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Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (27 Sep 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 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 increase...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: A wrap around information sheet accompanies every visa application form. That sheet makes it clear to the applicant that, in general, persons granted visas for particular purposes are not permitted to involve themselves in any activity or to remain in the State for any purpose other than that for which the visa was granted. Every visa applicant is required to state on the application form...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office on 30th August, 2006 and are currently awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of these applications will be made in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 399 and 400 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that they maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to in order to address any public order issues which may arise from time to time. I am further informed that additional Gardaí are deployed at weekends and when events are being held in the venue. I am advised...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 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 on 3 July 2006. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 10,000 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. It is likely that processing...

Written Answers — Child Custody and Access: Child Custody and Access (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under section 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, an unmarried father of a child may apply to the court for an order giving directions on any question affecting the welfare of the child including the question of access to the child. In making such orders the court has to regard the welfare of the child as the first and paramount consideration. Where appropriate and practicable, the...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I published the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Dean Lyons case on 1 September 2006. I sent a copy of the Report to the Garda Commissioner for his consideration. I also sent a copy to the Expert Group which I established in the light of concerns arising from the Dean Lyons case. The Group will be reporting to me on the adequacy of Garda training, protocols, regulations...

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of parking fines issued by Gardaí and Traffic Wardens employed by the Garda Commissioner in the Dublin Metropolitan Region for the years 2001 to 2005 is set out in table 1 and the number of unpaid parking fines is set out in Table 2. Table 1. 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 43,508 68,415 54,437 58,077 70,933 Table 2 2005 2004 2003 2002...

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that legislation providing for the issue of fixed charge notices requires that motorists detected for committing offences be issued with a fixed charge notice, irrespective of their residency status. The legislation also provides that in the event that the individual fails to pay the fixed charge within the prescribed time frame a prosecution can be...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all road traffic offences that come to the attention of An Garda Síochána are investigated, whether these are committed by residents or non-residents. I am also informed that legislation providing for the issue of fixed charge notices requires that motorists detected for committing offences be issued with a fixed charge notice, irrespective of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 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 on 20 July, 2006. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 10,000 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. A request that her...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question was previously considered for deportation under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 when included as a minor on his stepsister's immigration file. Consideration of deportation was put on hold when his stepsister made an application for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish children born before 1 January 2005, commonly...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Nigerian national arrived in the State on 23 June, 1999 and applied for asylum. Her claim for refugee states was considered under the process then applicable and was refused by the Asylum Division of my Department. She was notified of the decision on 25 May, 2000. She appealed this decision to the appropriate body at the time, the Appeals Authority, which affirmed...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the deployment of personnel and resources, that no formal application for a Garda CCTV system in Ballymun has been received by the CCTV Advisory Committee. All applications for Garda CCTV Systems must be made to the CCTV Advisory Committee by the local Garda Divisional Officer. The CCTV Advisory Committee was established by the...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the required infrastructure for the provision of monitoring facilities for the Garda CCTV system has been incorporated into design drawing for the new Garda Station in Finglas. As the Deputy is aware, a key issue to be addressed in the installation of the Finglas Town Centre CCTV system is the provision of suitable accommodation to house the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including the allocation of personnel to various units, is a matter for the Garda authorities. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to and the manner in which it was dealt with is being examined by senior Garda management.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: At the outset I should advise the Deputy that the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is responsible for the administration of the application process for Garda trainees. The closing date for the recent Garda trainee competition was 19th September, 2006. A county by county analysis of such applications is not available. Recruitment of reserve members of An Garda Síochána is also being...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The average processing time for a certificate of naturalisation is approximately 24 months. The situation regarding post-nuptial citizenship is more complex as the statutory provisions providing for the process of post-nuptial citizenship were repealed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 2001, which came into effect on 30 November 2002. A transition provision contained in the Act...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that it is proposed to develop a New Area Headquarters at Carndonagh, Co. Donegal. A brief of requirements has been agreed and has been forwarded to the Office of Public Works. I understand that OPW is currently advertising for suitable sites in the local and national press. I have been further informed by the Garda authorities, who are...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 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 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 increase...