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Written Answers — Gaeilge sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Gaeilge sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Tógfaigh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 285 agus 290 le chéile. Déanfaidh Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána, i gcomhairle le mo Roinnse agus leis an Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, an Teachta Éamon Ó Cuív, mionsonraí na riachtanas oideachais Gaeilge de chuid gardaí faoi oiliúint a thabhairt chun críche go luath. Déanfar an cúrsa a chuireann Ollscoil na hÉireann, Maigh Nuad,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Office Of Public Works that it is currently nearing completion of the acquisition of a site in Castleisland for a new Garda station. When this has been done a brief of requirements will be prepared. While I cannot say at this stage when this project will commence I can assure the Deputy that there will be no avoidable delay in addressing the accommodation needs of...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when they become available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answers to Parliamentary Question No. 366 on 29 June 2005 and Nos. 698 and 792 on 12 April 2005. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda district of Bray includes the Greystones area. I am further informed that the details requested by the Deputy in relation to Garda personnel strength in Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town, Arklow and Blessington Garda...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 302 together. The responsibilities of my Department in relation to the issue of violence against women are for any necessary responses from the civil and criminal justice systems as well as for any preventative measures which can be put in place, including intervention programmes for perpetrators of domestic violence and for awareness raising measures...

Written Answers — Racial Incidents: Racial Incidents (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, since October 2002, in view of the importance of recording and monitoring racist incidents, a mechanism was put in place to record and gather information on racist incidents throughout the state by means of the PULSE computer system. The definition of a racially motivated crime has been agreed and circulated throughout the Garda Síochána. A...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: In May of this year my Department publically advertised the enhancing disability services, EDS, project fund. By the closing date for receipt of funding applications, 134 project proposals had been submitted. All of the applications were acknowledged by my Department and forwarded to Area Development Management Limited for independent assessment and appraisal. Area Development Management will...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Explosives Act 1875 provides for the control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks. As the Deputy will be aware, last February I published a fireworks policy consultation document and initiated a process of consultation with a view to bringing forward proposals for amending and strengthening the provisions in the 1875 Act. My Department has received a wide range...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: It appears in this case that the parent(s) brought their child, an Irish born citizen, to their country of origin to stay with family members. Both parents had originally entered this State illegally and separately, and later had their subsequent applications for asylum refused, with one being deemed "manifestly unfounded". Following the birth of a child they both obtained residency based on...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has made two separate applications for permission to remain in the State. The first was made in June 2004 on the basis of marriage to an Irish national and the second this year under the revised processing arrangements for parents of Irish born children. The second application has been successful and a letter of permission will issue to the person concerned shortly....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy has not been lodged with the visa section of my Department to date. If and when it is received it will be examined in line with the usual criteria for such an application.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 300 together. As I have already informed the House, on 27 June I appointed Mr. Shane Murphy SC to conduct an independent review and examination of the Garda Síochána papers relating to the making by the late Mr. Dean Lyons of inculpatory statements in the course of the Garda investigation into the murders of Ms Mary Callinan and Ms Sylvia Shiels on...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have not received a request for a meeting from the persons concerned. On receipt of such a request I will consider the matter.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the replies I gave to Questions Nos. 248 and 249 on Wednesday, 23 March 2005 and Questions Nos. 397 and 403 on Tuesday, 19 April 2005. My position remains the same. I do not intend to revoke the deportation orders made.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question, a constituent of mine, approached me in relation to allegations of failure of duty by members of An Garda Síochána attached to Ashbourne Garda station. Subsequent to this and at my request, the complainant and others met with officials from my Department about the matter. I can confirm to the Deputy that the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána has appointed a chief...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Questions Nos. 1003 and 1004 of 28 September 2005.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: In April of this year I published a discussion document, Immigration and Residence in Ireland — Outline Policy Proposals for an Immigration and Residence Bill, which contains a comprehensive analysis of the whole area of family reunification, including non-marital partnerships and same sex relationships. I assure the Deputy that I will examine this issue fully in the context of the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national in September 2003. The application was considered and a positive decision was issued on 21 April 2005 to the last notified address on file. All such notifications are issued by registered post. However it is noted that the last notified address is different to the address...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Questions Nos. 1003 and 1004 of 28 September 2005.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand that an application for continuation staffing grant assistance under the equal opportunities child care programme 2000-2006 was submitted by the group in question to my Department some time ago. Each application for funding undergoes a thorough assessment by Area Development Management Limited, ADM, which has been engaged by my Department to carry out the day to day...