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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship section of my Department in June 2007. Applications are generally dealt with in chronological order and this practice is not deviated from except in exceptional circumstances. However, due to the particular circumstances outlined in your Question, I...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the number of cars operational in Garda Divisions and Garda Districts is as set out in the table beneath. The ratio between the total number of cars in the Divisions and those in the range between 100 bhp and 140 bhp is 2.78:1. Division / Districts No. of Cars Carlow/Kildare 50 Baltinglass 10 Carlow 11 Kildare 12 Naas 17...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Since the Deputy has not provided sufficient information regarding the person in question, I have set out below the general position with regard to naturalisation for persons under 18 years of age. Section 15(1) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides inter alia that an applicant for naturalisation must be of full age. Section 16 of the Act sets out a number...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed that the location referred to is in the Bridewell Garda sub-District and is patrolled by foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station. Members of the local Community Policing Unit allocated to this area liaise with the local community providing crime prevention and security advice. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007 proposals, inter alia, to alter the boundaries of a divisional geographical area are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. The 2008 Policing Plan, which was laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas, contains the Commissioner's proposals to realign Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The opening hours for each station in the Carlow/Kildare Garda Division were outlined in a reply to Parliamentary Question No. 530 (ref.: 9248/08) which my predecessor answered on the 4th March and the position remains unchanged. A point to bear in mind is that an increase in the opening hours of any Garda Station would necessitate the deployment of additional Garda personnel on indoor...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The current intake of 1,100 Garda recruits per annum is on course to meet the Government's recruitment target. As of 30 April 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 13,874 with over 1,000 recruits in training. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking all...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of proceedings commenced and convictions recorded for money-laundering offences for the period 2003 to 2008 is set out in the following table: Year 2008* 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 Proceedings commenced 2 11 15 9 6 8 Convictions recorded 1 5 2 10 1 1 Figures provided for 2008* are provisional and liable to change. A number of offences...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 344 together. I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that there are two categories of organised crime groups operating in this jurisdiction. The first category consists of groups that are well established and tightly structured involved in drug trafficking, armed robbery and firearms offences. The second category involves groups whose...

Written Answers — Extradition Warrants: Extradition Warrants (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 341 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that the information provided in the following tabular form relates to European Arrest Warrants forwarded under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 as amended and requests forwarded under Part II of the Extradition Act 1965 as amended. Prior to the enactment of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 as amended,...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can assure the Deputy that the Government has monitored the operation of the bail laws and made them more stringent where this has proved necessary. The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution allows for bail to be refused to a person charged with a serious offence, where it is reasonably considered necessary to prevent the commission of a serious offence by that person. The Bail Act...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The current intake of 1,100 Garda recruits per annum is on course to meet the Government's recruitment target. As of 30 April 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 13,874 with over 1,000 recruits in training.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The construction of the new Garda station in Leixlip it is being progressed by the Office of Public Works and it is due to become operational later this year. The personnel strength of Leixlip Garda station as at 30 April was 26. The detailed allocation of resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with operational requirements. The situation will be kept under...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: An Irish born child born in the State prior to 1 January 2005 to non EU parents is automatically entitled to Irish citizenship. An Irish born child born in the State after 1 January 2005 to non EU parents may have an entitlement to Irish citizenship if one of his/her parents have at least three years legal status in the State prior to the birth of that child. Thus the issue of right to...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: My Department does not have responsibility for the matters referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: My Department's database does not maintain information by reference to a generic incident description related to the cause of an injury. However, the Department is aware of three claims to date made by Gardaí under the Compensation Acts following injuries sustained while on duty during recent protests in the Belmullet area.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Quin Garda Station as of 30 April 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 1. Quin Garda Station forms part of Ennis Garda District and the strength of the District as at the same date was 201. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day personnel strengths...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Four of the prisoners concerned are serving 40 year sentences for capital murder and have been in custody since the 1980's. None of these prisoners have been out of prison without an escort at any stage of their sentence. The fifth person completed a six year sentence during which he received no temporary release. He has not been granted any temporary release since his recommittal to...

Written Answers — Prison Medical Service: Prison Medical Service (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the psychological support available to prisoners in custody. Where a prisoner is assessed as having difficulties with their incarceration, steps are taken to provide assistance to address such problems while in prison. All prisoners have access to a range of therapeutic services, including access to medical, psychiatric and other healthcare services,...

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (29 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Law Reform Commission has indicated that it will publish, in the coming weeks, its Report on Multi-Unit Developments which, following an extensive consultation process, will contain definitive reform proposals concerning the regulation and governance of property management companies. The Government has already directed that early action be taken by the relevant Departments to address the...