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Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 355, inclusive, together. 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 possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 to 361, inclusive, together. 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 possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 371 together. The position is that I have recently published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill that will streamline and modernise our liquor licensing laws. This will involve repealing the Liquor Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions. As part of a consultative process, I have...

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Croatian national, arrived in the State on 28 December 2000 and claimed asylum. His application was refused by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and he was notified of this recommendation by letter on 5 February 2002. His subsequent appeal was refused by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and he was notified of this recommendation by letter on...

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 the Wicklow town Garda station as on 31 December in each of the years 1997 to 2004 was as follows. Date Strength 31/12/1997 33 31/12/1998 39 31/12/1999 40 31/12/2000 39 31/12/2001 40 31/12/2002 41 31/12/2003...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the context of the Good Friday Agreement, negotiations are taking place on an intergovernmental agreement on North-South co-operation on criminal justice matters, together with an associated work programme, and are expected to be finalised in the near future. One of the items under consideration for inclusion in the work programme is the establishment of a working group to review the...

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 Arklow Garda station as on 31 December in each of the years 1997 to 2004 was as set out in the following table. Date Strength 31/12/1997 22 31/12/1998 25 31/12/1999 24 31/12/2000 24 31/12/2001 25 31/12/2002 28 ...

Written Answers — Communications Regulation: Communications Regulation (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The regulator and statutory body responsible for the electronic communications sector, telecommunications, radiocommunications and broadcasting transmission, and the postal sector is ComReg. Questions regarding its functions should be referred to my colleague the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

Written Answers — Ground Rents: Ground Rents (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The position is that ground rent is payable by the ground rent tenant to the ground rent landlord and therefore there is no information available to me to indicate the amount raised from ground rents in 2004.

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my statement to the Dáil during the Adjournment debate on Thursday, 5 May 2005 regarding the policy on the deportation of persons due to sit State examinations. The person concerned is a refused asylum seeker in respect of whom a deportation order was made on 8 March 2005. The order was served on him by registered post requiring him to report to the Garda National...

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

Michael McDowell: The correspondence relates generally to the question of the payment of the costs of representation for a party attending the Morris tribunal. The issue has been raised on many occasions and the position on this matter is clear. 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...

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

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 to 380, inclusive, together. Concerning 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...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am advised that the Courts Service, mindful of the need for a comprehensive reform of the law relating to the protection of intellectually incapacitated individuals, and in the context of a relevant consultation paper published by the Law Reform Commission in 2003, is engaged in a review of the operation of the wardship jurisdiction. I will consider any proposals for changes in legislation...

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

Michael McDowell: The person in question had permission to remain in the State until 21 March 2005. Having considered all the circumstances of his case, he has now been granted permission to remain in the State for a six-month period to enable an employer obtain a work permit on his behalf.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, sources management and catering services in State owned asylum seeker accommodation centres by way of EU open tender competitions. Suitable accommodation centres in the commercial sector which satisfy the requirements of RIA continue to be sourced on foot of advertisements in the national newspapers. To date, more than 600 offers of accommodation in...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The following table sets out details of secondments to the Reception and Integration Agency as requested by the deputy. Grade Equiv. Dept./Org. From To AP Dept. of Education 05/11/1999 15/06/2003 AO Dublin Corporation 11/11/1999 to date AP Eastern Health Board 09/12/1999 19/11/2004 AP Dept. of Health and Children 09/12/1999 to date AO Irish Red Cross 03/02/2000...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been advised by the Reception and Integration Agency that it would not be possible to supply the Deputy with the information sought in the time available. The agency will provide the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 to 392, inclusive, together. In regard to 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...

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

Michael McDowell: The tribunal of inquiry into complaints concerning some gardaí of the Donegal division has already in its first report demonstrated its effectiveness, and the Government and the Garda Commissioner have shown their determination to take action on its findings. While there have been certain personnel changes, there have been no changes in the management structures in the Donegal division. The...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (11 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Questions Nos. 81, 96, 137 and 743 of 12 April 2005. The position has not changed.