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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: When interviewed yesterday on "Morning Ireland", I noted that a member of An Garda Síochána attending the GRA conference rightly criticised gardaí being used as political footballs by some Members of the House. He was clearly referencing Members opposite. I said and say again that I welcome constructive engagement with various Garda associations. Since becoming Minister, I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (30 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The matter relating to Ms Cynthia Owen is not a matter that was referred to Mr. Guerin. I cannot and will not prejudge the outcome of the inquiry being conducted. The whole purpose was to refer the issues that were raised by Sergeant McCabe, about which the Deputy and his party leader made a variety of comment, for independent examination. Mr. Guerin will conduct that independent...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, I was not in a position to attend the AGSI conference on the evening of Monday, 14 April for personal reasons. I was also scheduled to attend a meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday, 15 April regarding my duties as Minister for Defence. My difficulties were explained to the general secretary of the AGSI and, while he was understandably disappointed, I believe he...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (30 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: On 18 February 2014, I gave the Cabinet my assessment of the seriousness for both the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Síochána, and more widely for public confidence in the enforcement of law, of the ongoing controversy relating to reports of unlawful surveillance of GSOC. The Government subsequently appointed retired High Court judge, Mr. Justice John...

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, pursuant to 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I thank Deputies for the support they have given to the Bill since its publication and the highly constructive discussions on it in the House. I also thank Senators for the discussions in the other House. In so far as possible, I have tried to take on board comments and suggestions made and believe the Bill, as amended, is the better for it. When work started on it, the initial intention...

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I began my reply yesterday to the contributions made by Deputies on all sides of the House. I thank all those who have expressed support for the Bill, recognised its important role in the protection of human rights and that this is truly a reforming measure that will enhance the powers available to address issues both of human rights and equality in the context of the new provisions...

Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I understood I was to conclude Second Stage of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014.

Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Very well

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: These amendments deal with the value of fines eligible to be paid in instalments under the Bill. In the Bill as it stands only fines greater than €100 in value can be paid by instalment. However under section 6(5)(b) where more than one fine is imposed at a court sitting these fines can be added together and if the total exceeds €100 they can be paid by instalment. Having...

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: These three amendments concern recovery orders and amend sections 7 and 20 of the Bill. Seanad amendment No. 3 has the effect of limiting the making of recovery orders to fines greater than €500 except where the fined person is a company. This would have the effect of excluding 90% of fines imposed from the recovery provisions. Recovery is a relatively cumbersome procedure and to my...

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: This amendment corrects an error in the Bill where there is an incorrect cross-reference to subsection 4 at the start of section 8(1)(a). The amendment corrects the reference which should be to section 7(2).

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I thought some of the Members opposite were going to contribute as they are in the House. I thank all those who contributed to a very important debate on an important piece of legislation. I will start where I finished in my contribution yesterday evening by saying we want the best possible piece of legislation enacted and we are open to constructive suggestions as to how the legislation...

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (8 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present this Bill to the House. It is now 15 years since the Equality Authority was established and 14 years since the establishment of the Human Rights Commission. In that time, the demographic, social and economic fabric of the State has continued to change profoundly. The commitment and professionalism of the members...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy was absent for an hour this day last week.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Deputy McGrath is living in a fantasy.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Before he claims this is something new, the Deputy should know that thejournal.ie got the date wrong.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy is not interested in hearing that.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has still not commented on the substance of the issue at hand.