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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Road Traffic Act 2002 provides that equipment used by the Garda Síochána to detect speeding must be of a type that has been approved by the Commissioner or another member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of chief superintendent authorised in that behalf by the Commissioner, or the chief executive officer of the National Roads Authority or another officer of that authority...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Garda strength nationally and in the Dublin metropolitan region as at year ends 2002, 2003 and 2004 and at 28 November 2005, was as set out in the following table: Date National Strength DMR Strength 31 December 2002 11,895 3,516 31 December 2003...

Written Answers — Property Rights: Property Rights (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The principal legislation in Ireland dealing with theft, prior to the enactment of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, was the Larceny Act 1916. On the specific point raised by the Deputy, it is outside the scope of my functions to provide legal advice and I could not, with propriety, do so.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Under the Government's decentralisation programme, close to 1,000 posts from nine agencies under the aegis of my Department will transfer to seven different locations around the country. The latest figures from the central applications facility indicate that out of an overall total of 819 applications for these posts, 53 are from people who are currently working in the decentralising...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have recently approved the application for a certificate of naturalisation by the person referred to. A letter conveying my decision, as well as the procedures which must be finalised before a certificate of naturalisation can issue, is due to be sent in the next week or so to the person concerned. Once these procedures are completed, a certificate of naturalisation will issue as soon as...

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are currently 64 Garda youth diversion projects, three of which, KEY, JAY and YEW, operate in the Tallaght area. In addition, one sergeant and four garda level juvenile liaison officers operate from Tallaght Garda station. I am committed to the continuing development and, as resources permit, the expansion of Garda youth diversion projects and the possibility of funding further projects...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 23 November 2005. Preparations are at an advanced stage to make the vetting service of the Garda central vetting unit available to organisations which recruit persons to work in a substantial, unsupervised manner with children and vulnerable adults.

Written Answers — Commission of Investigation: Commission of Investigation (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: On 22 November 2005 the Government decided that a commission of investigation should be established into the making of a confession by the late Dean Lyons about the tragic deaths of two persons in March 1997 in Grangegorman, Dublin 7. My intention is to appoint Mr. George Birmingham, SC, as the sole member of the commission, which will be established under the Commissions of Investigation Act...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 730 of 12 April 2005, which sets out the grants awarded to women's organisations or to organisations providing services primarily for women for the years 2002 to 2004. That response also sets out the purpose of the funding provided in each instance.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 729 of 12 April 2005, which sets out the grants awarded to men's organisations or to organisations providing services primarily for men for the years 2002 to 2004. That response also sets out the purpose of the funding in each instance and the Deputy will note that funding has not been provided for the specific purpose referred to by him. In so...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to by the Deputy has submitted documentation to the immigration division of my Department in support of his application for a renewal of his permission to remain in the State as a holder of a work authorisation. The application will be examined and considered and, when a decision is made on his application, the person concerned will be notified of the decision shortly.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 18 December 2003. The processing of the application is almost finalised and that the case will be submitted to me for decision in the near future. I will be in contact with both the Deputy and the applicant when I have reached a decision on...

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the overtime expenditure for members of the Garda and civilian staff working in the Garda for the past four years and between 1 January and 24 November 2005 is set out in the following table: Year Garda Force Civilian Staff Total â'¬ million ...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Prison Service overtime expenditure is set out as follows: Year Total â'¬ million 2001 55.3 2002 59.3 2003 58.9 2004 45.5 2005 (to end October) 38.0 I am pleased to inform the Deputy I have reversed the unacceptable trend of spiralling overtime costs, which has been a feature of our prisons operations for many years. As a result of my determination...

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of gardaí who received overtime during 2004 as a percentage of all serving gardaí was 96%, the average overtime payment was €6,670 in 2004 and the top 20 amounts paid in overtime were as follows: Rank Amount â'¬ 1. Inspector...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Since becoming Minister, I have been determined to eliminate the spiralling costs of overtime in the Prison Service. In this regard, I implemented strict budgetary controls and overtime costs have been reduced from €58.9 million in 2003 to €45.5 million last year. However, prison officers have, following prolonged negotiations, accepted a proposal for organisational change in the Prison...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 and 384 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of the Tipperary division as at 1 January 1998 was 297, all ranks. The personnel strength of the Tipperary division as at 1 January 2005 was 316, all ranks. This represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of the Tipperary division as at 1 January 1998 was 297, all ranks. The personnel strength of the Tipperary division as at 1 January 2005 was 316, all ranks. This represents an increase of 19 or 6.39% in the number of Garda personnel allocated...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 517 of Wednesday, 2 November 2005. The position remains as set out in that reply.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I regret it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy on this matter when it becomes available.