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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: In the time available it has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will write to the Deputy in due course on the matters raised. I should point out that while every effort will made to provide the information sought, it is possible that some of the information will not be available in the form requested by Deputy and/or could only be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current average processing time for vetting applications at the Garda Central Vetting Unit is now approximately 4 weeks from date of receipt. In general, vetting applications are processed on a first-come, first served basis in chronological order from date of receipt. This is with a view to observing equity and fairness in respect of all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the maintenance costs for the Garda fleet for the period 2011-2013, including spare parts, tyres and towing, are set out in the table below: 2011 2012 2013 € € € 11,496,945 10,703,431 12,752,325 I am, of course, conscious of the importance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The provision and allocation of Garda transport is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of identified operational circumstances and the availability of resources. I am advised by the Garda authorities that of the 438 new vehicles purchased in 2013, 278 were marked cars and 160 were unmarked cars. No vans were purchased in 2013. I am also informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is a functional unit of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers while their application for protection in the State is being processed. The staff of RIA and of INIS are civil servants of the Department and are not separate to it. RIA produces...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers under the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. RIA are currently providing accommodation for over 4,300 persons in 34 centres throughout the State. Services to residents of direct provision centres are mainstreamed, including in respect of health and community...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Correspondence (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that the concerns raised regarding this tragic case were the subject of a thorough independent examination by a Senior Counsel in 2007 and that the conclusions of that examination were accepted by the then Minister. I have recently received a petition from the person referred to, as well as further correspondence from their legal representative. I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that where a person is intercepted by a member of An Garda Síochána in connection with an alleged road traffic offence, a fixed charge notice is issued to the address provided by the person at the time of the detection of the offence, including where that address is outside the State. Fixed charge notices may also be issued to an address...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Many in this House will, like me, recall the horror of the bombings in Dublin and Monaghan in May 1974, 40 years ago next month, to which the Deputy refers in his question. Despite the passage of time, I know that the resulting pain is still being felt by the survivors and their families, and our thoughts are with them. The House will be aware that the late Mr. Justice Henry Barron carried...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Planning Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The difficulties experienced by property owners arising from trees and high hedges on neighbouring land were raised in both the Dáil and Seanad during passage of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009. My Department consulted on the matter with the Law Reform Commission, which had been involved in drafting the 2009 Act, and the Commission took the view that unreasonable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have however been informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: The arrangements made for the carrying out of post-mortems are a matter for the relevant coroner. In this context the Deputy will appreciate that a coroner is a statutory officer exercising quasi-judicial functions in relation to which he or she is independent and neither I nor my Department has any role in the coronial process in particular cases. The costs associated with the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually under the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. In particular, these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Last December I initiated a public consultation process to review the procedures for judicial appointment. This review is considering how best to ensure and protect the principle of judicial independence and includes consideration of issues such as the appointment process, eligibility criteria, the role of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board and the need to promote equality and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Jewish Museum (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: In a personal capacity I have over the years, on occasion, attended at the museum for some events. I have also discussed with Brian Hayes T.D., in his capacity as Minister for State in the Office of Public Works, matters relating to the Museum.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Reports of the Ombudsman for Children (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I take it the Deputy is referring to the inquiry carried out by Ms Emily Logan under Section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005. Ms Logan was appointed under that Section of the Act to carry out an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding two children from two different Roma families being taken temporarily into care in October 2013 and to report her findings to me. Ms Logan...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of Way Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: As regards improved access to land for heritage and countryside recreation purposes, the position is that primary responsibility for this policy area, and for related legislation, rests with the Minister and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. That Department's web site contains useful information concerning National Rural Development, including the National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 and 492 together. The very tragic case referred to by the Deputy has been the subject of considerable correspondence and representations over many years. The position is that I, as Minister, do not have a role in the investigation or prosecution of criminal offences and such matters are properly dealt with by An Garda Síochána and the Director...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Religious Services (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: Insofar as my responsibilities as Minister for Justice and Equality are concerned, chaplains work within the Prison Service only and my answer is confined to matters that relate to this role within the IPS. I would like to inform the Deputy that Prison Governors are obliged under the Prison Rules to facilitate prisoners in the practice of religious beliefs. Pastoral or chaplaincy services...