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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239, 240 and 243 together. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are a total of 703 Garda Stations in the State. A full list of Garda Stations, listed by Division, is available at www.garda.ie. The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 decisions on the opening or closing of Garda Stations are for...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of the 30 September last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of each Garda Division is as follows: Division Strength DMR South Central 768 DMR Southern 609 DMR Northern 683 DMR West 743 DMR North Central 697 DMR Eastern 611 Louth/Meath 589 Longford/Westmeath 306 Leix/Offaly 305 Carlow/Kildare 398 Wexford/Wicklow 365...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that for security and operational reasons, it is Garda policy not to disclose the number or percentage of personnel on duty at any specific area or over any given period of time. It is the responsibility of the Garda Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within his or her Division taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are a total of 703 Garda Stations in the State. A full list of Garda Stations, listed by Division, is available at www.garda.ie. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the historical data requested by the Deputy is not readily available and would require a manual search of archived records. The compilation of such information would...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision in relation to the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights issued to the person in question by registered post on 16th July 2007.

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that, each year, particularly in the lead up to and during Hallowe'en, an Garda Síochána puts in place special operations to address the illegal importation of fireworks. This involves the gathering of information and appropriate follow-up action by the Gardaí aimed at the seizure of illicit fireworks and involves close liaison with local...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247, 248 and 251 together. Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into this matter is ongoing and that a substantial investigation file has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The directions of the DPP are awaited.

Written Answers — Importation Licences: Importation Licences (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with the Explosives Act, 1875, fireworks are deemed to be explosives. Accordingly, fireworks may not be imported into the State except under an importation licence granted by my Department. It is a long standing policy that these licences are granted only for organised displays conducted by competent and professional operators. I am fully satisfied that the current restrictive...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2006. On examination of the application it was determined that the person concerned did not satisfy the residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing him...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that a meeting has taken place between officials from the Irish Prison Service and Roscommon County Council in relation to this matter. The Prison Service advised the County Council that it will need further details in relation to the proposal in order that it can be evaluated with regard to prison security issues.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. The reference number provided by the Deputy is a generic number assigned to persons who have submitted application forms for naturalisation which are defective in some way. These forms are returned to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the third-named person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in February 2007. On examination of this application it was determined that the applicant did not meet the residency requirement as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is consulted on the location of bus stops in the Dublin Metropolitan Region following the issue of a licence for a route by the Department of Transport to Dublin Bus. I am also informed that each bus stop is assessed for suitability by An Garda Síochána and Dublin Bus. The assessment considers the safe access and egress for...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in October 2006. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 9,800 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there is no record of an application for permission to remain from the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned should contact the Immigration Division of my Department, General Immigration, 3rd Floor, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, outlining their future intentions in the State and enclosing supporting documentation.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to present the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007. This is a short item of legislation to rectify a legal anomaly that has recently come to light in the law relating to bail. The anomaly has arisen in relation to the acceptance of recognisances by prison governors. Bail is often granted on condition that recognisances are met. Recognisances are those undertakings or...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (24 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Senators for their broad welcome for the legislation. In the Lower House I was asked for the opinion of the Attorney General on the validity of anything that had happened from 1 July until the Courts Service brought this to the attention of the Department and the corrective arrangements were put in place a few days ago. The Attorney General's advice is that there can be no doubt that...