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Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: Funding for the provision of services for women experiencing domestic violence is the responsibility of the Department of Health and Children, while the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for the provision of refuges and other emergency accommodation. The responsibilities of my Department in regard to the crime of domestic violence are for any...

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (13 Dec 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 contact her about this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. This information is in respect of Minister of State, Deputy Fahey's office. Private Office: Civil Servants, 1 Private Secretary, 1 Staff Officer, 2 Clerical Officers. Political Appointees None. Total cost is €171,476.83. Constituency Office: Civil Servants, 3 Clerical Officers. Political Appointees, 1 Personal Secretary...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The case in question has been heard by the High Court and judgment delivered. I understand, however, it is possible for the person concerned to appeal this judgment to the Supreme Court. In the circumstances, I am not in a position to reply to the Deputy's question at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Tyrellspass area of County Westmeath is policed by gardaí attached to Rochfortbridge Garda station. The personnel strength of Rochfortbridge Garda station as at 12 December 2005 was three, all ranks. Local Garda management is satisfied the existing...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the information sought from the Garda Commissioner and will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application in question was received by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 30 November 2005. A decision was reached on 7 December 2005 which is being conveyed to the applicant through the relevant Irish Embassy. The visa officer was unable to conclude, from the documentation submitted in support of the application, that it was reasonable to grant a visa. It is open to...

Written Answers — Gender Pay Gap: Gender Pay Gap (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: There is a large body of research, both national and international, on influences upon the gender pay gap. I am not aware of any research which shows a proven and definitive list of five primary factors. In my earlier response, I outlined eight widely recognised and complex factors which impact upon the gender pay gap. I reiterate that the issue of the gender pay gap is a multifaceted one,...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: All the organisations under the Department's aegis ensure their staff receive the training they need to meet their responsibilities. In particular, all gardaí receive training on the investigation of cases of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault from experienced Garda personnel, assisted by other professionals such as psychologists, doctors, social workers and also experts from the...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 709, on Wednesday, 26 January 2005, and 456, on Tuesday, 4 October 2005. Since then the person in question has presented himself to the Garda National Immigration Bureau on several occasions and is due to present again on Thursday, 12 January 2006. The issuing of travel documents for this person is being pursued by the bureau...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have not received requests from Garda management within the Kerry division for an increased allocation of personnel. The Garda Commissioner has responsibility for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel. The accelerated recruitment campaign to reach a record force strength of 14,000, in line with the commitment in An Agreed Programme for Government, is fully on target....

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by Garda authorities that the following tables show the headline offences by group for districts referred to in County Galway for years 2000 to 2004 and up to 31 October 2005. Figures provided for 2004-2005 are provisional or operational and liable to change.

Written Answers — Disability Act 2005: Disability Act 2005 (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I commenced the sections of the Disability Act 2005 for which I have responsibility on 29 July 2005 by signing the Disability Act 2005 (Commencement) Order, SI 474 of 2005. With the exception of section 29, which deals with the accessibility of heritage sites and nature reserves, and Part 6, which provides for the establishment of a centre for excellence in universal design in the National...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the person in question was found dead on the Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, County Donegal on 29 January 2003. The death was fully investigated and found to be consistent with accidental drowning. No evidence was found to suggest the commission of a criminal offence. An inquest file was also prepared for the coroner who found the person's death was due to...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána has not to my knowledge placed any allegation in the public domain about this person. I can confirm, however, the Garda Síochána informed me of the factual basis for matters which I have put into the public domain regarding the person in question.

Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: No public-private partnership-based capital expenditure has been incurred by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the years in question.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I move: That Dáil Éireann, —bearing in mind the significant public concern about the handling of allegations of child sexual abuse against members of the clergy operating under the aegis of the Catholic archdiocese of Dublin; —noting the informal Government decision of 22 October 2002 that the matter required further consideration and reflection, in particular on the part of the...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I remind the House of the circumstances which give rise to the motion before the House. In November 2002, an RTE "Prime Time" documentary reported on child sexual abuse by priests in the Catholic archdiocese of Dublin. The programme made a number of disturbing assertions as to the inadequate way in which allegations and complaints of sexual abuse by priests of the archdiocese were handled,...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have a fairly substantial script but it is available for Deputies.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael McDowell: I will ring the Protestant Archbishop and ask him.