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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Questions 471 and 472 on 2 October, 2007 (Ref: 21742/07) which sets out such information as is readily available on this subject.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 377 and 379 together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. It should be noted that the latest figures available for Community Gardaí are as of 30 September 2007. The figures for the total strength and the divisional drug units are as of 30 November 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available. In...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of retirements from An Garda Síochána for the years 2005, 2006, as at 17 December 2007 and the estimated retirements for 2008 was as set out as follows: Year Retirements 2005 462 2006 403 2007 (17/12/07) 280 2008 (estimate) 471 It is anticipated that approximately 1100 Gardaí will be recruited annually in the forthcoming...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I am sure the Deputy will appreciate, in the course of performing my functions as Minister and as an elected representative, I receive a wide range of representations, submissions and other advice from various persons, groups and other bodies on differing subjects, including of course matters pertaining to the operation of my Department and the bodies under its aegis. Research and expert...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007, proposals to alter the boundaries of a regional or divisional geographical area, or to establish or relocate a divisional or district headquarters are matters in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I have recently approved the Commissioner's Policing Plan for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that by early January 2008, under my Department's Decentralisation programme, three hundred and sixty-eight posts from seven bodies under the aegis of my Department will have transferred to seven different locations around the country. Within that number, two hundred and twenty-three officers will have transferred from Dublin and one hundred and forty-five from...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As a person is facing criminal proceedings in this jurisdiction in connection with the Omagh bombing, I do not consider it would be appropriate to make any comment at this stage, other than to confirm that the Garda Síochána has co-operated and will continue to co-operate fully with the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the ongoing criminal investigation of this terrible atrocity.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As part of my Department's Decentralisation Programme, the Private Security Authority (PSA) decentralised to Tipperary Town in February 2005. The PSA has a total staff of forty-one, thirty-seven of whom are based in Tipperary. Twenty-eight members of staff were recruited under the decentralisation process. I can also inform the Deputy that, in addition to the above, work is now well under...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Subject to the requirement to consider each case on its merits, the general position is that a child reaching 18 in the circumstances outlined by the Deputy would, unless there are issues surrounding his or her conduct, be permitted to remain in the State either as a dependant of their parent or in their own right. They would receive an immigration stamp reflecting their status as a student...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The right to operate a business is something that depends on the immigration status of the foreign national. EEA nationals and those who have a Stamp 4 permission are entitled to operate a business. Those here on more restricted permissions do not enjoy this right. For a person who is coming to the State specifically for this purpose there is a scheme in operation whereby they are required...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for residence in the State on the sole basis of marriage to an Irish national was received from the person in question in May 2007 and was acknowledged on 6 June 2007. Applications of this kind, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in strict chronological order and currently processed within twelve months. It should be noted that marriage to an Irish...

Written Answers — Private Aerodromes: Private Aerodromes (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is understood that the Deputy is referring to aerodromes licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I am informed by the Department of Transport that there are 15 aerodromes licensed by the IAA for private use in the State. In addition, there are 14 other aerodromes licensed by the IAA for public use including Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. Section 6 of Immigration Act, 2004...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person in question was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit on 25 October, 2007. I am further informed that this application was processed and returned to the requesting organisation on 11 December, 2007.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that details of the Mountain Bike patrols in Swords, Malahide, Balbriggan, Skerries and Rush Garda stations are as follows: Swords: There are three members participating in mountain bike patrols. Two members completed training in February 2007 while the third was trained in June 2007. Malahide: There are three members participating in mountain...

Written Answers — Television Licences: Television Licences (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The table below shows the number and cost of television licences purchased for use within prisons in each of the relevant years. Each institution is required to purchase a single licence annually in respect of all of the television sets it owns. Year Number of Licenses Cost â'¬ 2000 15 1,333 2001 15 1,333 2002 16 1,712 2003 15 2,250 2004 14 2,128 2005 14 2,128 2006 14 2,170...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Expenditure on firearms and related items for the years 2004 to 2007 is outlined in the table below. The figures include both the purchase of firearms and items such as ammunition, holsters, repair/ maintenance and component/replacement parts. Item Description 2004 2005 2006 2007 Firearms and related items €814,231 €608,925 €1,715,343 €772,132 I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would like to draw the Deputy's attention to the Law Reform Commission's Report on "Homicide: Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter" which was published yesterday. In respect of the criminal offence of manslaughter and related motoring offences the Commission has recommended that the existing road traffic offence of dangerous driving causing death should continue to exist alongside the more...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person referred to by the Deputy was recently granted permission to remain by her local Immigration Office until the 31 July 2008 on student conditions.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 21 September, 2006 and applied for asylum on 25 September, 2006. The application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), she was informed, by letter...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1132 to 1134, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Bedrock is in place to uphold the law in the context of the construction of the M3 motorway. The policing plan has been prepared by the responsible Garda Divisional Officer in respect of the obligations on An Garda Síochána to prevent any breaches of the criminal law...