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Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Shamelessly canvassing.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Garda enforcement under road traffic legislation is not concentrated at perceived soft target areas but in a fair and balanced manner. The Garda IT system underpinning the Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS) rolled out nationally for speeding offences on 2 February 2006. The following tables set out the number of fixed charge notices issued for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that a site for the permanent decentralised offices for the Property Registration Authority's Roscommon office has been identified. The matter is now being progressed by the Office of Public Works and it is anticipated that the accommodation will be ready for occupation in 2009. The Property Registration Authority has carried out an advance move to...

Written Answers — Terrorist Threats: Terrorist Threats (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Aviation security arrangements at Irish airports are kept under continuous review by both the Department of Transport and the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC). The NCASC is chaired by the Department of Transport, and both my Department and the Garda Síochána are represented on it, together with a range of other key stakeholders. I understand that the Department of...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the E4 subhead of the Garda Síochána Vote covers expenditure on new Garda CCTV installations, the maintenance of existing Garda CCTV systems and the allocation of grant aid funding for the Community Based CCTV Scheme, which is being administered on behalf of my Department by Pobal. The Community Based CCTV Scheme, which I launched in June 2005,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa applications in question were approved on 9th November, 2006.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 221 together. Funding of €110,000 in respect of a National Missing Persons Helpline, made available by my Department in 2002 and 2003, was channelled through the Victim Support organisation and was in addition to the ongoing funding that the organisation received for the provision of services to victims of crime. This funding of €110,000 was...

Written Answers — Family Reunification: Family Reunification (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the application in question was approved on 17th November, 2006.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to was investigated by the Garda Síochána in the area concerned in accordance with Garda operational procedures. I am further informed that a person who went voluntarily to the Garda Síochána was interviewed in relation to the incident and made a statement admitting the incident. An investigation file was submitted to the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has recently written to the legal representative of the person concerned informing them that residence has been approved in respect of their client.

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Peace Commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and Peace Commissioners receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. An application for appointment may be submitted by a person who is interested in obtaining an appointment or a third party may submit a...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question is advised to submit a fresh visa application setting out the new travel dates. If necessary the current visa will be 'cancelled without prejudice' and a new visa issued. In exceptional circumstances the administration fee may be waived.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Six hundred and ninety officers in my Department have applied to the Central Applications Facility to decentralise under the Government Programme.

Written Answers — Firearms Restrictions: Firearms Restrictions (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under Section 29 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 I may, by statutory instrument and in the interests of public safety and security, declare specific firearms and ammunition as "restricted", by reference to their category, calibre, working mechanism, muzzle energy and description. It should be noted that where a firearm is deemed "restricted" it does not mean that the possession or sale of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for long term residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received on the 16th June 2006. The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the road traffic collision referred to involved a motorcycle with a driver and pillion passenger and a car. The driver of the motorcycle was seriously injured and was brought to Mayo General Hospital. He was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he died on 26 October 2004. The pillion passenger received less serious injuries, and the driver...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 8th November, 2006. A decision in respect of the application will be made in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Lottery Licensing Laws: Lottery Licensing Laws (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 to 209, inclusive, together. I have been informed by the Gardaí that they are aware of a number of gambling casinos in the Dublin area as indicated by the Deputy. These private clubs are visited by the Gardaí Síochána on a regular basis and no irregularities have been detected to date that would justify a prosecution under the Gaming & Lotteries Acts...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 on Thursday, 16 November, 2006, following the attestation of 299 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 on Thursday, 16 November, 2006, following the attestation of 299 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...