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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Fees) Regulations 2008, which came into effect on 1 August 2008, the prescribed fee to be paid by the applicant on the issue of a certificate of naturalisation is as follows: (a) where the application is made on behalf of a minor, a fee of €200.00; (b) where the application is made by a widow or widower whose spouse was, immediately before...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 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 December, 2007. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as...

Written Answers — Extradition Arrangements: Extradition Arrangements (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, which became law on 1 January 2004, gives effect to the European Union Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European Arrest Warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States. It puts in place simplified procedures for the surrender of persons between the Member States of the EU. Under the provisions of the Act, a court may, upon...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of Garda cells in each of the stations comprising the Raheny and Coolock Garda Districts: District Garda Station No. of Cells Raheny ('J') Raheny 2 Clontarf 3 Howth 2 Coolock ('R') Coolock 4 Malahide 2 Swords 2 There is currently no provision for segregated cells in the Raheny or Coolock Garda Districts....

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am asking the Chief Executive of the Courts Service for a report in the matter and I will revert to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 410 Garda applicants that have successfully completed stages 1 and 2 of the application process. Of these there are a total of 164 applicants who have completed all stages of the application process and are approved for entry to the Garda College. The remaining candidates are being processed through background screening,...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I do have concerns at the length of time currently being taken to process vetting applications. I recognise that it is important to process these applications within a reasonable time frame both for the benefit of the applicants and the organisations involved. I am informed by the Garda authorities that at present there are a total of five Gardaí, 76 full-time Garda civilian personnel and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the permission to remain in the State of the person concerned expired on 30 October 2010. He has recently made an application for further permission to remain in the State and this is now being considered. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is currently legally resident in the State on Stamp 3 conditions. If, however, she wishes to have her case for an upgrade to Stamp 4 considered, in accordance with the principles of the Zambrano Judgment, she should attend at her local Garda Registration Office and have the following documentation in her possession: (i) her own Passport, (ii) her current GNIB Card,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 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 her 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 following...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The number of whole time equivalent staff employed in the Department at 30 April 2011 was 346.35. The breakdown by grade and pay scale is set out in the table. Grade No of Staff Higher & Standard Pay Scale effective from1 January 2010(Excluding Long Service Increments) PPC Higher & Standard Pay Scales effective from1 January 2010(Excluding Long Service Increments) Secretary General 1...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 May 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. In relation to properties that are surplus to military requirements the Department will dispose of them taking into account market conditions. As is the norm, where a property is leased the leasee will be given...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I hope to give Deputy McHugh more than two minutes of my time and I would appreciate if the Acting Chairman would indicate when I have spoken for five minutes.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The devastating economic legacy inherited by this Government demands that we fundamentally re-examine what we do and look for new approaches. Our economic difficulties may be daunting but they also present us with an opportunity to question existing practices, how we do business and the role of Departments. For too long Government has made piecemeal decisions and policy has developed on a...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that Part 8 (Chapter 1) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 has updated the law in relation to the acquisition of easements and profits a prendre in line with recommendations of the Law Reform Commission. Section 35 of the Act, which entered into operation on 1 December 2009, provides that such legal interests in land shall be acquired at law by prescription only...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Property Registration Authority (PRA), which manages the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds, is the registering body in relation to property in Ireland. A search has been carried out in the Land Registry and it appears that the address in question is an unregistered property. While it is possible to conduct a search in the Registry of Deeds, Henrietta...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 126 of 20 April 2011 which indicated the following: The Government commitment under the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland is to publish insolvency reform legislation by Quarter 1 of 2012. The legislative programme for my Department includes a Personal Insolvency Bill that will provide for a new framework for settlement and...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am aware that proposals have been made by industry representatives for the introduction of a nightclub permit. However, I am not aware of any proposals to provide for the payment of special exemption order fees by direct debit. I assure the Deputy that the Courts Service will consider any proposal which would provide an opportunity to improve efficiency.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for asylum on 20 May, 2010. His asylum application was considered by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom concluded that the person concerned did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (10 May 2011)

Alan Shatter: If the Deputy communicates privately with me regarding the subject matter of the meeting, I will respond to him expeditiously.