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Written Answers — Stardust Disaster: Stardust Disaster (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has indicated on several occasions that it would arrange for the expert examination of any further submission that the Stardust Victims Committee chooses to make. I understand that such a submission has in fact now been submitted to the Taoiseach's office within the last day and I will consider this question further as soon I receive a copy.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 597 and 601 together. Castlebar is one of the 17 remaining locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme. As part of this programme 17 Garda Town Centre CCTV Systems will be implemented in the following locations: Athlone, Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar, Clondalkin, Clonmel, Drogheda, Dungarvan, Ennis, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Mullingar,...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 405 (ref: 27037/06) yesterday, Wednesday, 5 July, which sets out the Department's expenditure of the type in question. Information regarding the breakdown of payments under the headings listed by the Deputy is not readily available and could not be collated without the allocation of a disproportionate amount of staff time.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I informed the Deputy in response to Parliamentary Question No. 171 on 9 February 2006 that the application of the person referred to would be processed in or around the end of 2007. Due to the increasing volume of applications being received, it may well be early 2008 before the application of the person concerned is dealt with. There are over 6,000 applications awaiting processing before...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The persons concerned arrived in the State on 1 October, 2001 and applied for asylum. Their applications were refused following consideration of their cases by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, they were informed by letters dated 13 May, 2004,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to advise the Deputy of the current policy regarding family reunification. He will be aware that at present there is no specific legislation governing family reunification for migrants who are not refugees. There is a set of administrative procedures in place for non-refugees. There was a review of the provisions regarding family reunification for migrant workers in February of this...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Comprehensive information and guidelines outlining the visa application process and the documentation required for family reunification and, indeed, all visa types can be found on my Department's website at www.justice.ie.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Comprehensive information on all visa types can be found on my Department's website (www.justice.ie). Details of the documentation required to establish that the applicant has sufficient financial resources to finance the duration of the proposed stay are contained therein. Further in relation to those applicants who intend to reside in Ireland the criteria set by the Department of Social and...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Comprehensive information on making a holiday visa application is available on my Department's website (www.justice.ie). Details of the evidence required by the applicant, to establish a commitment to return home after the proposed visit, is contained therein.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 to 609, inclusive, together. Headline crime statistics for the years 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Laois/Offaly, which includes the Garda Districts of Abbeyleix, Portlaoise and Tullamore, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports. These reports are available in the Oireachtas Library. Edenderry is a sub-District of Tullamore Garda District.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in correspondence with the person concerned requesting documentation regarding his current position in the State. On receipt of this documentation his case will be further considered.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: A Visit Visa is refused only when the applicant does not meet the specific criteria necessary. The requirements are clearly outlined in my Department's website www.justice.ie Family Reunification applications for refugees are examined as required by section 18 of the Refugee Act, 1996 and a decision is made based on the criteria contained within its provisions. An information leaflet on...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to the replies I gave to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 325 of Tuesday, 9 May, 2006; 193 of Thursday, 18 May, 2006; 200 of Thursday, 29 June, 2006; and 582 & 599 of Tuesday, 4 July, 2006. The position is unchanged. The person in question consented, in writing, to the making of deportation orders in respect of her and her children. A decision in this case will issue in...

Written Answers — Family Law Cases: Family Law Cases (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I assume the Deputy is referring to any outcomes under provisions in the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 which allow for the reporting of family law court proceedings and for persons approved for such purposes to attend and be present at family law court sittings. I am informed that the Court Service, in the context of its proposal to commence family law reporting arrangements on a pilot...

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: At present, the District Court in Dublin sits each Saturday and on Bank Holidays. Provincial District Courts sit outside of normal hours at weekends and at night to deal with emergency matters, as required. Experience of the operation of court sittings continues to be reviewed. This is being done in conjunction with legislative measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the courts. I...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost of Operation Anvil for 2006 (up to 30 June) is €7,206,309. I can assure the House that I am in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner to ensure that all of the measures and resources required for Operation Anvil are made available.

Written Answers — Neighbourhood Watch Scheme: Neighbourhood Watch Scheme (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that further examination of their records has established that a number of complaints were made to Gardaí on patrol duty in the area concerned. The error is regretted. These complaints were immediately addressed by the Gardaí, resulting in 14 arrests to date this year. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that in order to maintain a...

Written Answers — Community Service Orders: Community Service Orders (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act, 1983 provides for the performance of unpaid work in the community by a person who is 16 years or over, who has been convicted of an offence, for which the appropriate penalty would be an immediate custodial sentence and who has given his/her consent to the Court. I can advise the Deputy that during 2005 the Probation Service operated 122 Community...

Written Answers — Community Service Orders: Community Service Orders (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question number 259 of the 17th May, 2006. As I indicated in that reply, persons the subject of Community Service Orders are engaged on a range of unpaid work for the benefit of the community. I am advised by the Director of the Probation Service that it is possible for a person to be transferred between projects during the course of completing their hours...