Jack Wall
Question:100. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Defence his views on a submission (details supplied); if he will reply to the requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/16]
View answerDepartmental Staff Retirements
Questions (100)
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I can confirm that no cases of the kind referred to by the Deputy were taken against my Department in the last four years.
Easter Rising Commemorations
Questions (101)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:101. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Defence if in 2016 he will present a special medal to all living members of the Defence Forces, serving and retired, in recognition of their service and as a commemoration of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/16]
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The State is undertaking a comprehensive programme of commemorations during 2016 which commenced on New Year’s Day in Dublin Castle. Further details of the commemorations being held this year are available at www.ireland.ie. Iam currently considering any further initiatives that may be introduced in this context.
Defence Forces Properties
Questions (102)
Robert Troy
Question:102. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence to carry out a feasibility study and investigate possible future uses of this facility of Columb Military Barracks in Mullingar, County Westmeath. [3360/16]
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As I mentioned to the Deputy yesterday Officials from the Department are scheduled to meet with the CEO of Westmeath County Council later this week to discuss the long-term future plans for the Barracks. I would hope that some progress can be made to determine the future direction for the Barracks. I would also be happy to discuss, with any interested group, any proposals they may have for the possible purchase and future development of the site for the benefit of the local community. This is in keeping with the Department’s policy to dispose of surplus property no longer required for military purposes. While the Department supports the ongoing use of the Barracks by the local community, the current financial and administrative burden resulting from the retention of the Barracks cannot be sustained given that the Barracks is no longer required for military purposes.
Visa Applications
Questions (103)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:103. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application for a visa by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3352/16]
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I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a visa application in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy was created on-line on 14 January, 2016. When the required supporting documentation is submitted by the applicant to the Visa Office in Dublin, the application will be processed and a decision issued.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the 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 the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
Departmental Properties
Questions (104)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Question:104. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Office of Public Works will make the former Garda Síochána station at Ballitore, County Kildare available for community use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3359/16]
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The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources and for the day to day management of An Garda Síochána. The Garda District and Station Rationalisation Programme was implemented in An Garda Síochána during 2012 and 2013, resulted in the closure of 39 Garda stations in 2012 and 100 Garda stations in 2013. I am advised by An Garda Síochána that under the Policing Plan 2013 Garda Station Ballitore, Co. Kildare was closed and its future use is a matter for the Garda Authorities in conjunction with the Office of Public Works.
Departmental Staff Retirements
Questions (105)
Jack Wall
Question:105. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a submission (details supplied); if she will reply to the requests in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3291/16]
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The details requested by the Deputy for my Department are set out in the following table.
|
Year |
Number of Cases |
Number of Cases Settled |
Employment Equality Tribunal |
Mediation |
Outcome |
Legal Costs |
|
2015 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
2014 |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Matter settled by agreement at Mediation. The outcome of mediation at the EAT is confidential. |
No legal costs incurred |
|
2013 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
2012 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Garda Vetting Applications
Questions (106)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:106. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when Garda Síochána clearance will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3333/16]
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that two vetting applications on behalf of the person referred to were received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on 15 and 17 October 2015. The applications were processed and returned to the registered organisations concerned on 29 October 2015 and 11 November 2015 respectively. It would be advisable for the applicant to contact the relevant registered organisations to ascertain the current position.