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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 4th January, 2007. The Visa Officer examining the applications requested additional documentation on 18th January, 2007. To date, this documentation has not been received by my Department.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Questions Nos. 345 and 361 of 27 September 2006. These applications are under consideration and a decision will issue in due course.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 87 of 12 October 2006 in which I indicated the position in relation to both of these applications. This remains the position.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The first named person arrived in the State on 16 December, 1999 and applied for asylum. Her husband arrived in the State on 23 May 2001 and applied for asylum. Their applications were refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 90 of 12 October 2006. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the review of this application is completed. The person in question has recently been notified that the original decision is upheld.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently requested further documentation from the person referred to by the Deputy. On receipt of same, the application will be fully considered.

Written Answers — Staff Training: Staff Training (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that while the specific arrangements in place in the various criminal justice agencies under my Department's aegis will vary according to the needs and function of the organisation, the general approach in respect of interaction with persons with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) would be to involve relevant specialist services as appropriate and as the need arises.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 146 of 8 November, 2006. At the time, I indicated that processing of the application had commenced and that the file will be presented to me for a decision in the near future. This remains the position.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Drogheda is one of the 17 areas which form part of the current Garda CCTV Programme, as follows (listed alphabetically): Athlone, Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar, Clondalkin, Clonmel, Drogheda, Dungarvan, Ennis, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Sligo, Tallaght, Tullamore and Waterford. The Garda authorities are currently finalising the...

Written Answers — Garda Interviews: Garda Interviews (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have indicated in the past that I recognise the case made for dispensing with the taking of contemporaneous notes during interviews and for relying instead on electronic recording. I recognise, too, that this would give rise to a number of legal, operational and procedural issues. In its third report (which I laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 18 March 2005), the Steering...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current processing time for valid vetting applications received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) is four weeks. I do not consider that this time period constitutes a "delay". I am further informed that all organisations registered with the GCVU have been advised of this processing time frame and have been advised to factor it into their...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: Grade Remuneration Personal Assistant €43,445–€55,147 Personal Secretary €28,523–€47,039 Executive Officer €28,523–€45,262 Executive Officer €30,027–€47,641 Clerical Officer €22,766–€36,913 Clerical Officer (Worksharing) €22,766–€36,913 Clerical Officer (Worksharing) €22,766–€36,913...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: Grade Remuneration Principal Officer €80,408–€99,457 Administrative Officer €31,141–€55,147 Executive Officer €30,027–€47,641 Clerical Officer €21,625–€35,071

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the original incident, which is the subject of a complaint by the person referred to, is currently being examined by the Garda authorities. It would therefore in the circumstances be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda Authorities that Personal Ballistic/anti-stab vests have been acquired for all Detective and uniform members. These are currently being issued to Detective Gardaí and then will be issued to all uniform members. I will revert to the Deputy when the precise information on the number of vests issued is to hand from the Garda Authorities.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of Wednesday, 27 September 2006 (ref: 28644/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Commissioner has appointed an Assistant Commissioner to assess the impact of the recommendations of the Report for An Garda Síochána, with a view to recommending remedial action where necessary. This review is at an advance stage.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Nigerian national arrived in the State on 4 January, 1999 and applied for asylum. His claim for refugee status was considered under the process then applicable and was refused by the Asylum Division of my Department. He was notified of the decision on 28 January, 2000. He appealed this decision to the appropriate body at the time, the Appeals Authority, which...