Results 8,221-8,240 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy on the deaths attributed to drug overdose during the period 1986 — 2006 (to date) together with details of the drug involved, if established, is not readily available. It will require an examination of the individual files concerned. I am arranging for this work to be carried out and will communicate further with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The compilation of these statistics would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort to prepare and could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources.

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

Michael McDowell: The bed capacity and number of prisoners in prison custody for the dates requested are set out in the following table: Date Design Capacity Bed Capacity Number in Custody 1 November, 1986 Not available Not available 1,901 1 November, 1987 Not available Not available 1,934 1 November, 1988 Not available Not available 1,958 1 November, 1989 Not available Not available 2,057 1 November,...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. Prior to 2000, there was no systematic recording of the number of prisoners receiving methadone treatment in the Irish Prison Service. Such treatment consisted almost exclusively of brief methadone detoxification provided in prisons in the Dublin area. The position changed in 2000 in that after 2000 the number of prisoners who have...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As part of the overall drug treatment process all possible steps are taken to ensure that prisoners being released are linked to an appropriate community treatment resource so that on-going treatment needs are coordinated and addressed. This involves engagement by and with the relevant community agencies involved in this area.

Written Answers — Press Council: Press Council (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Defamation Bill 2006, published on 4 July contains provisions for the recognition of an independent press council.

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 04 October 1999 and claimed asylum on the same day. His claim was investigated by the Refugee Applications Commissioner who concluded that he did meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee and was granted refugee status by my Department on the 21 November 2001. He registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) on 30 November...

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

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

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

Michael McDowell: The sale of the property by public tender was publicly advertised in the national newspapers commencing on 13 September 2006. The advertisements stated that copies of the tender documents were available from the Chief State Solicitor. Two tenders were received by the closing date and the highest tender was accepted.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (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 the 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 Dog Unit: Garda Dog Unit (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit consists 26 Garda dogs and is staffed by 2 Sergeants and 14 Gardaí. I have been further informed that the current profile of Garda dogs within the Garda Dog Unit is as follows: 14 General Purpose Dogs — trained in public order duties, tracking for missing persons, criminals and articles contaminated by human scent; six...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Name of Tribunal Expenditure on Legal Fees Total Cost/Cost to date Morris Tribunal â'¬14,277,462 to end September, 2006 â'¬26.2m to end September, 2006 Barr Tribunal * â'¬6,300,093.70 to 12 October, 2006 â'¬10,458,181.89 to 12 October, 2006 Smithwick Tribunal â'¬389,729.25 to end August, 2006...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that appointment to civil service positions is generally by way of open competition conducted by the Public Appointments Service. Persons with disabilities are entitled to apply for all competitions subject to their meeting the eligibility requirements of the competition in question. The same applies to any competition that my own Department might run from time...

Written Answers — Anti-Fraud Measures: Anti-Fraud Measures (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that identity theft is an umbrella term used for crime committed, whereby crimes are effected against an injured party by assuming the injured party's identity. The most common type of crime relates to so called phishing — debit and credit card fraud. The act of phishing constitutes a number of offences contained in the Criminal Justice (Theft and...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (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 — 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 — Drug Courts: Drug Courts (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Earlier this year, the Pilot Drug Treatment Court, currently operating in the North inner city, was placed on a permanent footing. It will be extended on a phased basis to the wider Dublin area in consultation with the other agencies involved in supporting the Court. The President of the District Court has assigned a Judge of the Dublin Metropolitan District Court to the Drug Treatment...

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 — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (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 — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, that at present, there are 87 Garda Juvenile Liaison Officers and 8 Juvenile Liaison Officer Sergeants working in various Divisions throughout the country. In addition, the National Juvenile Office has a staff of 1 Superintendent, (the Director of Diversion Programme), 1 Inspector and...