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Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that many factors influence the time it takes for post mortem reports to be received by a coroner from the pathologist concerned. I understand from the Dublin city coroner's office that in their experience it generally takes between three and six months for a post-mortem report to be received but that this may take longer where further specialist tests are required,...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Office of Public Works that a premises for the provision of CCTV facilities is currently being evaluated in consultation with officials of my Department and the Garda Síochána. I can assure the Deputy that there will be no unavoidable delay in progressing this project.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am awaiting a report on this matter from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy when the report becomes available.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, Castlebar is one of the 11 remaining locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme. Following recommendations from the Garda authorities, I have approved the implementation of six new Garda CCTV systems. With the addition of these six new locations a total of 17 Garda town centre CCTV systems will be implemented in Athlone, Ballyfermot, Carlow,...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Board: Garda Complaints Board (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am satisfied that the Garda Síochána Complaints Board has sufficient resources at its disposal to carry out its statutory functions in an efficient manner. The latest published figures available from the board show a significant reduction in the number of cases on hand awaiting a final determination. A budget allocation of €1.6 million has been provided to the board for 2006. I might...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is regularly patrolled by uniform and detective units from Rathfarnham and Tallaght Garda stations with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by gardaí from the divisional crime task force based in Crumlin Garda station and the divisional traffic unit based in...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the annual capacity of the Garda driving and training school is as follows: Course Gardaí Standard car 720 Van/Personnel Carrier 350 HGVs 24 4×4 Jeeps 90 I have been further informed by the Garda authorities that the staffing...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the registrar of titles that all fees received by the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds are returned by way of extra Exchequer receipts as follows: Year Fees received € million 2000 43.3 2001 47.0 2002 46.8 2003 56.7 2004 64.1 2005 69.1

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Staffing in the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds since 2000 No. of staff serving at 31 December* Year 582 2000 601 2001 662.8 2002 657.45 2003 651.65 2004 634.15 2005 *The numbers above are expressed as whole-time equivalents

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that the total number of dealings on hands in the Land Registry at 31 December 2005 was 152,775, of which 37,282 were the subject of queries and cannot be proceeded with until a satisfactory reply is received.

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to be able to inform the Deputy that the Land Registry has achieved significant productivity improvements in recent years, reflecting its business modernisation programme as well as considerable investment by the Government in the provision of new technology for this service. As a consequence, output in 2005 was up 49% on 2002 and the Land Registry was able to respond to the...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of firearms cards issued for year ending the 31 December 2005 was 3,631. In December 2004, in response to a question from Deputy Howlin, I indicated that the Commissioner appointed a working group within the Garda Síochána, chaired by an assistant commissioner, to examine issues relating to the use of firearms in the force with...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána code, volume 1, contains a detailed set of instructions for the recording, storage and disposal of property and exhibits coming into the possession of an Garda Síochána from whatever source. Failure to comply with these instructions may constitute a breach of the Garda Síochána discipline regulations. Work on the development of a new national property and exhibit...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application in question was received in my Department on 14 January 2006 for the purpose of allowing a non-EEA national reside in the State. The applicant had recently applied for and been granted a visit visa and is in the State. This visit visa is due to expire on 27 February 2006. The conditions of this visa require the applicant to return to his country of residence and it is then...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Four members of An Garda Síochána are employed on immigration duties at Knock Airport. These members are drawn from the permanent Garda force in Swinford district in which the airport is located. When not employed on immigration duties at the airport these members are available for deployment on other policing duties within the district. Garda management is satisfied with the current...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Recent correspondence on the file referred to by the Deputy suggests that the person concerned wishes to obtain Irish citizenship and in this regard she has requested that the correspondence which she submitted be regarded as an application for same. The most appropriate way for her to seek Irish citizenship is through the process of naturalisation. However, it will be necessary for her to...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 October 2002 and claimed asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and on appeal by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, the person concerned was informed on 19 May 2004 that the...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the position of the application in question.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Legislation is being prepared in my Department which will create a specific offence of trafficking human beings into, through or out of Ireland for the purpose their sexual and labour exploitation. The legislation which is at an advanced stage of preparation will provide for compliance with two EU framework decisions — the framework decision combating trafficking in persons and the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 451 together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of the Limerick division as at 31 January 2006 was 483, all ranks. I have been further informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of each Garda station in the...