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Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The capacity and number of prisoners in prison custody on 23 October 2006, is set out in the table below:- Institution Normal Bed Capacity Number in Custody Mountjoy Prison 480 463 Dóchas Centre 85 91 St. Patrick's Institution 217 177 Cork Prison 259 270 Limerick Prison (Male) 271 278 Limerick Prison (Female) 20 16 Castlerea Prison 206 224 Cloverhill Prison 433 408 Wheatfield...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned was the subject of Oral Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 2 February, 2006 at which time the particular circumstances of her case were outlined. It was pointed out that the person concerned was illegally resident in the State and was required to leave the State. It was advised that she could reapply for the appropriate visa should she wish to return. However, the Visa...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, as part of the routine Operational Orders put in place by Garda Management to prevent and detect breaches of criminal law during protests, marches and other events are routinely recorded on video by An Garda Síochána. I am further informed that the video-taping of events is intended to record the movement of all persons, including the...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that section 185 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 came into effect on 1 August 2006, in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (Commencement) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 390 of 2006). Section 185 amends section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 in order to extend the existing offences of assaulting or obstructing peace officers to other...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA), has entered into a contractual arrangement for the accommodation of asylum seekers at a premises in Dublin 22 as per details supplied. The centre will have an overall capacity for 250 persons or approximately 60-65 families. The centre opened on 10th October and to date, a total of 21 families have been placed there.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned should make a new application for long term residency when he has completed 60 months legal residency on the basis of Work Permit, Work Authorisation, or Working Visa conditions. An exemption from Work Permit requirements is considered at the same time. He should submit the following documentation in support of the application: 1. Clear and legible copy of passport, all...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the average processing time for valid applications for Garda vetting received at the Garda Central Vetting Unit is currently four weeks. Any further time frame involved in the filling of a position for which Garda vetting is required is solely a matter for the recruiting organisation, over which the Garda authorities have no control.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Oct 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 Stations: Garda Stations (24 Oct 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Immigration Division of my Department has received correspondence from the person concerned. They will be in touch with her in due course in relation to her immigration status.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 1 June 2004. I am advised by my officials that processing of the application of the person concerned has commenced. When this is completed, I will advise both the Deputy and the applicant of my decision.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, in October 2005, an application for criminal history vetting was received at the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) from the Health Service Executive (HSE) in respect of the person in question. On this vetting application, previous residential addresses in the United Kingdom (UK) were supplied, and a Garda enquiry was made with the relevant UK...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 4th October, 2006 and is awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of the application in question will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost, excluding basic salaries, of ongoing Garda policing arrangements at Shannon Airport is as follows: Year Expenditure € 2002 486,603 2003 762,999 2004 975,091 2005 738,018 2006 (as of September) 1,309,008 Total 4,217,719 Pursuant to the Garda Síochána Act 2005, it is the function of the Garda Síochána to provide policing...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Oct 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 — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Explosives Act, 1875 provides for control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks. The 1875 Act was amended by the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 which came into effect on 1 August, 2006. These amendments provide for new offences governing the misuse of fireworks in public places and an offence of possession of illegally imported fireworks with intent to supply. They...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a certificate of Irish citizenship for the person referred to was issued on 19 October 2006 by the Citizenship section of my Department. As the declaration was lodged originally at the Irish Embassy in London, the certificate has been forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin for transmission to officials at the Embassy, who will then...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda youth diversion projects are a community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiative which seek to divert young persons from becoming involved — or further involved — in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. By doing so, the projects...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda youth diversion project guidelines have been developed to deal with the establishment, operation, administration and monitoring of projects. In accordance with the Guidelines, proposals to establish new Garda youth diversion projects are forwarded to the Garda Commissioner for consideration and recommendation to my Department. Projects are established when resources permit and in...