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Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Both the seventh and eighth reports of the Morris Tribunal were the subject of debate in Dáil Éireann on 22 October and in Seanad Éireann on the 30th. The seventh report of the Morris Tribunal related to allegations of ongoing harassment of the McBrearty family as instanced by the issuance of 68 summonses against that family and their associates. Members of the Garda Síochána severely...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Since the opening of the Dóchas Centre in 1999, there has been a serious overcrowding problem there, even with the benefit of an additional 20 spaces provided in the final phase of its construction. I do not regard this as an acceptable situation. On 7 November 2008 there were 111 prisoners in custody in the Dóchas Centre. This figure exceeded the bed capacity by 31%. In addition there...

Written Answers — Immigrant Registration: Immigrant Registration (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The revised fee of €150 is effective in respect of all registrations by non-EEA migrants with the Garda National Immigration Bureau applied for on or after 23 August 2008. Since 19 August last, this registration system has been enhanced by the commencement of the roll out of a fingerprinting system for all persons who are required to obtain permission to reside in the State. Non-nationals...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 28 May 2008. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The amount allocated under the estimates process for Garda pay, including overtime, in 2009 is €1,090,332,000. The amount allocated in 2008 was €1,100,934,000. These figures include pay for both members of the Garda Síochána and civilian staff. The personnel strength of the Garda Síochána on 30 September 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 14,284....

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised that Garda management within the Dublin Metropolitan Region are unaware of any Garda patrol vehicles being restricted at Halloween due to resourcing of radio control systems. A particular issue with personnel resources arose at the Communications Centre for the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 31st October 2008. This matter was brought to the immediate attention of Garda Management...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Over the last number of years the Government has been aware of and concerned by the increasing prevalence of cocaine use in Ireland. We are not alone in this as this development reflects increasing use of the drug across all of Europe in recent times. The drug prevalence study recently produced by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) which measured illegal drug use in Ireland over...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed the Garda authorities that Garda management is aware of the activities referred to by the Deputy and that a number of incidents of this type are currently the subject of investigation. I am further informed that any complaints received by the Garda authorities are the subject of investigation and possible criminal proceedings where the evidence disclosed so warrants.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is the responsibility of the commercial consortium, under the PPP process, to arrange the funding and other resources to deliver the project and to have them in place when the contract is signed. It is not appropriate, for commercial and procurement reasons, for me to comment on the specific financial funding aspects of the PPP contract negotiations which are currently in progress. I can...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that there has been a consistent increase in the total prisoner population over recent years. This situation is particularly apparent over the past 12 months during which time the total number in custody has increased by approximately 350. The Government has committed significant resources to the provision of additional prison spaces in recent years resulting in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested this information from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The staff appointed to my office are set out in the following table: Rank/Responsibility Salary Range Special Adviser €86,168 – €106,582 Press Adviser €86,168 – €106,582 Personal Assistant €46,558 – €59,097 Personal Secretary €30,566 – €50,410 *My Personal Secretary is located at the Department's offices, while my Personal Assistant is located at my...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointment: Judicial Appointment (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: A judge is assigned on a temporary basis to Waterford District at present. Plans are in place to make a permanent assignment in the very near future.

Written Answers — Garda Investigation: Garda Investigation (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have sought a report from the Garda authorities on this matter and will communicate with the Deputy upon receipt of this.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Morris Tribunal of Inquiry was established by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in March 2002 to inquire into allegations arising from a unique set of circumstances surrounding the activities of some members of An Garda Síochána in Donegal. Mr. Justice Morris and his team in producing eight comprehensive and conclusive reports have performed a huge service for An Garda...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Replies to his previous Parliamentary Questions concerning the person concerned. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy will be contacted shortly by the Family Reunification Unit in relation to the application which was refused in July 2006.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the person in question was invited, by letter dated 2 April, 2008, to make written representations, under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as to why he should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State. Representations in this regard have been received in my Department and are being assessed by the relevant officials. The person concerned, and his...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 845 of Wednesday, 24 September 2008, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my answers to his previous Parliamentary Questions. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy made an application for Family Reunification in January 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 13 March 2006. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended) the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 20 June 2008, that the Minister...