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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: As regards crime figures, the Deputy will be aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in interpreting levels of crime between quarters, I am pleased to note that during my term of office...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: As regards crime figures, the Deputy will be aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in interpreting levels of crime between quarters, I am pleased to note that during my term of office...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: As regards crime figures, the Deputy will be aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in interpreting levels of crime between quarters, I am pleased to note that during my term of office...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question, which was for the stated purpose of a two-week visit, was received in my Department on 5 April 2005. My Department will re-assess the application in the light of additional documentation which has now been received. However as the supporting documentation is not in English it will require translation.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not clear exactly what case the Deputy is referring to. The person concerned is a key figure in the work being undertaken by the Morris tribunal and has also initiated legal proceedings against the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland and the Attorney General. As far as the Morris tribunal is concerned, the position is that it has recently...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not clear exactly what costs the Deputy is referring to, but I can only assume they are in respect of representation before the Morris tribunal. If so, the position has been outlined on many occasions to the House. The current legislation, the Tribunal of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2002, provides that the question of costs is solely a matter for the tribunal. The Acts provide that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national was received from the person concerned in April 2005. Applications of this type, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in chronological order and take approximately 16 months to process.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question has permission to remain in the State as a dependant of his spouse who is the holder of a working visa. His current permission does not expire until June 2006, at which time it is open to him to seek further permission to remain in the State. If the person concerned wishes to take up employment in the State, a prospective employer must first obtain a work permit on his...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transmission of part which was lodged on 3 June 2004. Dealing number D2004SM004736A refers. I am further informed that a query issued to the lodging solicitor on 22 April 2005 and that the application cannot proceed until this query has been satisfactorily resolved. However, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my recent replies to her Questions Nos. 485 of 22 March 2005 and 98 of 12 April 2005 with regard to this Garda station. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the proposals I outlined to address the accommodation needs of this station are still under consideration.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The passport from the person concerned was submitted with his application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of his parentage of an Irish-born child under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. The relevant passport has been located, checked, copied and returned to the applicant by registered post. Applications are being dealt with as expeditiously as...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I believe the Deputy is referring to reference to visa application numbers 1740469 and 1740470. These applications were received in my Department on 18 March 2005. The visa officer dealing with the applications has undertaken an initial assessment of the papers provided and has sought further supporting documentation by letter dated 4 May 2005. When the visa officer receives the information,...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I expect that a decision on the case of the person referred to will be forwarded to the United Kingdom authorities very shortly. It should be noted that the convention on the transfer of sentenced persons requires extensive documentation to be exchanged between both jurisdictions to allow an application to be fully considered. A three-way consent is also required to enable any transfer to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of applications received for residency in the State based solely on marriage to an Irish national are as follows: 156 in 2001; 191 in 2002; 271 in 2003; 326 in 2004 and 93 to end April 2005. Figures are not available for 2000. Applications of the type referred to by the Deputy are dealt with in chronological order, in fairness to all such applicants, and take approximately 16...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 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 personnel strength of Castledermot Garda station as at 9 May 2005 was two — all ranks. Local Garda management is satisfied that the present strength of Castledermot Garda station is sufficient to meet the present policing needs of the area. With regard...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for deed of charge which was lodged on 13 October 2004. Dealing number D2004SM008627Q refers. I am further informed that this application is associated with dealing number D2004SM006350T in respect of which a land certificate has been requested by the Land Registry from the lodging solicitors. I am also informed that on...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: There was a decrease of 22% in assault causing harm and a decrease of 23% in minor assaults in 2003 compared with 2002. There was almost a 22% decrease in criminal damage cases and 4% decrease in public order offences in the same period. Assaults causing harm decreased by a further 1% in 2004 compared with 2003 and by 15% for the first quarter of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004....

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer of part which was lodged on 19 March 2004. Dealing number D2004SM002488U refers. I am further informed that the application is receiving attention in the Land Registry and, subject to no queries arising, should be completed within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 365 together. I refer the Deputies to the reply I gave to Questions Nos. 719 and 741 on Wednesday, 26 January 2005. The person concerned is awaiting deportation following a full and comprehensive examination, including all refoulement matters, of his application to remain temporarily in the State. The decision to deport therefore remains unchanged. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department has not to date received a visa application to reside for the person named by the Deputy. As processing times for visa applications are on average between four and six weeks from the date of receipt in my Department, the applicant can expect a decision within this timeframe.