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Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a joint policing committee by a local authority and the Garda Commissioner to serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local authority's administrative area. The Garda Commissioner will nominate members of the Garda Síochána of appropriate rank and seniority to...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 on this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 on this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 on this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 on this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 it becomes available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 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 it becomes available.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question.

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

Michael McDowell: Ireland's policy on family reunification is broadly in compliance with international standards and operates in the following manner. There is no general policy of restriction in operation for family reunion where the family members in question are not visa required. The only caveat is that the worker in question must be in a position to support the family without recourse to public funds. The...

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (6 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand that there is one serving peace commissioner corresponding to the name as supplied by the Deputy. This person acts as a peace commissioner in the Dungarvan sub-district of County Waterford.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for residency in the State as the spouse of an EU citizen exercising EU treaty rights in Ireland in May 2005. In order for an application of this nature to be approved, the EU citizen must reside and work in the State. Although evidence has been provided to show that the EU citizen resides in the State, no evidence has been provided to prove that the...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (11 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident to which the Deputy refers was responded to by members of the Garda Síochána on community policing duties in the area at the time. I am further informed that the fire service was contacted immediately and also attended the scene. I understand that the incident is under investigation by the gardaí at Ballyfermot Garda station. I am...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed that the visa application to which the Deputy refers is in fact reference number 1761186. Application number 1761186 was received on 25 August and was approved less than four weeks later on 20 September 2005, which was well within the stated processing time for applications. The Department of Foreign Affairs forwarded this decision to the Irish mission in the applicant's country...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (11 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: All prisoners specified as "qualifying prisoners" in accordance with section 3(2) of the Criminal Justice (Release of Prisoners) Act 1998 have had their cases forwarded to the Release of Prisoners Commission for its advice. The recommendations of the commission were followed in each case and all but one person has now been released from custody. In regard to this case, the Release of...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed that the Garda Síochána investigate all allegations of persons perpetrating cruelty against animals and prosecutions are taken against such persons, where evidence is obtained. I am further informed that the Garda Síochána in Ballinasloe have a close liaison with the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ISPCA. Representatives of the ISPCA are present during...

Written Answers — Garda Discharges: Garda Discharges (11 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The matters raised by the Deputy are the subject of a High Court civil action which has not been discontinued. In the circumstances it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.