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Written Answers — Firearms Licensing: Firearms Licensing (16 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The issues raised in the Deputy's correspondence relate to amendments being proposed to the Firearms Acts, 1925 to 2000 in the context of the Criminal Justice Bill, 2004 which is currently before the House. I have already responded to all of the issues raised by the Deputy in the course of the Committee Stage of the Bill on 26 April 2006 and 3 May 2006. With regard to persons charged with...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (16 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Following completion of a pilot Digital Radio project, An Garda Síochána submitted a detailed business case for a national system to my Department in January, 2004. The case outlined various implementation options and costings. Following discussions between officials of my Department, An Garda Síochána and the Department of Finance, it was decided to adopt an "outsourced service provision...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 May 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 as at 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,737 (or 16.2%) in the personnel strength of the Force during...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (16 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy has now been collated by the Garda authorities. The precise extent of illegal drug use is difficult to determine by virtue of its hidden nature but a number of data sources are used to estimate its prevalence within society. These include drug treatment and law enforcement data as well as official survey data at national level. The joint Prevalence Survey...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (16 May 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 be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (16 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to advise the Deputy that the following staff are employed in my office. All of these staff were employed prior to January 2005. Name Grade Cormac Lucey Special Adviser Hugh Hardiman Personal Assistant Mary McCowan Personal Secretary

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (16 May 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 be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that the position remains as set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 352 (ref:11568/06) of 28th March, 2006.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that to date in 2006 five offences of drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been detected proceeding beyond a specified weight sign at East Wall Road between Annesley Bridge and Alfie Byrne Road. I am further informed that in recent months the 3 tonne restriction sign at this location was removed and replaced with a "cars only" sign. This is not a...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour being experienced by the person concerned. Local pre-teenage children have been identified by the Garda authorities as the cause of this anti-social behaviour. I am further informed that local community Gardaí are liaising between the local residents and the parents of the children...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Cabra area of Dublin 7. There is no Garda Cabra District. Cabra Garda station is within the 'K' District of the DMR West Division. 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 as at 31 March 2006 was...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the CCTV Advisory Committee (that was established by the Garda Commissioner to advise on CCTV matters) has received a report from the Chief Superintendent D.M.R. North Central Division which outlines the CCTV requirements of the Division. The Montpelier Hill and Arbour Hill areas form part of the D.M.R. North Central Division. The report has...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of Thursday, 6th April, 2006 (ref: 14070/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned was granted residency to remain in the State until 23 May 2007 as a dependent of his spouse. There is no record of any other application for permission to remain in the State from the person in question.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The new station at Derrinturn/Carbury has been completed by the Office of Public Works. I am advised by the Garda authorities that preparations are being finalised so that the station will be fully operational within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 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 as at 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,737 (or 16.2%) in the personnel strength of the Force during...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Ukraine on 29th March, 2006. The decision of the visa officer to refuse this application was made on 21st April, 2006. To date, no appeal in respect of this application has been received. All appeals must be submitted within two months of the initial refusal decision.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management has confirmed that there are no problems with leaks or with rat infestation in the Station at Ballinhassig. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that a Brief of Requirements for the proposed new station at Ballinhassig will be prepared shortly. When the Brief is received in my Department it will be sent to the Office of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The refugee in question made an application for family reunification in respect of five family members in January 2004. A decision has been recently made on this application and the person in question will be informed of same shortly. The above named made another application in respect of her husband in November 2005. My Department has recently been in correspondence with the legal...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 30 June, 2003 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case 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, she was informed by letter dated 10 May, 2005, that the...