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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 May 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 953 members assigned to Traffic duties. The Policing Plan 2008 contains a Strategic Goal to increase the strength of the Traffic Corps to 1,200 by 31 December 2008 and maintain it at that level into the future. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large...

Written Answers — Cash Seizures: Cash Seizures (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Operation Safeguard is a Garda initiative to promote and improve a compliance culture amongst the public, through the comprehensive enforcement of road traffic legislation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Safeguard took place from 13 June to 18 June, 2008. Offences targeted in particular through Operation Safeguard were offences relating to licences, in particular...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I would refer the Deputy to the provisions of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 which came into effect on 1 June, 2006. Among other things that Act provided for the new verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity which replaced the special verdict of guilty but insane at common law. I have no plans to review the matter. I should say that the provisions of the Act were generally well...

Written Answers — Garda Checkpoints: Garda Checkpoints (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: All members of An Garda Síochána are tasked with the enforcement of relevant traffic legislation, including the Road Traffic and Road Transport Acts. This may occur as part of specific road traffic law enforcement activity or general policing activity. Members of An Garda Síochána carry out planned and unplanned checkpoints, including those carried out under Operation Anvil and...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Following the submission of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this, and the CSO has established a dedicated...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed that details in relation to driver disqualifications are maintained by the Road Safety Authority, which is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport.

Written Answers — Stardust Tragedy: Stardust Tragedy (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the position remains as set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 826 on 8 July, 2008.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: State cars are placed at the disposal of the President, Taoiseach, Government Ministers and others, the details of which as set-out in the following table. The requirements for the Ministerial fleet are subject to regular review and assessment in order to ensure that the most suitable vehicles are purchased having regard to a range of criteria including overall cost, emissions and fuel...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Following a two stage tender and evaluation process, a preferred bidder has been selected. Following a cooling off period in accordance with standard procurement procedures, the intention is that An Garda Síochána will shortly commence contract discussions with the preferred bidder. A roll-out of the network of cameras would commence following conclusion of a contract. Roll-out would...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Following the submission of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this, and the CSO has established a dedicated...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by officials in the Long Term Residency Section of my Department that an application for Long Term Residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in December 2006. I understand that applications received in October 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has been granted temporary permission to remain in the State under the IBC/05 scheme, renewed until 5 October 2010. The person's passport and GNIB card were retained by An Garda Síochána at Dublin Airport on 1 December 2008 when presented by a third party in an attempt to effect entry into the State. There is no record of the person concerned having reported their...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Commissioner, who is responsible for the allocation of all resources including personnel, in An Garda Síochána, that the post to which the Deputy refers is one of 300 new Garda civilian clerical posts which, on 2 May 2007, the Government approved for filling through an open recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). I have also been...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that since the beginning of the new Government's term of office, as Minister I have travelled once by Government helicopter and once by Government jet. There was no travel cost incurred by this Department in either instance. I can also inform the Deputy that Minister of State Conor Lenihan travelled twice by air in the month of June. In relation to one flight...

Written Answers — Departmental Guidelines: Departmental Guidelines (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: My Department has undertaken measures to ensure all agencies under my responsibility are fully aware of their obligations under Department of Finance National Procurement Guidelines. On a regular basis, reviews are carried out by my Department to ensure that the procurement process is being complied with.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned arrived in the State on 19 March 1997 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Asylum Division and, on appeal, by the Asylum Appeals Authority. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 13 January 2000, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned made an application for Family Reunification for his wife and five children which was approved in May 2006. The person in question utilised the visas for his wife and two of the children approved on his application but did not do so for his three other children and the visas subsequently expired in respect of...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (10 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. By way of background, the Deputy may wish to note that the person referred to in the details supplied made an application for asylum at the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) on 18 March 2004. This...