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Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: That is because we are richer.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Down from 36%.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Why did Fine Gael not introduce a minimum wage in Government and make it tax-free?

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy has not even read it.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy opposed the plans a few moments ago. We put in place the equal opportunities child care programme.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Never.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Bruton has emptied the press gallery.

Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Let the Labour Party have a go.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a garda inspector has been appointed in each Garda division throughout the State with responsibility for liaising with the domestic violence and sexual assault investigation unit at the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Harcourt Square, Dublin 2, concerning the supervision of sex offenders.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. Certificates of naturalisation are being prepared at present and I understand these will be issued to the two persons concerned within the next week.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department provides funding for child care services under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006. The EOCP is funded by the Government under the national development plan, which receives co-financing under European Union Structural Funds. Funding available includes capital grants for child care facilities, grants to support staffing costs in child care services and grants...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (7 Dec 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. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (7 Dec 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. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason...

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: My concern in regard to unacceptable elements within the private security industry was one of the reasons why I brought forward the Private Security Services Act 2004 to regulate the private security industry. The Private Security Authority is the statutory body established under the Act to regulate this important industry. The PSA has put in place stringent criteria to ensure the private...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the information requested is not readily available in the detail sought. I will communicate further with the Deputy when the Garda authorities have compiled the information to the extent that it is practical to do so.

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy will be aware that I have already received a preliminary Garda report on this distressing incident. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the death of the person referred to by the Deputy, which is being carried out by an officer from outside the Garda division concerned, is at an advanced stage. I have requested the Garda authorities to submit the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 486 of Tuesday, 22 November 2005.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Subject to certain exceptions, every non-EEA national who wishes to remain in Ireland for longer than three months is required by law to register with the Garda Síochána. Permission to remain is granted in the form of an endorsement in the person's passport. Following registration he or she is issued with a Garda registration certificate. A non-national can seek permission to remain on a...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The family concerned arrived in the State on 15 April 2005 and applied for asylum. Their application was refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The mother was informed by letter dated 12 August 2005 that the Minister proposed to make deportation orders in respect of her...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (7 Dec 2005)

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