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Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Alan Shatter: -----in the Department of Justice and Equality, without whose support, enthusiasm, commitment and expertise the heads of the Bill which were published on 31 January 2014 would not have been published. They did sterling work when confronted by a Minister who furnished them with a draft Bill. They went on a global tour of various jurisdictions, both within Europe and outside, including...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 Feb 2015)

Alan Shatter: I would like to thank the Minister for his very detailed response. I know that, during my time in government, initially the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was very anxious that matters be dealt with by its officials in Egypt, by the ambassador and, indeed, through that Department. The approach - which is the usual approach - was to provide all the consular assistance and advice...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 Feb 2015)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for granting me permission to raise this issue, which I have been seeking to raise for some time. As Members of the House may know, in August 2013, when Ibrahim Halawa was a 17 year old young man on holidays in Egypt with his sisters, he got caught up in the turmoil and difficulties that were then taking place in that country. Ibrahim Halawa and his sisters...

Palestine: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Dec 2014)

Alan Shatter: This State should not only do what it can at international level to help secure an inclusive and viable peace process, but it should also encourage the resumption of direct talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians because, ultimately, this is the only mechanism that can truly resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and bring about a two-state solution. 8 o’clock This...

Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Alan Shatter: This is an important discussion. There is a degree of uncertainty as to how this provision will be interpreted. What is the position where, in a situation of relationship or marital breakdown a spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner succeeds in getting a lump sum payment order from the courts to facilitate paying for educational and support expenses for a child over 18 years of age,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Agreements (4 Nov 2014)

Alan Shatter: 290. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the relevant authorities in the United States with a view to concluding an updated double taxation agreement along the lines of the current double taxation agreement in existence between the United States and the UK addressing inheritance tax matters; his views that the more favourable treatment in the United States of UK spouses...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (23 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: 57. To ask the Taoiseach to set down the fees payable to a person (details supplied) for work undertaken by him regarding the completion of the Guerin report; and the moneys paid to him to date. [35519/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (23 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: 58. To ask the Taoiseach to outline the back-up assistance provided to a person (details supplied) for the work undertaken by him and for the typing up and completion of the Guerin report; and if he will detail any expenses incurred in respect of same. [35520/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Investigations (23 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: 278. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the fees payable to Mr Justice Cooke for work undertaken by him with regard to the completion of the Cooke report into the alleged Garda surveillance of GSOC; and the moneys paid to him to-date. [35521/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Investigations (23 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: 279. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the backup assistance provided to Mr. Justice Cooke for the work undertaken by him and for the typing up and completion of the Cooke report; and if she will detail any expenses incurred in respect of same. [35522/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Expenditure (23 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: 280. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she was first informed that GSOC had instructed solicitors to represent them in their dealings with persons (details supplied); and by whom she was so informed. [35523/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (17 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: I thank the Minister for her response. I do not believe it tenable that the current GSOC commissioners remain in office, nor is it acceptable that the matter of the leak now be abandoned on the basis of the failed investigation. The possibility of further such leaks could seriously undermine current or future investigations into alleged Garda misconduct. The leaking of information of a...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (17 Sep 2014)

Alan Shatter: Last week, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, or GSOC, stated that its investigation into an alleged leak from its offices, which gave rise to substantial controversy earlier this year, was unsuccessful and that its report on the investigation will not be published. From the start of this affair, GSOC has sought to cover up and keep secret a disturbing level of incompetence...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: I welcome the amendments the Minister has proposed and I note what she has said in her opening comments. It is important to put on the record of the House that there has been substantial engagement with the two professional bodies as well as with others in the context of this Bill and this has led to a substantial number of amendments being made on Committee Stage. This is an important...

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: From the Seanad (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: -----how that matter was dealt with.

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: From the Seanad (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is discomforted by the knowledge that that matter should-----

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: From the Seanad (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: It is political point scoring.

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: From the Seanad (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has no interest in human rights of any description.

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: From the Seanad (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have.

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: From the Seanad (11 Jul 2014)

Alan Shatter: Before leaving the Bill, I want to say a few words on its completion. This is an important item of legislation and substantial work was undertaken on the legislation during my time in the Department. Over two years of work went into it and I particularly thank Mr. Deaglán Ó Briain, who did enormous work in the Department liaising with international and local bodies to ensure the...

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