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Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (25 Apr 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 of the Dublin metropolitan region, north central division, which outlines the CCTV requirements of the division. In this report recommendations were made for the installation of CCTV...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question. I understand that in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason underlying the urgency.

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: It will be necessary to re-examine the provisions of the Hague programme to take account of the fact that the European constitutional treaty will not have come into effect by the anticipated date of 1 November 2006. In that context, a review mechanism is specifically provided for in the programme. I anticipate that forthcoming Justice and Home Affairs Councils will be asked to devote specific...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Directive 2006/24/EC of 15 March 2006, on the retention of data generated or processed in connection with the provision of publicly available electronic communications services or of public communications networks, applies to the EU member states only. At the EU-US informal high level meeting on freedom, security and justice held on 2 and 3 March 2006, the US indicated that it was considering...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The draft framework decision on the protection of personal data processed in the context of police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters determines common standards to ensure the protection of individuals' personal data. The proposal applies to the sharing of information between member states' law enforcement agencies for the purpose of the prevention, investigation, detection, and...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 374 of today by my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department in February 2004. I am advised by my officials that processing of the application of the person concerned is well advanced and that the file will be presented to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the applicant...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The appeals referred to by the Deputy were received in the visa office in New Delhi on 27 March 2006 and have been examined by a visa appeals officer. In the appeal application, the spouse in Ireland stated that in addition to his full-time employment he had secured part-time employment. However, no evidence to support this was submitted with the appeal. The visa appeals officer has requested...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The breakdown of headline crimes recorded per Garda division for 2005 on a quarterly basis are not currently available. As part of Government policing priorities for 2006, I have asked the Garda Síochána to submit quarterly statistics for each Garda division. The headline crime statistics for 2005 for the Carlow-Kildare Garda division were given in a reply to Parliamentary Question No. 479...

Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, legal advice and representation required by my Department, as opposed to certain of the agencies under its remit, is in the main provided via the Offices of the Attorney General and the Chief State Solicitor. In some instances, however, external legal advice is obtained directly for particular tasks. During the period in question, legal advice was sought by my...

Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: In so far as the State bodies under my Department's aegis are concerned, in a number of instances legal advisors are employed in a professional capacity by the agencies in question in order to provide in-house advice and expertise necessary for the delivery of their respective statutory objectives. Specifically, the Criminal Assets Bureau employs a bureau legal officer, the Equality Authority...

Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are no legal advisers employed directly in my Department. However, two agencies operating under the aegis of my Department, the Equality Authority and the Equality Tribunal both employ legal advisers on their staff to assist them in carrying out their quasi-judicial functions.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (6 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Internet is an international and world-wide phenomenon. It has no borders and no single organisation controls it. Measures to combat illegal materials and activities on the Internet are therefore hampered by a multiplicity of jurisdictions, differing legal systems, and differing societal norms. Furthermore, new developments in communications technologies allowing for Internet access by...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply to his Question No. 382 of 28 March 2006 in which the position about the Garda building programme was outlined.

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (6 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is referring to the proposal for organisational change in the Irish Prison Service, revised July 2005, which was accepted by staff in August 2005. The agreement provides, inter alia, for new working arrangements and the elimination of overtime working across the Prison Service. The change negotiations were progressed in the context of the national social partnership agreement in...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the information requested is not readily available. When same is compiled, I will contact the Deputy again.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. Inquiries are being made in the matter and when these are complete, I will contact the Deputy again.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 Apr 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 as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, or 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I...

Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (6 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 248 and 249 of Wednesday, 5 April 2006.