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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 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 November 2009. The application is currently being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 to 228, inclusive, together. Jurisdiction in Wards of Court matters is vested in the High Court. The Courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and, therefore, it is not open to me as Minister to comment in any way. Section 4(3) of the Courts Service Act 1998 Act provides that the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 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 currently being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 sets out the role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). The Act establishes GSOC as a key element of the policing framework. This role is essential in ensuring that public confidence in the Gardaí is safeguarded. An effective police complaints system must be capable of dealing appropriately and proportionately with a diverse range of allegations...

Written Answers — Departmental Internships: Departmental Internships (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am pleased to say that my Department has been offering internship opportunities for a number of years, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on law graduates and final year law students. The Department has also been actively engaging with the FÁS Work Placement Programme (WPP) and has given work experience to a number of unemployed graduates under the Programme. I am committed to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 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 March 2010. The application is currently being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned made an application for a residence card as the non EU family member of an EU citizen. The person referred to by the Deputy was informed of the decision to refuse this application on 2 December, 2010. A request by the applicant for a review of this decision was received on 17 December, 2010. All...

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The procurement processes used by Children Detention Schools follow EU policies and regulations in accordance with guidelines from the Department of Finance. These policies and regulations require that procurement of services, such as the provision of foodstuffs, in excess of a certain cost threshold, must be open to bidders across the European Union. An Invitation to Tender for the...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 to 239, inclusive, together. The Private Security Authority (PSA), an independent body under the aegis of my Department, is responsible for the licensing and regulation of the Irish security industry. I have been informed by the Authority that since commencing licensing in 2006, the PSA has processed over 57,500 applications. As a result, there are...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The most recent readily available statistics relate to the strength of each Divisional Drug Unit as of 28th February 2011 and these are set out in the table. It should be noted that Divisional drug units are supported in their operations by members of the Garda National Drugs Unit, the strength of which was 52 on the same date. DMRNC 0 2 11 13 DMRN 0 4 29 33 DMRE 0 2 11 13 DMRS 0 4 26...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on the latest date for which figures were readily available, there were 160 scenes of crime examiners. The following table provides the Garda personnel qualified as Scenes of Crime Examiners in each Garda Division nationwide. Scenes of Crime Unit Division Sergeant Gardaí D/Gardaí DMR North Central 1 5 0 DMR South Central 1 7 1 DMR North 1...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 4 of the Immigration Act, 2004, empowers an immigration officer, on behalf of the Minister, to authorise a non-national to land or be in the State. Sub-section (3) of Section 4 enumerates, at (a) to (k), eleven circumstances which an immigration officer may, on behalf of the Minister, have regard to in refusing to give such authorisation. The following table shows the number of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Apr 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 February 2010. The application is currently being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me...

Written Answers — Belturbet Bombing: Belturbet Bombing (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The bombing in Belturbet on 28 December 1972 was a savage atrocity which claimed the lives of two young and innocent people, Geraldine O'Reilly and Patrick Stanley, and grievously bereaved their families. In the immediate aftermath of this appalling act, the Garda Síochána launched an investigation into the incident. Unfortunately, however, it did not prove possible to make any person...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (19 Apr 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 when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department is engaged in consultations with the Office of the Attorney General on the extent of changes that can be made to the Irish Red Cross Order 1939. Following receipt of legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General, which is expected in the coming weeks, I will review the legislative changes that are proposed and consider bringing them to Government for approval. Amongst...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Red Cross Society is an independent statute based charitable organisation with full power to manage and administer its affairs through its governing body, the Central Council. The Irish Red Cross Order 1939, which established the Society in Ireland, does not make any provision for the Government to intervene in the day to day administration of the Society. Furthermore, there is an...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: My Department was recently informed of the resignation, for personal reasons, of one of the previous Government's nominees on the Central Council of the Society. When I have had an opportunity to consider how this vacancy might be filled, I will bring a Memorandum to Government for decision.

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the legislation that governs the Irish Red Cross Society substantially dates back to the pre World War II era, I believe it is now opportune to carry out a comprehensive review of the legislation governing the operation of the Society. The recommendations of the Working Group on Governance Reform will be considered as part of the review of the legislation governing the Irish Red Cross Society.

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am satisfied that the money granted to the Irish Red Cross Society in 2009 and 2010, which covers the administration of the Irish Society as well as an annual contribution from Ireland to the International Committee of the Red Cross, has been properly spent. The 2009 Accounts have been independently audited and published. I understand that the 2010 Accounts are on schedule for...