Tuesday, 16 Oct 2012

Written Answers Nos. 443-465

Departmental Banking

Questions (443)

Michael McGrath

Question:

443. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44848/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The information requested in relation to bank accounts used by my Department is set out in the following tables:

Vote accounts

Financial institution	Account	Purpose	Interest Charged/Fees	Interest Charged/Fees
-	-	-	2011	2012 (est)
AIB*	EFT account	To facilitate the processing of electronic payments for the Department’s Vote	€3,239	€2,300
Ulster Bank	Number 1 account	To facilitate the transmission of income to the Central Bank	Nil	Nil
Ulster Bank	Number 2 account	To maintain an interest free deposit in lieu of bank fees and also to handle any Departmental credit card debits	Nil	Nil
Bank of Ireland	Met Éireann	To facilitate the direct payment for weather reports, services, etc. by Met Éireann customers	€4,250	€3,500

* Interest earned by Department on cleared overnight balances.

Environment Fund accounts

-	-	-		Interest Charged /Fees
Financial institution	Account	Purpose	2011	2012
Bank of Ireland	Number 1 account	To facilitate the lodgement of income to the Fund and also to maintain an interest free balance in lieu of bank fees	Nil	Nil
Bank of Ireland	Number 2 account	To facilitate the processing of payments from the Fund	Nil	Nil
Housing Finance Agency	Environment Fund	Fund balances are retained in this interest bearing investment account	Nil	Nil

Local Government Fund accounts

-	-	-		Interest Charged /Fees
Financial institution	Account	Purpose	2011	2012
Permanent TSB	Number 1 account	To facilitate the lodgement of income to the Fund and also to maintain an interest free balance in lieu of bank fees	Nil	Nil
Permanent TSB	Number 2 account	To facilitate the processing of payments from the Fund	Nil	Nil
National Treasury Management Agency	Local Government Fund	Fund balances are retained in this interest bearing investment account	Nil	Nil

99% of all payments made by my Department are issued electronically.

Information in this regard in respect of agencies is a matter for the bodies concerned.

Local Government Reform

Questions (444)

Dara Calleary

Question:

444. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which the White Paper on Local Government Reform will be published; and the steps that will be taken on local government reform following its publication. [44861/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Following Government approval, I launched a detailed policy statement for the reform of local government, Action Programme for Effective Local Government, earlier today. The programme sets out a clear vision for the future of local government and proposals to achieve it, with particular focus on strengthening structures at regional, county and sub-county levels, expanding the role of local government, maximising operational and organisational efficiency and improving governance, oversight, local political and executive leadership and citizen engagement.

The reform programme also reflects other work under way in relation to various aspects of local government, including local authority mergers, efficiency implementation, local government funding and alignment of local and community development with local government. The Action Programme, which is available on my Department’s website at www.environ.ie, outlines implementation arrangements for the reform programme and certain issues which will be the subject of further policy development work. A number of related reports which have been published in conjunction with the Action Programme, including the report of the Steering Group on alignment of local development and local government and the report of the Waterford Local Government Committee, are also available on the site.

Question No. 445 answered with Question No. 429.

Tribunals of Inquiry Reports

Questions (446)

James Bannon

Question:

446. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any proceedings have been initiated against the State arising out of the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45594/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

No proceedings have been initiated against the State, arising out of the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal , in areas in respect of which I, or my Department, have responsibility.

Questions Nos. 447 and 448 answered with Question No. 410.

State Airports

Questions (449)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

449. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of security for Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44914/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the cost to An Garda Síochána of security for Shannon Airport from 2004 to September 2012 is €16,316,547.

Legal Services Regulation

Questions (450)

Pat Deering

Question:

450. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason persons transferring land to a son or daughter or multiple transfers must use different solicitors adding extra expense to what is already a very expensive transaction. [44109/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The matter the Deputy is referring to is the Conveyancing Conflicts of Interest Regulation which was adopted by the Council of the Law Society on 7 September 2012 with a view to it coming into effect on 1 January 2013. The Law Society is the independent statutory body for the regulation of the solicitors profession in the State. Section 5 of the Solicitors Act 1954 provides for the Society to make regulations which are necessary for the carrying out of its functions and requires that such regulations be laid by the Society before each House of the Oireachtas.

The new regulation, which prohibits the same solicitor from acting for both vendor and purchaser in conveyancing transactions, was made by the Law Society on foot of the recommendations contained in the "Conveyancing Conflicts Task Force Report" published by the Society in July. The Task Force was specifically set up to look at the existing guidelines and regulations relating to solicitors acting for both parties in such transactions. The Report, which is publicly available on the Law Society's website (www.lawsociety.ie), details the arguments that were put forward both in favour of and against the introduction of this regulation and explains the reasons behind the decision to propose its adoption. It sets out how the Task Force undertook extensive consultations with members of the solicitors profession and other relevant interested parties and stakeholders and took account, inter alia, of the November 2010 joint HSE and UCD report concerning the "Abuse and Neglect of Older People in Ireland". The Task Force also researched and reviewed the regulatory regimes in other jurisdictions and analysed judicial and academic commentary relevant to all issues considered.

In noting the Deputy's concerns about the possible cost implications of the new Law Society Regulation, I would expect the relevant costs to even out on the basis of the actual work being done for each party concerned and this is something that can be monitored including in the context of the new and more transparent legal costs regime to be introduced under the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011. I also have to acknowledge the lessons of previous litigation in this area and of our last property boom which point to the fundamental need to avoid conflicts of interests in the conduct of conveyancing transactions - be that on the part of solicitors or on the part of their clients including where multiple, elderly or otherwise vulnerable family members may be concerned. While it would be better if such protections were not necessary at all, there can be no doubt that the new Regulation affords better protection - both to solicitors and to their respective clients - from any claims, now or in the future, that the issue of undue influence arises in relation to any conveyancing transaction concerned. Similarly, in non-family conveyancing transactions, the interests of seller and purchaser would seem better represented and protected in their own right under the new Regulation.

Registration of Title

Questions (451, 477)

Finian McGrath

Question:

451. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a property (details supplied) in Dublin 3 where there are issues on land registry and deeds, [44182/12]

Finian McGrath

Question:

477. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a Land Registry application (details supplied) in Dublin 3 [44750/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 477 together.

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 will be aware of the service to T.D.s and Senators which provides information on the current status of applications, such as the subject of this question, which was introduced in May 2006. The service provides a speedier, more efficient and more cost effective alternative to submitting Parliamentary Questions. It is operated by the PRA and is available all year round.

I can further inform the Deputy that his query has been forwarded to the PRA for attention and direct reply via the above mentioned service.

Personal Insolvency Act

Questions (452)

Finian McGrath

Question:

452. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the new advisory service for mortgage holders. [44183/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 1265 of 18 September, 2012 in which I said that the precise details in regard to the regulation of personal insolvency practitioners require further consideration in the final development of the Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 in consultation with the Department of Finance, the Central Bank and relevant professional bodies. I will be bringing forward detailed proposals by way of amendments to the Bill during its passage through the Oireachtas.

I can assure the Deputy that no decisions have been taken as to who may be licensed as personal insolvency practitioners.

I should mention that I have no role in regard to the Mortgage Advisory Service operated by the Department of Social Protection.

Drug Dealing

Questions (453)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

453. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the recent deaths in Cork, and the serious illness of others, from high strength heroin, if the remaining high strength heroin has been seized and the individual responsible for making this heroin available arrested. [44252/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I would firstly extend my deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the two young men who tragically lost their lives recently in Cork City in what would appear to be drug related deaths.

I am advised by the Health authorities that the Health Services Executive Addiction Services issued a public health warning on Friday 5 October 2012 based on reports of these deaths which occurred at two separate locations in Cork City on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 October 2012.

This warning also issued following reports of three persons who presented to the Emergency Departments in Cork hospitals during that period requiring urgent medical treatment following suspected drug overdose.

I am further advised that there have been no similar incidents reported in the interim period and whilst all HSE staff are remaining vigilant the Health authorities have subsequently stood down the national alert. Should there be any further incidents the alert will be escalated again and issued nationally if required.

I have also been advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána's investigation into these matters is at an advanced stage.

Furthermore, all of the circumstances of the deaths of the two young men will be fully investigated in the course of Coroner inquests which will be informed by the results of toxicology tests.

Given that the Garda investigations into these matters are ongoing it would be inappropriate for me to comment any further at this point.

However, I would like to acknowledge the close interagency working that has been taking place between the Mercy University Hospital Cork, the HSE and the Gardaí both locally in Cork and nationally in dealing with these tragic events.

Anti-Social Behaviour

Questions (454)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

454. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of anti-social behaviour orders that have been issued under the Criminal Justice Act 2006 each year since 2007 and to date in 2012; the age profile of those that have been issued anti social behaviour orders; the type and level of offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44254/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January 2007. Part 13 of the Act, which relates to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to children, these range from a warning from a member of An Garda Síochána, to a good behaviour contract involving the child and his or her parents or guardian, to referral to the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme and finally to the making of a behaviour order by the Children Court. With regard to adults, they include a warning and the making of a civil order by the court.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that up to 30 September 2012, 3,698 behaviour warnings were issued to adults and 2,242 to children. Fifteen good behaviour contracts were made in respect of a child. In addition, four civil orders (in respect of adults) and three behaviour orders (in respect of children) have been issued by the courts.

In setting up the regime in the Act the intention was that the different interventions would address the problem behaviour. If they succeeded, there would be no need to apply to the courts for an order. It is only if they failed to lead to a behaviour adjustment by the person in question, that a court order would be applied for.

I am further informed that three of the four orders issued in respect of adults related to persons aged between 20 and 30 and one related to a person aged between 40 and 50. The three orders issued to children related to persons aged between 14 and 17 inclusive.

I am also informed that the majority of offences for which behaviour warnings or orders are issued appear to arise from complaints of nuisance made to An Garda Síochána. This includes unruly gatherings, causing disturbance to local residents and failing to comply with lawful requests to desist from such behaviour. In relation to adults, many offences relate to noise, disturbance and offensive behaviour, which are frequently alcohol related.

Inspector of Prisons Reports

Questions (455)

Robert Troy

Question:

455. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the report compiled by the Inspector of Prisons on St. Patrick's Institution, Dublin, will be published. [44268/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Report on an Inspection of St. Patrick's Institution compiled by the Inspector of Prisons and the Irish Prison Service Action Plan for St. Patrick's Institution have been published on the Departmental website today. These can be accessed at http://www.justice.ie/

Road Traffic Offences

Questions (456, 458)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

456. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in the period 1 January 2012 to 1 June 2012, the number of persons convicted for the offence of using a mobile phone handset while driving. [44291/12]

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

458. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality from the period 1 June 2011 to 31 December 2011, if he will provide a list of the number of persons convicted for the offence of using a mobile phone handset while driving. [44319/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 and 458 together.

The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose.

I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Missing Persons Numbers

Questions (457)

Ciara Conway

Question:

457. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the bones found in the waters off Hook Head and Helvick Head in 2010 and 2011 have not been sent for analysis or identification; the reason the families who have lost loved ones at sea had not been communicated with regarding the discovery of these bones; if he will assist in having the remains tested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44308/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am informed by the Garda authorities that during the last three years, there have been a number of human bone and skull finds off the coast of counties Wexford and Waterford.

Enquiries to establish the identity of the human remains referred to have not yielded any positive results to date and consideration is now being afforded by the Garda authorities to having nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis conducted on these remains, having regard to whether such testing might yield positive results. While DNA testing is of huge benefit in the identification of missing persons, the scientific advice is that testing in this instance may not be successful as the extraction of DNA profiles from bones that have been in the water for a long time is extremely difficult, as the sea has been found to cause substantial degrading of DNA material. The outcome of the assessment insofar as these remains are concerned is awaited.

I am very much aware of the concerns which have been expressed in relation to these remains and my Department has conveyed these concerns to the Garda authorities. I am confident that in cases of missing persons, whether at sea or on land, An Garda Síochána does all in its power to assist families of those who have been lost and, in particular, would contact families when they have any information of substance to impart.

Question No. 458 answered with Question No. 456.

Garda Transport Provision

Questions (459)

Seán Kenny

Question:

459. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to have unmarked motorcycles attached to the Garda Traffic Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44331/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including motorcycles, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational requirements.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the motorcycles attached to the Garda Traffic Corps play an important role in An Garda Síochána's strategy of providing high visibility traffic policing. Accordingly, they have no plans to introduce unmarked motorcycles to the Traffic Corps Fleet.

Garda Equipment

Questions (460)

Seán Kenny

Question:

460. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of mountain bikes attached to the Garda R and J Districts; the last time the districts received an additional bike; if he plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44332/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The provision and allocation of Garda resources, including mountain bikes, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that in total there are 24 mountain bikes attached to the Garda J and R Districts. The latest allocations of mountain bikes to the J and R Districts were in 2008 and 2006, respectively.

I am further advised that the Garda authorities are satisfied that the current allocations of mountain bikes are sufficient to meet existing policing requirements and, accordingly, they have no plans to increase the number of bikes in service within the Districts referred to by the Deputy.

Garda Civilian Staff

Questions (461)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

461. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the civilianisation of the Airport Immigration Service; the number of Gardaí that have been returned to routine duties as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44344/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I refer the Deputy to my answer to Dáil Question No. 171 of 4th October, 2012 which sets out the latest position in respect of the matters raised by him.

Public Sector Staff Career Breaks

Questions (462, 483)

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

462. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff in his Department or agencies under his control that are currently on career break; the number of staff currently hired temporarily to cover those on career break; if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers by grade and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44371/12]

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

483. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff across the public service that are currently on a career break; if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers on career leave by Department and agency; the estimated cost of this scheme per year; the number of staff currently hired temporarily to cover those on career break; the reforms that have taken place in this general area in the past year; if these staff were counted as a reduction in numbers employed in the public service during that time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45629/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 and 483 together.

There are 104 staff of my Department and agencies staffed by my Department, as set out in the table below, currently on career break. This includes staff availing of a career break under Circular 18/98 - Special Leave without pay for career breaks and also the Special Civil Service Incentive Career Break Scheme 2009.

Staff availing of a career break under Circular 18/98 are availing of unpaid leave and therefore my Department does not incur any cost during the period of their career break. The estimated cost of the scheme for 2011 for those staff availing of a career break under the Special Civil Service Incentive Career Break Scheme 2009 is €563,910.

Temporary replacements are not hired for staff on career break. In some circumstances, however, where the urgent business needs of the area requires it, a person on career break will be replaced by way of internal transfer.

Staff availing of a career break are not considered serving staff for the duration of their career break.

The Deputy should be aware that reform of the Career Break Scheme is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Department	Grade
Department’s Head Office	Assistant Principal Officer x 2
-	Administrative Officer x 3
-	Higher Executive Officer x 9
-	Executive Officer x 28
-	Staff Officer x 1
-	Clerical Officer x 39
-	Service Officer x 1
Equality Authority	Assistant Principal Officer x 1
-	Executive Officer x 2
-	Clerical Officer x 1
Irish Prison Service	Clerical Officer x 3
Private Security Authority	Assistant Principal Officer x 1
Data Protection Commission	Assistant Principal Officer x 1
Probation Service	Probation Officer x 7
-	Clerical Officer x 5

Citizenship Applications

Questions (463)

Tom Hayes

Question:

463. Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will grant a person (details supplied) in County Cork the right to apply for Irish citizenship despite not meeting the residency requirements due to the fact that they are married to an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44390/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

Officials in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question.

Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. The conditions are that the applicant must

- be of full age

- be of good character

- have had a period of one year's continuous residency in the State immediately before the date of application and, during the eight years immediately preceding that period, have had a total residence in the State amounting to four years

- intend in good faith to continue to reside in the State after naturalisation

- have, before a judge of the District Court in open court, in a citizenship ceremony or in such manner as the Minister, for special reasons, allows—

(i) made a declaration, in the prescribed manner, of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State, and

(ii) undertaken to faithfully observe the laws of the State and to respect its democratic values.

A foreign national who is married to, or is the Civil Partner of, an Irish citizen for at least three years may apply for naturalisation under section 15A of the Irish Naturalisation and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, where they have been continuously resident in the island of Ireland for the year immediately prior to the date of their application and for two out of the four years prior to that year. The marriage or civil partnership must be subsisting and recognised under Irish law.

Section 15A provides that the Minister may waive certain conditions for naturalisation if satisfied that the applicant would suffer serious consequences in respect of his or her bodily integrity or liberty if not granted Irish citizenship.

Section 16 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, waive some or all of the statutory conditions in certain circumstances i.e. where an applicant is of Irish descent or of Irish associations; where an applicant is a person who is a refugee within the meaning of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees; or where an applicant is a Stateless person within the meaning of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Stateless persons. For the purposes of Section 16, a person is of Irish associations if he or she is related by blood, affinity or adoption to, or is the civil partner of, a person who is an Irish citizen or entitled to be an Irish citizen or he or she was related by blood, affinity or adoption to, or was the civil partner of, a person who is deceased and who, at the time of his or her death, was an Irish citizen or entitled to be an Irish citizen.

It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Proposed Legislation

Questions (464)

James Bannon

Question:

464. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will urgently introduce legislation in line with other European countries to ban the wearing of the burqua and niqab and other similar coverings, which are not religious requirements, but rather a convention observed in some Muslim countries, and which raise security concerns and possible risk to public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44458/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

There are no plans to introduce legislation of the type outlined by the Deputy in this case.

Departmental Expenditure

Questions (465)

James Bannon

Question:

465. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost in 2011 to his Department and to each body under the aegis of his Department of implementing the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44470/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I wish to inform the Deputy that the information he requested is summarised in the table below.

I can also inform the Deputy that while my Department does engage outside translators on occasion, as much translation work as possible is undertaken by an in-house translator and other staff members who are proficient in Irish. Examples of documents translated by Departmental staff include Rules of Court, Statutory Instruments, forms, website pages, letters etc.

It was not possible to obtain data from An Garda Síochána in the timeframe allowed. As soon as this information becomes available it will be forwarded directly to the Deputy.

Agency/Division	Reason for Cost	Cost in (€)
Courts Service	Translated documents included: Court Documents, Circuit Court Calendar, Statutory Instruments, Press Releases, Correspondence, Courts Service Annual Report, Judicial Appointments Advisory Board Annual Report, Court Fees Orders, Courts Service Appropriation Account and Court Leaflets.	15,576
Criminal Assets Bureau	Translation of the Annual Report	895
Equality Authority	Implementation of the Official Languages Act 2003	3,961
Equality Tribunal	Implementation of the Official Languages Act 2003	10,992
Human Rights Commission	Implementation of the Official Languages Act 2003	2,000
Irish Film Classification Office	Translation Services	72
Irish Prison Service*	Translation of the Annual Report for 2010	1,100
Legal Aid Board	Translation of the Annual Report, information leaflets and website material Production costs of the Irish language part of the Annual Report Signage	9,248 1,000 (estimated) 2,675
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner	Translation of the Annual Report Translation of a Press Release and Guidance Note for the website Translation of an automatic e-mail response for the on-line payments system	7,165 982 30
Property Registration Authority	Translation, design and publication of the Annual Report (2010) and Statement of Strategy (2011) Translation of the Customer Survey 2011 Translation of website updates	- - 7,432 (total for PRA)
Department of Justice and Equality	Implementation of the Official Languages Act 2003	30,072
		93,200 (total)

* The cost of translating documents into Irish is met from the Prison Service Administrative Budget. This cost cannot be readily distinguished from general administrative costs.