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- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The Dublin transportation authority legislation is due for publication this session. The Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 overtook the particular Bill to which the Deputy referred.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The legislation in question is at an advanced stage of drafting and will be introduced early next year. This will enable Ireland to sign all the relevant conventions.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: A debate is not promised on that issue.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The answer is "Yes".
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: While I would be glad to share my views on this matter with the Deputy, I will do so afterwards.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: No legislation is promised.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The commitment is to publish the Bill this session so that it can be debated by the House in the coming session.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: That legislation will be published next year.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The Taoiseach has indicated his willingness to promote such a referendum, if there is a wording that attracts general support.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: He will also engage in a widespread process of consultation. His commitment to address this issue was welcomed by all parties, including that of the Deputy.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: While the Taoiseach has indicated he is prepared to amend the Constitution, he wishes to engage in a process of consultation. On a matter of constitutional importance, one does not simply state that something will be put into the constitution, no matterââ
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: No, one does not. He stated he would engage in a process of consultation. If, having welcomed his announcement, the Deputies opposite have some input on this matter, the Government would be glad to have it.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: No.
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 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 SÃochána 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 Operations: Garda Operations (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: When incidents are being recorded on the PULSE system, the details of the incident, including the location of the occurrence, are entered. It is the responsibility of the Gardaà attending incidents, including any at the premises referred to by the Deputy, to ensure that the particular incident is recorded on the PULSE system. Anti-social behaviour/public disorder type offences come within...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 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 SÃochána 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 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 Division of my Department on 12 April 2005. Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that applicants for naturalisation, other than spouses of Irish citizens, must have been resident in the State for five years of...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 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 SÃochána 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 Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have received a report from the Garda Authorities in relation to the allegations made in the correspondence referred to by the Deputy and I am informed that the allegations made are the subject of an ongoing Garda investigation. I am further informed that it is expected that an investigation file on the allegations will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in due course. The...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 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 SÃochána 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...