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Crime Levels. (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Limerick City Joint Policing Committee was one of the first to be established and is working well, and gardaí are working closely with the local authority and other members of the committee. The Government is determined to provide the Garda with the resources and legal tools it needs to tackle the challenges of criminality which we saw demonstrated in Limerick last weekend. On the wider...

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Defence, Deputy Willie O'Dea. The consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations is a key objective of the White Paper on Defence 2000. The dispersal of personnel over an extended number of locations is an impediment to essential collective training. It also imposes increased and unnecessary...

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ——provided some of the resources required for infrastructure, training area development and equipment procurement. In this regard, the White Paper stated "the thrust of the Government decisions in the White Paper is based on their recognition of the necessity to enhance the equipment and infrastructure available to the Defence Forces". These barrack closures move the Government closer...

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Moreover, as has been pointed out in many independent reports on the Defence Forces, the primary driver for barrack organisation and personnel deployment is the efficient and effective delivery of military capabilities. As the Minister for Defence has said in response to many questions in the House, Defence Forces properties are kept under constant review in terms of addressing Defence Forces...

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: With the Good Friday dispensation and the welcome regularising of the security situation, the operational requirement to have troops deployed so widely in seven military posts along the Border no longer exists. On the northern side of the Border, the chain of British military bases has already been removed. Closing the four smaller Border posts, including Connolly Barracks, Longford, and...

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: This is because most of the personnel serving in these installations live in the areas and will, based on previous experience with barrack closures, continue to do so, thereby minimising the impact. The Minister accepts this was not an easy decision and obviously the Government's desire is to limit the adverse impact this relocation will have on personnel. However, the need to consolidate...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the son of the person in question was the subject of a Family Reunification application made in November 2006 and a decision issued in September 2008 granting him permission to remain. I am further informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that no application for Family Reunification was received from the person in...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The airports listed hereunder have been prescribed by order (SI 57 of 2004 Immigration Act 2004 (Approved Ports) Regulations) by the Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to be approved ports for non-nationals arriving by air from outside the State pursuant to Section 6(2) and 20 of the Immigration Act 2004: Carrickfinn Airport; Connaught Airport; Cork Airport; Dublin Airport;...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware there are a number of commitments in the Programme for Government related to extraordinary rendition. Insofar as they fall within the responsibility of my Department there has been regular communication between me and my Department acting on my behalf with the Garda Commissioner relating to the implementation of the Programme's commitment in relation to...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme operates in accordance with Part 4 of the Children Act 2001, as amended, and under the general superintendence and control of the Garda Commissioner. The aim of the Diversion Programme is to deal with juveniles who offend, by way of administering a formal or informal caution, thus diverting the offender away from the courts and minimising the likelihood...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Garda CCTV systems are operational in 11 towns and cities around the country, including Cork, and a major programme of expansion involving the implementation of CCTV systems in a further 14 locations is well underway. Garda CCTV schemes are planned and implemented on the basis of the Garda Commissioner's identified operational needs and priorities taking into account available resources. I am...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware, it is the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs which is the lead Government Department for our National Drugs Strategy. Subsequently, the primary budget for projects established to combat substance abuse in the state including the funding for local and regional drug task force originated community based projects is provided from the drugs initiative...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The position is that section 20 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 provides that a licence holder shall not supply alcohol on the premises at a reduced price during a limited period on any day. "Reduced price" means a price less than that regularly being charged for the alcohol concerned during an earlier period on the day concerned. A licence holder who contravenes this provision is guilty...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The issues referred to in the Deputy's Question are matters for which the Authority has sole...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I expect to receive a full report which I have requested from the Garda authorities on the matter shortly, at which stage I will communicate further with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have no responsibility in respect of the matters raised by the Deputy, which are matters for my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that all available intelligence is fully analysed and used in the strategic deployment of both local and specialised operational Garda units to target particular gangs. Organised crime, including persons suspected of involvement in drug-trafficking, importation, sale and supply, is being targeted on a number of fronts, involving uniform and plain-clothes...

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer further to your Parliamentary Questions No. 787 of Tuesday 17 June, 2008 and No. 300 of Tuesday 7 October, 2008 with regard to licensed firearms. The information sought was not readily available and took time to be compiled. The Garda Authorities now inform me that the figures, by type, for licensed firearms are as follows: Type 2007/08 2006/07 2005/06 2004/05 2003/04 Shotgun...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Moscow, on 3 September 2008. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 25 September 2008 for the following reasons: 1. The need to undertake the course of study in this State was not demonstrated. 2. The obligations to return to the home country were not deemed sufficient. The decision of the Visa Officer may be...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: 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 should be granted. While it is not the practice to comment on such applications...