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Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: In October 2004, the Government endorsed a joint proposal from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and from the Minister of State with responsibility for children to examine the scope for rationalising and restructuring the delivery of the State's services in the area of youth justice in accordance with the Children Act 2001. To this end, an internal project team was established...

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

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

Written Answers — Re-interment of Volunteers: Re-interment of Volunteers (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the governor of Cork Prison that, in a previous attempt at re-interment, the body of the person in question could not be located in the grave. The authorities in Cork Prison facilitate visits to the grave for wreath laying by relatives and friends of veterans of the War of Independence and, more recently, by the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women, ONE. The...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: With regard to the Internet, as a general rule, what is illegal off-line is illegal on-line. This could include illegal pornography, racist or hate materials, financial fraud, intimidation or any criminal activity carried out via the internet. In that context, for example, bullying, harassment or intimidation may constitute an offence of harassment in breach of section 10 of the Non-Fatal...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1064 to 1066, inclusive, and 1201 together. Strong provisions are already in place to combat anti-social and unlawful behaviour. The primary basis for the law regarding public order offences is the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, which modernised the law in this regard. Furthermore, because of my concerns about the abuse of alcohol and its...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: In considering changes to the immigration system in the context of the proposed Immigration and Residence Bill, the areas of family reunification and residence status for migrants are being considered fully. At present there is no system of "long-term resident" or "permanent resident" in the Irish immigration system. A person can after a period of time obtain permssion to remain "without...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: Correspondence relating to my reply to Question No. 489 of 8 November 2005 issued from my office on 11 January 2006.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: Statistics relating to penalty points are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Transport. I am informed by the Garda authorities that statistics relating to detections for exceeding the temporary speed limit at the location mentioned are not readily available and could only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources, which could not be...

Written Answers — Ministerial Statements: Ministerial Statements (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1070 to 1073, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 368 of 6 December 2005 and my comprehensive statement to Dáil Éireann on 13 December 2005. I am satisfied that I have acted in this matter strictly in accordance with my responsibilities, duties and obligations as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

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

Michael McDowell: The refugee in question made an application for family reunification under section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996 in May 2005. A decision has recently been made on this application and the person in question has been informed of same.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1075, 1076, 1082, 1084, 1086, 1087, 1091, 1108, 1120, 1149 and 1156 together. Funding of €110,000 in respect of a national missing persons helpline made available by my Department in 2002 and 2003 was channelled through the Victim Support organisation and was in addition to the ongoing funding which that organisation received for the provision of services to...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: Responsibility for the National Child Care Investment Programme 2006-2010 has been assigned to the Department of Health and Children as part of the establishment of the new office of the Minister of State with responsibility for children under Deputy Brian Lenihan. With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the equal opportunities child care programme 2000-06, I...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1078 and 1079 together. There is a comprehensive range of civil and criminal justice measures in place to tackle violence against women and the operation of the law in this area is kept under ongoing review. My Department chairs and provides the secretariat to the national steering committee on violence against women, NSC. The committee's remit is to provide a...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I made an order on 12 December 2005 under the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 establishing the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The Government decided on 13 December 2005 to nominate the following persons for appointment by the President to be members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Mr. Justice Kevin Haugh to be chairperson, Ms Carmel Foley and Mr. Conor Brady....

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The direct provision system seeks to ensure that the accommodation and ancillary services provided by the State meet the requirements of asylum seekers during the period in which their requests for asylum are being processed. In addition, a direct provision allowance of €19.10 per adult and €9.60 per child was introduced some years ago and is paid by community welfare officers, operating...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, in accordance with Regulation 7(d) of Defence Force Regulations, R.5, New Series, Reserve Defence Force of 1 October 2005, a member of the Garda Síochána shall be ineligible for enlistment in the Defence Forces Reserve for service in the enlisted personnel, Army Reserve, or the enlisted personnel, Naval Service Reserve.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 17 December 1999 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 31 December 2002, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware, responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 has been assigned to the Department of Health and Children as part of the establishment of the new Office of the Minister for Children under the Minister of state with responsibility for children, Deputy Brian Lenihan. With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the Equal...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Jan 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The refugee in question made an application for family reunification in respect of her five children under section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. In support of her application she submitted five passports. During the course of processing this application, questions arose with regard to the authenticity of documentation submitted. Following checks by document experts in the Garda technical...