources that have been utilised to provide the level of security necessary because of the conduct of the types of individuals we saw on Dorset Street last night was not necessary.

Garda Operations (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: It would be preferable if people accepted the democratic will of the people and allowed, as is the case in most civilised democracies, leaders of foreign countries to visit this State without them being under threat, without bomb hoaxes and without viable devices being placed.

Garda Operations (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: It would be very productive if the Deputy protested against people who engage in that type of conduct, but, of course, that would not have crossed his mind.

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 71 together. The Government is committed, in line with our undertaking during the recent general election campaign, to bringing forward a constitutional referendum to allow for reductions in pay for members of the Judiciary in circumstances where it has been necessary for the State to engage in financial emergency measures in the public interest. While...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: This is Deputy Boyd Barrett's question.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: This is the equivalent of "Will somebody somewhere do something?"

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Were they in town or on the town?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Is the Deputy in favour of it or against it?

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Motion (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I wish to share time with Deputies Robert Dowds and Joe McHugh. I wish to start by stating that like previous speakers I welcome the bereaved relatives of the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 17 May 1974. I know the Taoiseach met them relatively recently and earlier today in the House he repeated his commitment to raise this issue when he meets Prime Minister Cameron when he...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: A valid 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 September, 2002. The applicant informed the Department, by letter dated 18th April, 2005, that she wished to withdraw her application. My Officials inform me that there is no record of any further application for a...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) has no application for vetting on hand in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. In the circumstances I can only suggest that the person contacts the registered organisation involved.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: No deportation orders were signed by me on the day in question as I was not appointed as Minister for Justice and Equality until 9 March 2011.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned made an application for refugee status in the State on 18 August 2003. The application was refused on 9 February 2005 and Judicial Review proceedings were lodged challenging this decision. The person concerned subsequently made a second application for refugee status on 15 February 2006 which was refused at first instance and on appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The two persons concerned are the subject of Deportation Orders, signed on 2 December, 2005, following a comprehensive and thorough examination of their asylum claims, and a detailed examination of the representations they had submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The effect of the Deportation Orders are that the persons concerned must leave...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: From the information provided by the Deputy, it is being assumed that the person concerned is seeking to establish as to whether the recent European Court of Justice Judgment in the Zambrano case might impact on his case. The position is that any person who wishes to have their position in the State examined in accordance with the principles of the Zambrano Judgement must submit the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: A valid 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 September, 2008. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and will be finalised as expeditiously as possible. As I outlined in response to Parliamentary Question Number 69 of 7th April last, I can inform the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State for the period to 20th March, 2011. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 20th March, 2008. The person concerned is required to apply in writing for the renewal of this permission. As my Department's records show no evidence of such a renewal application having been made to date, it is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned has had his permission to remain in the State renewed for a further one year period, to 4th January, 2012. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 2nd March, 2011. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 2 December, 2005, following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim, and a detailed examination of the representations he submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 9 July 2008, following a comprehensive and thorough examination of her asylum claim, and a detailed examination of the representations she submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and remain...