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Written Answers — Private Security Industry: Private Security Industry (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am concerned that there is some evidence of unacceptable elements entering the private security industry. That is one reason why I have introduced legislation to regulate the industry. The Private Security Services Act 2004 was signed into law on 4 May 2004. This Act allows for, inter alia, the establishment of a private security authority to control and supervise persons providing security...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies of today's date to Questions Nos. 5 and 6.

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a formal audit of the amount of property allegedly in the hands of criminal bosses has not been carried out to date given the inherent difficulties involved, not least because of the extent of potential overlaps between various criminal activities. Data available from the Criminal Assets Bureau may be indicative. Since its inception in 1996, the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 Strength: Garda Strength (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the total personnel strength of Garda stations in County Kildare as of 13 May 2005 was 240, all ranks. Local Garda management is satisfied that the resources allocated to each Garda station in County Kildare are...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply I gave to Question No. 206 on Thursday, 28 April 2005. I am not aware of any reports of the type mentioned by the Deputy. All cases where a decision to deport is recommended by my officials are considered, inter alia, under the provisions of section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, prohibition of refoulement, before such a decision is made. I am satisfied that the...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number in custody on 13 May 2005 was 3,226 as against a maximum bed capacity of 3,370. A further 188 prisoners were on temporary release on that date. On the date in question, 96% of the total bed capacity was in use. It must be noted, however, that accommodating prisoners is not simply a matter of matching the global prisoner population to a global figure for beds or cells. A number of...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Children Act 2001 is a fundamental revision of the law governing the treatment of children in conflict with the law and non-offending children in need of special care and protection. The principal considerations behind the Act are prevention, through early intervention, is desirable; diversion, where a child has committed an offence, is the preferred option where society would not be...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have recently published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill which will streamline and modernise our liquor licensing laws. This will involve repealing the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions. The proposed Bill provides for the creation of a café bar licence which was a key recommendation in the final report of the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 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. The application in question was acknowledged on 3 May 2005. Marriage to an Irish national does...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (18 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Garda authorities have informed me that high priority is given to the policing of anti-social behaviour. In Dublin, Operation Encounter is a Garda initiative aimed at providing high visibility Garda foot patrols in areas where large numbers of people socialise late at night and in the early morning. It is aimed at dealing effectively with public order issues, especially problems associated...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (18 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Garda authorities have informed me that the Garda mountain bike unit was introduced on a pilot basis on 5 June 2001 in the Tallaght and Raheny Garda districts of the Dublin metropolitan region, DMR. In February 2002 a review conducted by the Garda authorities found that the deployment of Garda personnel on mountain bikes was successful in tackling and responding to certain types of offences....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 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 September 2004. To ensure fairness, applications of this type are dealt with in chronological order and currently take approximately 16 months to process.

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (18 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Questions Nos. 191 and 207 on 21 April and to Question No. 256 on 5 May last, in which I outlined the measures I now intend to pursue to ensure the efficient and effective use of the valuable resources at my disposal. The position regarding permanent placement for the staff temporarily assigned to other institutions as a result of the closure of Fort...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (18 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application under section 49, that is, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession, of the Registration of Title Act 1964 which was lodged on 16 September 2004. Dealing number D2004SM007873A refers. Due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination of claims for registration as...

Written Answers — Security Operations: Security Operations (18 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Garda authorities inform me that an additional 204 gardaí were allocated to Shannon Airport on 10 May 2005, in connection with the planned stopover of President George W. Bush. The duration of these security arrangements was 19 hours. It is not currently possible to provide details of the associated costs, as not all claims have been submitted for payment at this time. As the cancellation of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are currently no plans to close Mountjoy Garda station or Fitzgibbon Street Garda station.