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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is proposed to build an extension to the station mentioned by the Deputy. I understand from the Garda authorities that the acquisition of a new site was not considered necessary as the proposed plans adequately meet the needs of the local Gardaí for the foreseeable future. When the Garda authorities have signed off on the scheme, the Office of Public Works will be requested to progress...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer to my reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 2 March 2005. It is still open to the persons concerned to provide evidence that they have applied for and have been unreasonably refused a passport in their country of origin. They should also provide their passports, which I understand from their legal representative are expired. I note the document referred to in the...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The cumulative cost of the Morris tribunal, from April 2002 to the end of April 2005, is €16.9 million. This equates to an annual average cost of approximately €5.63 million.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was for the stated purposes of enabling a non-EEA national travel for a holiday to the State. An initial assessment was made by a visa officer who sought further documentation from the references in Ireland by letter dated 18 April 2005. Further supporting documentation was provided but the visa officer was not satisfied based on all of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Garda youth diversion projects, which are overseen by my Department in conjunction with the Garda Síochána, are a crime prevention measure which aim, through both intervention and prevention, to divert young people from becoming involved in criminal activity. The number of projects has increased from 12 in 1997 to 64 at present, by funding under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. A...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish citizen child under the revised arrangements announced on 15 January 2005. The application was acknowledged on 9 March 2005. Applications are being dealt with in order of receipt in so far as is possible and as expeditiously as possible. Given the number of applications being...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 391 and 409 to 412, 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 — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has instituted judicial review proceedings challenging a deportation order made in respect of him. The matter is therefore sub judice and I do not propose to comment further in this case other than to confirm that an undertaking was given that the deportation will not be effected pending the determination of legal proceedings.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that members of the Garda Síochána are allowed to drive official vehicles in two circumstances: they have completed an official driving course or they hold at least a class B driving licence and have been authorised to drive by the chief superintendent. The following driving courses for members of the Garda Síochána are conducted at the driving...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The immigration division of my Department has recently been in correspondence with the person concerned requesting documentation regarding her current position in the State. On receipt of this documentation her case will be considered and she will then be informed of all the options available to her in respect of residency in the State.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to build a new Garda station in Dundrum, County Dublin, and to this end the Office of Public Works is actively seeking a suitable site. When the site is secured, the provision of a new station will be progressed as quickly as overall priorities within the Garda building programme and the availability of resources allow.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are considering the current and future accommodation requirements of the Garda in Stepaside, including the option of a move to a greenfield site in the context of a feasibility study carried out by the Office of Public Works. As with all such projects, it will be progressed as quickly as overall priorities within the Garda building programme...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have decided to grant the application for naturalisation from the person to whom he refers. She was informed of my decision by a letter of 24 May 2005.

Written Answers — Central Vetting Unit: Central Vetting Unit (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda central vetting unit, GCVU, comprises one Garda inspector, two Garda sergeants, one staff officer, eight clerical officers and three temporarily assigned clerical officers. I am further informed that the GCVU processes an average of 5,250 individual vetting applications per week. As part of the Government's decentralisation programme, the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 to 401, inclusive, 403 and 404 together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength and number of community gardaí, all ranks, attached to each of the Garda stations at Ballyfermot, Kevin Street, Crumlin, Kilmainham and Sundrive Road, as at...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the areas referred to by the Deputy are regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes gardaí from Kevin Street station, with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. I understand the policing consists of high visibility patrolling by uniformed gardaí, detective units, the divisional crime task force, the special...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 and 406 together. As the Deputy will be aware, operational matters are an issue for the management of the Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the local drugs units responsible for the areas mentioned carry out searches on suspects identified as being involved in drug activity and that a number of successful detections and...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am aware that there have been some incidents of vandalism on buses in the Dublin 10 area and I understand that the Garda Síochána is working closely with Dublin Bus on this matter.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 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 — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Judicial reviews of recommendations, determinations or decisions of the Refugee Applications Commissioner or the Refugee Appeals Tribunal are dealt with, as appropriate, by the independent offices involved. Judicial reviews of the Minister's decisions in this area involve mostly challenges to deportation orders, proposals to deport and related matters. My Department has a judicial review unit...