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Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his previous Parliamentary Question No. 466 of 14 March 2003 on this matter. As I indicated in that reply, I have been informed by the Registrar of Titles that dealing number D2000SM008387Y was completed on 23 May 2003.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 to 400, inclusive, together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick Garda sub-districts are included in the Garda district of Portlaoise, that Tullamore and Edenderry Garda sub-districts are included in the Garda district of Tullamore, that Birr and Ferbane Garda sub-districts are included in the Birr...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the written reply I gave to Parliamentary Question No. 160, reference 9900/05, on Thursday, 24 March 2005. An application has been received in my Department from the person concerned seeking permission to remain in the State on the basis of her parentage of an Irish born child under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. Applications are being dealt...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 10 February 2004. The average processing time for such applications is currently 24 months. On the basis of the current average processing time, therefore, it is likely that the application of the individual concerned will be finalised in...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application under section 49, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession, of the Registration of Title Act 1964 which was lodged on 4 February 2004 — dealing No. D2004SM001110A refers. I understand that due to their complicated nature applications under section 49 which require detailed examination of claims for registration as...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 to 409, inclusive, together. I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities regarding the information requested by the Deputy. The information requested is set out in the following tables. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the tables show the headline crime by groups from 2000 to 2004 for the Garda districts of Crumlin, Clondalkin, Kevin Street...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible to compile the information requested in the timeframe allowed. I will arrange for the information to be forwarded directly to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Garda stations that form part of each of the Garda districts within the Dublin metropolitan region are as follows: District Stations "A" District Kilmainham Kevin Street "B" District Pearse Street Harcourt Terrace Harcourt...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Village Project is a community-based, day assessment service that offers a comprehensive assessment to young people from the Finglas, Ballymun and surrounding areas. Following a request from the Department of Education and Science, my Department commenced funding the Village Project on 1 January 2004. Prior to that, funding had been provided by the Minister for Education and Science....

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413 to 419, inclusive, together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Roscommon and Strokestown Garda subdistricts are included in the Garda district of Roscommon. Elphin and Boyle Garda subdistricts are included in the Garda district of Boyle. Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea are in the Castlerea Garda district. Ballinasloe Garda district includes...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The establishment of a Garda traffic corps was announced on 23 November 2004 and the strategic review of traffic policing was also published on that date. An assistant commissioner traffic was appointed on 22 February 2005. He has been tasked with implementing the recommendations contained in the strategic review of traffic policing encompassing a number of resource areas including human,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Applicants under the revised processing arrangements announced on 15 January 2005 who cannot obtain a valid passport or national identity document as proof of identity from within the State, should write to the Irish Born Child Unit, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, PO Box 10003, Dublin 2 , quoting their departmental reference number and requesting permission to travel...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 191 and 207 on 21 April last, in which I expressed my extreme disappointment at the rejection by staff of the proposal for organisational change in the Prison Service. The proposal emerged following protracted negotiations at the Labour Relations Commission and an arbitration process and was recommended for acceptance by the national executive...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy's attention to the Adjournment debates on 12 November and 19 November 2003 regarding measures to contain prison costs, including possible new management arrangements for the open prison in County Cavan which would not involve the Irish Prison Service. The rationale behind the proposal to have alternative arrangements for the operation of this prison is outlined therein. I...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The declaration in question was examined recently by my officials and was found to have been lodged in accordance with the statutory provisions set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act. The person concerned has been informed of this in writing and has been requested to pay the statutory fee. A certificate confirming that the person concerned is an Irish citizen will issue as soon...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 20 fixed camera installation post sites in all, located on the N1, N2, N3, N4, M1 and M50. Three cameras are rotated between these posts. Four camera installation posts are non-operable as a result of vandalism. Two of these posts were damaged by fire and the other two knocked over and damaged. A contractor has been engaged to replace...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: No international human rights norms require the granting of Irish citizenship to Romanian citizens simply on the basis of their residence in the State. Even where a non-national has been granted refugee status, and is thus acknowledged as a person who is unable to seek the protection of his or her country of origin, the 1951 Geneva Convention imposes no obligation regarding the conferral of...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department recently received the High Court warrant which allows for the transfer of this individual into this country and the continued enforcement of his prison sentence under the transfer of sentenced persons legislation. I have been assured this transfer will be effected as soon as is practically possible.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 to 431, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following tables show the headline offences by group from 2000 to 2004 in Tallaght and Crumlin Garda districts. The Firhouse and Ballycullen areas are part of the Tallaght district. The Greenhills and Templeogue areas are part of both the Tallaght and Crumlin districts.

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (4 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Responsibility for the provision of spaces for young offenders committed to custody when they are under the age of 16 years lies with my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science. I have general responsibility for the provision of spaces for persons committed to custody once they are 16 years of age or over. However, while offenders under the age of 15 years cannot be committed to a...