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Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 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. The...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the total number of headline offences, by group, recorded and detected in the Garda division of Wicklow-Wexford for the years 2000-05 inclusive. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in 1999 has led to more complete and comprehensive recording of crimes reported than was previously the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Apr 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 17 February 2006. The average processing time for such applications is 24 months. It is likely, therefore, that the application of the person concerned will be finalised in or around February 2008. I will advise both the Deputy and...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 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 of the community Garda unit at Cabra Garda station as at 4 April 2006 was one sergeant and four gardaí. It is the responsibility of Garda management to allocate personnel throughout and within divisions on a priority basis in accordance...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (5 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 together. I have no role in the recognition of official languages in Ireland.

Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (5 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: While I received and acknowledged a copy of the proposal in question, as submitted to the All-Party Committee on the Constitution, I can inform the Deputy that I have no role in respect of the recognition of official languages in Ireland.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I contend that all categories of persons in the asylum system, including so-called aged-out minors, have their asylum applications or applications for permission to remain temporarily in the State dealt with in a fair, comprehensive and humane manner. All persons, including minors and aged-out minors, who, having failed the asylum process and apply to remain temporarily in the State, are...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 May 2000 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by asylum division and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 17 January 2002, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship on foot of her marriage to an Irish citizen was lodged in the citizenship section of my Department by the person in question on 12 January 2005. The declaration was examined recently and was deemed to be in order. A letter informing the person in question of this and requesting the statutory fee is due to be issued in the coming...

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 403 and 453 together. I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 566 of 6 July 2004. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strengths, of all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 were 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...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Visa approval was granted in respect of an application made by the person in question in April 2005. I understand that the visa was not availed of due to a delay in its issue. As the visa has now expired it will be necessary for the person in question to make a fresh application. Given the circumstances of this case, I have arranged for waiver of the fee in respect of such application. There...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The procurement of a managed digital radio service is well advanced by the CMOD division of the Department of Finance, which is undertaking the procurement on behalf of all public security and emergency services, including the Garda Síochána, and some non-commercial public bodies. In this regard, the first stage of a restricted EU-based tender procedure has been completed. While the exact...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that having reviewed the public access callbox units commonly referred to as the "green man" units, which are installed in sub-district stations, they have concluded that such units are becoming increasingly obsolete as spare parts have become difficult to obtain. I am further advised that plans for replacement of faulty units with latest technology have...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strengths, of all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 were 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...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under Irish law, gaming and gambling is illegal, except where it is specifically permitted under the 1956 Gaming and Lotteries Act. Certain gaming activities, such as those carried out in casinos, are prohibited. There are no provisions under current legislation for the registration of casinos in this country. However, a number of private clubs offering casino facilities are under...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which 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, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned entered the State on 8 May 2002 on foot of a "D" employment visa. He attended at his local immigration office on 12 June 2002 and he was granted permission to remain on work permit conditions until 29 March 2003. In January 2006 an immigration officer based at the immigration office, Garda station, Drogheda, County Louth became aware that the person concerned was in...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The average processing time for applications for certificates of naturalisation is currently 24 months. The lengthy processing time for applications is primarily due to the significant increase in the volume of applications that were received in the last number of years. The following table shows the number of applications received in the years 2000 to 2005, inclusive. Year Applications...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the total number of headline offences, by group, recorded and detected in the Garda division of Laois-Offaly for the years 2000 to 2005, inclusive. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in 1999 has led to more complete and comprehensive recording of crimes reported than was previously the...