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Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The appointment of a new Inspector of Prisons is under active consideration and I will be making an announcement shortly.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised that the cost to date of producing the Report of the Casino Committee has been €21, 500. This includes costs associated with desk top formatting and an Irish translation of the Report. As the Deputy will appreciate the final costs will be contingent on the number of printed copies of the Report required. I am at present considering this Report and I expect to be...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would refer the Deputy to my previous reply on 9th October 2007 (Ref. No. 22544/07). Again, I am pleased to be able to report that my Department's Decentralisation Programme is firmly on target. Under the Programme, over nine hundred posts from my Department and its agencies are scheduled to relocate to seven provincial locations. To date, over four hundred assignments have been made and...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Criminal Assets Bureau, under Assistant Commissioner, National Support Services, works closely with other national units, including the Garda National Drugs Unit, and senior investigating officers in all Garda Divisions to ensure, wherever possible, that assets derived from criminal activity, including drug-related crime, are subject to...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill completed Second Stage in the Dáil on 1 November. The primary purpose of the Bill is to criminalise the trafficking of persons into, through or out of Ireland for the purposes of their sexual or labour exploitation or the removal of their organs. It is a criminal law bill and, therefore, deals exclusively with the criminal...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am satisfied that the Office of the Garda Ombudsman Commission will have the resources it needs to carry out its functions in 2008. The 2007 allocation for the Office includes significant once-off funding relating to the initial set-up of the Office. Therefore, the 2008 pre-budget outlook figure has been adjusted accordingly. Indeed, the Commission is still in the process of recruiting...

Written Answers — Migrant Workers: Migrant Workers (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 81 together. All non-EEA nationals are legally obliged under the Immigration Act 2004 to ensure that their permission to remain in the State is kept up to date at all times. Indeed, it is their responsibility to make themselves aware of the relevant Irish immigration legislation prior to their entry to the State. They should also ensure that, where...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into the murder in question is ongoing and that the investigation team based in Monaghan Garda Station is being assisted by specialist Garda units, including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Garda Technical Bureau. I am further informed that the Garda Síochána is working closely with the Police Service...

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 106 together. The Joint Policing Committees currently established in a pilot phase operate under guidelines issued by my predecessor as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 23 May, 2007, following consultation with the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. In accordance with...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I welcome the third report of the Garda Inspectorate entitled, "Policing in Ireland — Looking Forward" which is a comprehensive examination of administration and operation of the Garda Síochána. The remit of the Inspectorate under the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007 is to ensure that the resources available to An Garda Síochána are used so as to achieve and maintain the highest...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my detailed response to Question No. 163 on 9 October in which I outlined the reasons why I do not intend to make regulations under section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 at this time. I have nothing further to add to the details given in that reply.

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Court: Drug Treatment Court (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Drug Treatment Court, which originally operated on a pilot basis in the North inner city of Dublin, has been placed on a permanent footing and extended to the Dublin 7 area. The Court uses a multi-disciplinary approach and involves a range of Government Departments and agencies charged with dealing with various aspects of the problem of drug misuse. The Court operates with the assistance...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 95 together. There are no protocols in place to provide for the entry of members of the Garda Síochána, in their capacity as police officers, into Northern Ireland and vice versa or for the purposes of the pursuit of suspected criminals and/or the arrest of persons. Provision for the deployment across international borders of police officers in...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that a module on 'Trafficking in Human Beings' is currently being provided by Continuous Professional Development training in the 2007 Core Programme. This training is provided to all members of Garda and Sergeant Rank. All Student and Probationer Gardaí receive training on immigration legislation and aspects of the Children Act 2001. This training...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Criminal Assets Bureau has been at the forefront of the fight against organised crime, including drug trafficking, in this jurisdiction since its inception in 1996. The significant successes that the Bureau continues to achieve by its operations demonstrates the effectiveness of its approach in pursuing illegally gotten gains. The manner in which the Bureau operates has, in the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Chief Superintendent appointed by the Commissioner to conduct an investigation into the incident has submitted a report which is currently being considered by senior Garda management. The Deputy will appreciate that it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 30 September last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the number of Juvenile Liaison Officers was 93. The total strength of the force at the same date was 13,531. This represents 0.69% of the Force. Of course, while these officers are specifically dedicated to this service, a significant number of Gardaí are engaged in liaising with juveniles on a day-to-day...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to advise the Deputy that following various reviews of the Probation Service which included the findings of the Expert Group published in 1998 and 1999 together with the Comptroller and Auditor General Report in 2004, a new Director was appointed as Head of the Probation Service in September, 2005 following an open competition. To support the Director and strengthen the management of...

Written Answers — Border Controls: Border Controls (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There has been ongoing liaison between officials from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and their British counterparts since 2005, both on the development of the British e-Borders system and to assess the potential benefits which would accrue to Ireland if such a system was to be developed here. I am advised that the British authorities are close to finalising a contract...

Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions No. 431 and 442 on 6 November. I have nothing further to add to the details of that reply.