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- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (11 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: The information requested was supplied in response to Question No. 366 of 29 June 2005. In regard to crime figures, the Deputy is aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis in order to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (11 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: Legislation is being drafted by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, which will enable the engagement of the private sector in the provision and operation of speed cameras. The Garda SÃochána, as the traffic law enforcement agency in the State, will be responsible for the outsourcing project. The Garda authorities inform me they have commenced preparatory work with regard to the...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national in September 2003. The application was considered and a positive decision was issued on 21 April 2005 to the last notified address on file. All such notifications are issued by registered post. However it is noted that the last notified address is different to the address...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Questions Nos. 1003 and 1004 of 28 September 2005.
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: I understand that an application for continuation staffing grant assistance under the equal opportunities child care programme 2000-2006 was submitted by the group in question to my Department some time ago. Each application for funding undergoes a thorough assessment by Area Development Management Limited, ADM, which has been engaged by my Department to carry out the day to day...
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question.
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: The Garda SÃochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a joint policing committee by a local authority and the Garda Commissioner to serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local authority's administrative area. The Garda Commissioner will nominate members of the Garda SÃochána of appropriate rank and seniority to...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy on this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy on this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy on this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy on this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)
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 contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: Ireland's policy on family reunification is broadly in compliance with international standards and operates in the following manner. There is no general policy of restriction in operation for family reunion where the family members in question are not visa required. The only caveat is that the worker in question must be in a position to support the family without recourse to public funds. The...
- Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (6 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: I understand that there is one serving peace commissioner corresponding to the name as supplied by the Deputy. This person acts as a peace commissioner in the Dungarvan sub-district of County Waterford.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2005)
Michael McDowell: The visa application was received in August 2005. The visa application was refused for two reasons. First, the visa officer was not satisfied that a previous relationship history existed between the applicant and the reference in Ireland. Second, financial information was not provided, therefore the visa officer could not be satisfied that there would be no recourse to public funds or...