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[Deputy Timmy Dooley.] Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers to undocumented non-nationals living in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7929/12] Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): It is the responsibility of all non- EEA nationals who are resident in the State to ensure that they have an appropriate permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. Individuals who do not have a permission to be in the State are liable to be subject to the deportation process as provided for in Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. I am aware of proposals for schemes for undocumented migrants which have been in circulation and I would refer the Deputy to my reply below to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 17 November 2011. The position is unchanged since then. I am aware that there have been proposals of this nature and of course my Department will give due consideration to the issue. However great caution should be exercised before embarking on such a project. A proposal of this nature could give rise to very large, unpredictable and potentially very costly impacts across the full range of public and social services. At EU level, the Member States, in agreeing the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum at the European Council in October 2008, made specific commitments “to use only case-bycase regularisation, rather than generalised regularisation, under national law, for humanitarian or economic reasons”. While the Pact is not legally binding, the political commitment among the Member States, then and now, is clearly against any form of process that would in any way legitimise the status of those unlawfully present without first examining the merits of their individual case. Any possible implication for the operation of the Common Travel Area would also have to be very carefully considered. Interdepartmental Committees 516. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the progress that has been made with the report on the Magdalen laundries; and when it is likely to be published. [7944/12] Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): The Inter-Departmental Committee, under the independent chairmanship of Senator Martin McAleese, submitted an interim progress report last October which was considered by Cabinet and published on my Department’s website www.justice.ie. The Committee, which is receiving the full co-operation of Government Departments, the religious orders, and representative groups of women who were formerly resident in the Laundries, indicated their intention to conclude their work by mid 2012. Residency Permits 517. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering allowing high-skilled workers who have completed two years on the Irish green card scheme to apply for long-term residency in its current form until such time that permanent residency status is possible. [7975/12] Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): At the present time, applicants for Long Term Residence are required to be resident in the State for a period of five years and to have five consecutive work permits. This requirement is in place for all applicants. 566
Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers In relation to the specific category of immigrants referred to by the Deputy, I have asked my officials to examine his proposal and I will revert to him in due course. Proposed Legislation 518. Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the stage at which the report is at regarding the issues surrounding prostitution; when he expects the consultation to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8000/12] Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I announced in the Autumn my intention to arrange a consultation process to help inform the future direction of legislation on prostitution. A detailed discussion document to facilitate the consultation process is being prepared. It will be appreciated that the discussion document, if it is to fully inform the public, needs to be prepared carefully. Drafting of the document is progressing well. I expect that the document will be ready for publication in the coming weeks. This, of course, is subject to resources having regard to competing priorities, including legislative priorities. I will make a further public announcement when the consultation document has been completed. At that point, full particulars regarding the arrangements and time frame for making submissions will be provided. However, I would like to assure the Deputy that ample time will be given to enable members of the public prepare and submit views on this issue. Departmental Staff 519. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the number of public sector workers in his Department or under his aegis, including gardaí, who have retired between 1 January 2012 to date and who will retire by the end of February 2012, including their grade and place of employment, that is Garda station location in tabular form. [8012/12] Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): A detailed breakdown of the number of public servants in my Department and the agencies under my remit who have retired or have indicated their intention to retire in the period from 01 January 2012 to 29th February 2012 is set out in the table: Department/Agency Place of Employment Grade Total Number Department of Justice and Department Head Office Assistant Secretary 3 30 agencies staffed by the Principal Officer 3 Department Assistant Principal 7 Higher Executive Officer 5 Executive Officer 2 Staff Officer 2 Clerical Officer 8 Equality Authority Assistant Principal 2 3 Solicitor 1 Equality Tribunal Assistant Principal 1 1 Irish Prison Service — non- Principal Officer 1 3 discipline grades Assistant Principal 1 Higher Executive Officer 1 567
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