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Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 to 182, inclusive, together. The person concerned, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 13 February 2005 and claimed asylum. The application of the person concerned was refused by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and he was notified of this recommendation by letter dated 4 March 2005. His subsequent appeal was refused by the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident to which the Deputy refers is the subject of a major ongoing Garda investigation that encompasses several Garda divisions and specialised Garda units. I am further informed that this investigation has, to date, led to a number of arrests and that it is anticipated that more arrests will follow as further progress is made. The Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources including personnel, that the personnel strength in regard to all ranks in each Garda station in the Dublin metropolitan region as at 31 December for 1997 to 2004 and at 24 May 2005, as well as the population covered by each station, formulated from the figures gathered in the 2002...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible within the timeframe allowed to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has been granted leave to remain in the State for a period of one year. This has been conveyed to him in a letter dated 24 May 2005. Upon receipt of this letter the person concerned is advised to contact the Garda national immigration bureau, 13 and 14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, to obtain the appropriate registration.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application was received by my Department regarding the person to whom the Deputy refers on 11 October 2004. The average time for processing applications for naturalisation is 24 months. However, as the processing of applications made on behalf of minors is less complex than those made by adults, the processing time for such applications can be significantly shorter. I will inform the...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The position is that while I have invited organisations and private individuals to submit their views or suggestions on all or specific parts of the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill by 31 May 2005, I will take account of submissions received within a short period after that date.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national. A request for further documentation to enable the processing of the application issued on 10 May 2005 and a reply is still awaited. On receipt of the information requested the case will then be finalised within a short period of time.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources including personnel, that the current personnel strength of the community policing unit at Cabra Garda station is four. Garda authorities have also informed me that two of these gardaí are deployed on a full-time basis to the Navan Road area, encompassing Ashington, Kinvara, Ashtown,...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Garda authorities that the lane referred to is controlled by means of locked gates at both ends and that this area is subject to regular foot patrols from personnel from Cabra Garda station. They are assisted by mobile uniform and plain clothes patrols. There is no green space near the area referred to.

Written Answers — Under Age Drinking: Under Age Drinking (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to have been brought to the attention of the gardaí by local residents. The premises have been subject to Garda surveillance on a number of occasions and no evidence was found of the supply of alcohol to under age youths. I am assured by the Garda authorities that the area concerned is subject to ongoing foot and mobile...

Written Answers — Under Age Drinking: Under Age Drinking (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management held a seminar in March 2005 for all licensees from the area concerned. Licensees were invited to take an active role in ensuring that no drinking took place on the unlicensed areas outside their premises. Furthermore, gardaí on duty at events are directed to pay attention to such activity and bring the matter to the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the concerns of residents in the area. I understand that in addition to the issuing of fines on the spot to illegally parked vehicles, vehicle clamping and the towing away of such vehicles by Dublin street parking services, a Garda tow truck is employed on match days to tow away illegally parked vehicles in the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The regulations governing the operation of horse drawn carriages are contained in the Dublin Carriages Acts 1853-55. I am informed by the Garda authorities that they issue licences to the proprietors of horse drawn vehicles each year. All carriages and horses are brought to the Carriage Office by their owners for inspection before such a licence is issued. While there is no legal obligation...

Written Answers — Censorship of Films: Censorship of Films (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am satisfied that the film censor is fulfilling his responsibilities. The film censor has in place a range of mechanisms which enable parents and others to express their views on film classification and certification. These include the holding of regular focus group consultations comprising parents, educators, students, psychologists, psychiatrists, other experts and representative...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 315 and 328 of 24 May 2005 on this matter.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. The selection of investigators was a matter for the tribunal. The practical arrangements necessary for their appointment were carried out by my Department. The Garda Commissioner had no involvement in the process.

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: When the father and mother of a child cannot agree on custody issues, it becomes a matter for the court to decide. Married parents living together are joint guardians and custodians of their child. If they separate, custody is normally with the parent with whom the child primarily resides but the other parent still remains a guardian. Under section 6A of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to provide a new Garda station at the location mentioned by the Deputy. As a first step in the process, the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility in such matters, has been asked to acquire a suitable site. In addition, the Deputy will be aware that last year the Office of Public Works publicised a pilot equity exchange programme, the purpose of which was to provide...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of persons deported to 13 May in 2005 is 110. In the same period, a further 59 persons were transferred to other EU member states under the Dublin II regulations — Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003 — to have their asylum applications processed there. Another 114 persons opted to return home voluntarily under section 3(4)(b) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. I should...