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

Michael McDowell: I have requested from the Garda Síochána the information requested, and I will contact the Deputy again when a response is received.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Employment Equality Act 1998 as amended by the Equality Act 2004 places an obligation on all employers in Ireland to prevent harassment in the workplace. The administration of this legislation is a matter for my Department and, more particularly, the Equality Authority. Persons who consider themselves to be the victims of harassment may bring a claim to the Equality Tribunal....

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

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation, based on marriage to an Irish citizen, was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 21 June 2004 and was assigned file reference number 68/2104/04. The applicant subsequently lodged a fresh application on 23 February 2006 (68/1232/06) as it appears he may have been under the misapprehension that the initial application was...

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that current policing plans for the Tralee area are predicated on the prevention of anti-social and public order offences, the prevention of crime, including crimes of violence against persons and property, and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. This strategy is, and will continue to be,...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (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 Deployment: Garda Deployment (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 — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (21 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a Garda report in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are only two sites currently available to the Irish Prison Service in the Cork region for prison development. The existing site in Cork city has been considered in detail and is not deemed to be suitable. The prison facility on Spike Island offers obvious advantages from a security perspective and is immediately available for development. No other sites in the Cork region have been...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I assume the Deputy is referring to the procedures in regard to applying for subsidiary protection status under the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006, which I signed into law recently and are effective from 10 October 2006. I refer the Deputy to the Information Note on the Regulations which is available on my Department's website along with the Regulations....

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedure: Garda Complaints Procedure (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána is duty-bound to uphold the rule of law, and it has been seeking to do so in difficult circumstances and in a sometimes confrontational scenario not of its making. With specific regard to incidents on 10 November, 2006, I am informed by the Garda authorities that as criminal prosecutions may arise, it is not considered appropriate to comment further at this time. This...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship section of my Department in December 2003. I understand that processing of the application is complete and that the case file has been submitted to me for a decision. I will advise the Deputy and the person in question once I have reached a decision on the...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 to 79, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that Castlebar is one of the 17 locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme that remains to be completed. I am advised that the Garda authorities propose to take over the existing CCTV system in Castlebar Town. This system was installed in 2004 by a local group called...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: There is no provision for the granting of permanent residency in Irish Immigration legislation. However, the proposed Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill will, for the first time, make statutory provision for a status of long term resident. An application for long term residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received on the 26th June 2006. The position in relation to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no record of a current visa application in respect of the person in question. I can confirm receipt of an application in respect of the person in question by the Honorary Consul in Kiev on 30th May, 2006. This single journey visa was issued. In general, multiple-entry visas may be issued when an applicant has demonstrated a compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 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 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I presume the Deputy is referring to those public boards or other authorities under my Department's aegis to which persons are appointed either as Chairpersons or ordinary members. Bodies without such a board/authority structure are not listed. Name of Public Body Statutory Process involved in the Appointment of Chairs and Members National Crime Council Non-statutory body. Private...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strategy, identifies the requirement for an enterprise-wide email system within An Garda Síochána. The rollout, which is currently ongoing, provides facilities to all Gardaí from Superintendent rank and above. Access is also provided to other individual members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (16 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: A total of 7,174 applications for the Garda Reserve had been received nationally up to 14th November 2006. On 30 September 2006 37 trainees began phase one training in the Garda College in Templemore. They are currently in phase four of their training and will complete their training in mid-December. Interviews are taking place this month for applicants from counties Limerick, Kerry, Galway,...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (16 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 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (16 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 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...