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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The immigration division of my Department has recently written to the person concerned requesting documentation on her residence in the State. On receipt of same, a decision will be made in the case.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question was to enable the wife of a non-EEA national employed under the work permit scheme to reside with him in the State. A worker employed under the work permit scheme may be joined by his or her spouse and minor children after the worker has been in the State for one year and has been offered a contract for a further year. The worker must also be able to fully...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The citizenship section of my Department received a declaration of acceptance of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship on 17 January 2005 from the person to whom the Deputy refers. The processing time for such declarations is approximately ten months from the date of lodgement and it is likely, therefore, that the processing of the declaration of the person will be finalised by the...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda domestic violence and sexual assault investigation unit was established in 1993 to oversee all cases of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Dublin Metropolitan area. The unit, which was subsequently given a national role in 1997, investigates complex cases of rape and sexual assault and provides assistance to regional and divisional investigation teams with other cases of...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda domestic violence and sexual assault investigation unit was established in 1993 to oversee all cases of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Dublin metropolitan area. The unit, which was subsequently given a national role in 1997, provides advice, guidance and assistance in the investigation of child sexual abuse, other sexual crimes and domestic violence to investigating...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 25 July 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 Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 26 February 2002 that the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Registrar of Titles informs me that the details supplied by the Deputy refer to a Land Commission schedule application and the registration was completed on 11 February, 2005. Dealing Nos. D2000GY004657T, transfer, lodged on 4 May 2000, and D2003GY003629R, discharge of burden, lodged on 14 April 2003, which are associated dealings, are receiving attention in the Land Registry and, subject...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, inform me that the personnel strength of the Dublin north central division, as at 15 February 2005 was 637 — all ranks. The personnel strength of the Dublin north central division as at 1 January 1998 was 594 — all ranks. This represents an increase of 43 or 7.2% in the number of personnel...

Written Answers — Prison Visiting Committees: Prison Visiting Committees (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The table sets out details of the individuals who are serving on the various prison visiting committees: Committee Member County of Residence Date of Appointment Arbour Hill Prison Visiting Committee John Murphy Co. Cork 20 September 2002 Eithne Killeen Co. Dublin 20 September 2002 Seamus Quinn Co. Galway 1 October 2002 Rita Hayes Co. Dublin 1 October 2002 Jim...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The post office at Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, has been subject to three raids in the last eight years, the latest occurring on the 31 January 2005. To date, no convictions have been secured arising from these raids. Preventative measures are ongoing, including mobile and foot patrols, by day and at night. The divisional crime prevention officer has also carried out a full survey of the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, inform me that the personnel strength of Ardfinnan Garda station as at February 11 2005 was one garda. The garda attached to Ardfinnan Garda station was on maternity leave from 14 June 2004 to 10 January 2005. In her absence a garda attached to Cahir Garda station visited Ardfinnan Garda station...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Registrar of Titles informs me that this is an application for transfer of part which was lodged on 4 October 1999. Dealing Number D1999SM006629K refers. The application is receiving attention in the Land Registry and will be completed as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The data requested by the Deputy and supplied by the Garda authorities is set out in the table. Bray* Arklow Wicklow Town Year Drug Type Estimated street value â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ 2002 Cannabis Resin 3,073 17,765 880 Ecstasy 2,149 200 10 Herbal Cannabis 300 Cocaine 8,126 20 Heroin 3,237 1,775 Methadone 300 Rohypnol 80 Amphetamine 13...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda central vetting unit was established in January 2002 to carry out criminal record vetting in respect of prospective full-time employees working primarily in the health care area and in certain designated agencies. When the unit became fully operational, it was envisaged that a phased extension of the vetting arrangements to other groups would take place. To this end, a working group...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 446 together. The Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, inform me that an investigation under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 1989 is being conducted following an internal complaint at the Garda college. As the investigation is ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Registrar of Titles informs me that this is an application for first registration which was lodged on 24 January 2005. Dealing Number D2005SM000859D refers. This application was rejected and the documents were returned to the lodging solicitors on 10 February 2005.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Prison Service informs me that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. I have directed the Irish Prison Service to forward the information requested directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have carefully examined the case to which the Deputy refers and am not prepared to approve additional periods of temporary release at this time.

Written Answers — Voluntary Repatriation Schemes: Voluntary Repatriation Schemes (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 and 1997 is the legislative basis for enabling the repatriation of prisoners to Ireland. While the Act was intended, in the main, to allow for the operation of the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, it also provides under section 2 of the Act for the repatriation of prisoners from or to a state which is not a party to...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (15 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The group was awarded staffing grant aid of €190,461 over three years in September 2000. In addition, the group was awarded staffing continuation funding totalling €79,375 up to 31 August 2005 under the equal opportunities child care programme 2000-2006. The group submitted an application for capital grant assistance under the programme to my Department some time ago. The programme is a...