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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 matter——

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 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 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 Gardaí 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 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 — 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 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 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 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...

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: He would sit down on the road.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: They do you no good.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is a fraud.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is an amateur detective.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is on the back of a postage stamp.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed that there is no record in my Department of any recent correspondence directly from the person to whom the Deputy refers. However I can confirm that he has instituted legal proceedings against the State in relation to certain matters and these proceedings are being dealt with in the usual way through the Chief State Solicitors Office.

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Following Government approval, I established the Remembrance Commission in 2003 for a period of three years. The Commission disburses ex gratia payments under the provisions of the Amended Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance for Victims in this Jurisdiction of the Conflict in Northern Ireland, including for victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. The Government also...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Marriage to an Irish national by a non EU national does not grant any automatic right to reside in the State. However, if a non EU national spouse of an Irish national was already legally resident in the State prior to the marriage then he or she can make a request to the local Registration Officer for a change of their immigration status to reflect their marriage to that Irish national. If,...