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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: In view of the understandable grounds for concern that the late Mr. Dean Lyons made an apparently inculpatory statement in the case of the murders of Mary Callinan and Sylvia Shiels on 6/7 March 1997, I have decided in principle to refer the Garda papers in the case to outside counsel with a view to examining how Mr. Lyons came to make the confession and what lessons can be learned from that...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to replies to Questions Nos. 397 and 403 of Tuesday, 19 April 2005. My position on these cases remains the same.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer order and transfer of part — sale — which was lodged on 18 October 2004. Dealing Number D2004SM009052Y refers. I am further informed that a query was issued to the lodging solicitor on 14 April 2005 and that the application cannot proceed until it has been satisfactorily resolved. However, on receipt of a...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The prisoner's request for a transfer to Shelton Abbey was discussed recently at a local review meeting in Wheatfield Prison and a transfer to an open centre was not recommended at this stage of his sentence. From my response to Question No. 498 of 22 March 2005, the person to whom the Deputy referred was approved a transfer, on a swap basis, to the Midlands Prison in early March 2005. The...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children will provide details separately in respect of the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan. Minister's Office non Civil Servant Staff. Name Title Function Full-time/ Part Time Terms of Contract Remuneration â'¬ ...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of travel and subsistence expenses for the calendar year 2004, incurred by staff employed in my office and that of the Minister of State is programme delivery manager —€1,096.78; special adviser to Minister —€2,134.71; press officer —€693.99; personal assistant to former Minister of State —€2,520.18; and personal secretary to...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 to 290, inclusive, and 292 together. The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and seven ordinary judges, together with the President of the High Court as an ex officio member. The statutory maximum number may be exceeded by one when a Supreme Court judge, as is the case, is serving as President of the Law Reform Commission. One vacancy exists in the...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: Entry to the Garda Síochána is governed by the An Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations, 1988, as amended. These regulations provide that the Garda Commissioner shall not admit a person as a Garda trainee unless the person is certified by a registered medical practitioner to be in good health, of sound constitution and suited physically and mentally to performing the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for a transfer order which was lodged on 12 November 2002. Dealing number D2002XS010984J refers. This application is in the final stages of completion and will be completed within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the allocation and deployment of Garda personnel, that the number of Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy, are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda...

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am satisfied that the purchase of the site at Thornton Hall will prove to be excellent value for money for the taxpayer and that proper procedures were followed in its acquisition.

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 together. I do not propose to grant an amnesty either as part of the Immigration and Residence Bill or as a separate part of an overall immigration reform package to those who are illegally in the State. For several years now we have been operating one of the most liberal economic migration systems in Europe, with large numbers entering the State...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Apr 2005)

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 Ballyfermot Garda station as at 18 April 2005 was 74, all ranks. The breakdown of personnel attached to special squads at Ballyfermot Garda station as at 18 April 2005 was as set out in the table. Unit Sergeants Gardaí ...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Ronanstown Garda station as at 18 April 2005 was 86, all ranks. The number of personnel attached to special squads at Ronanstown Garda station as at 18 April 2005 was as set out in the following tabular statement:. Unit Sergeants...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I do not intend to publish the Garda reports, whether interim or final, into the review of all matters of concern raised by the Fullerton family and their solicitors into the murder and the ensuing investigations. However, as I stated in my reply to Questions Nos. 83, 101, 106, 109, 110, 757, 758, 759, 760 and 761 of 12 April last, when all outstanding matters are clarified by the Garda...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee. (21 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (21 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The fight against terrorism remains a key focus for co-operation between the member states of the European Union in the context of the development of the Union as an area of freedom, security and justice. That co-operation is now being taken forward within the framework of the European Council's March 2004 declaration on combating terrorism and the Hague programme on strengthening freedom,...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: Elected representatives, will encounter persons from all walks of life during the course of their work. I am no different in this respect to any member of the House. The Deputy may be assured that any such meetings or encounters in respect of the matter referred to by him which take place during my tenure of office are in accordance with the appropriate administrative practices. With regard...

Written Answers — Public Capital Programme: Public Capital Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189, 190 and 209 to 211, inclusive, together. In the 2004 budget, the Minister for Finance announced a five year multi-annual framework for capital expenditure commencing in the years 2004-08. This is a rolling capital investment framework and current planning of capital expenditure across the group of Votes for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (21 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 207 together. After a lengthy and difficult negotiations process between the Irish Prison Service and the Prison Officers' Association, involving both the Labour Relations Commission and the Civil Service arbitration board, discussions between the parties concluded on 8 February 2005 with agreement being reached on a proposal for organisational change...