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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: For obvious security reasons, it is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to reveal the extent and level of Garda protection duties in respect of officeholders.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: For obvious security reasons, it is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to reveal the extent and level of Garda protection duties in respect of embassies.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The case to which the Deputy refers is the subject of a well defined statutory process which is set out in section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. That process requires me as Minister, in determining whether to make a deportation order in relation to a person, to consider a range of factors including any representations duly made on behalf of that person. As a consequence I assure the Deputy...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware, responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006 to 2010 has been assigned to the Department of Health and Children as part of the establishment of the new office of the Minister of State with responsibility for children, under the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan. Capital grant assistance of...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As stated in my earlier reply to the Deputy, this is a Garda operational matter which is currently ongoing. In these circumstances, I am not at liberty to comment on any aspect of the case.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that following a report received from a journalist that some documents, which appeared to originate in my Department, were allegedly found in an illegal dump site in County Tyrone, my Department reported the matter to the Garda Síochána. I have been informed by the Garda Síochána that, following investigation, there was insufficient evidence of a criminal offence...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The awarding of penalty points is a matter for the Department of Transport. I am informed that Department does not record the locations where the non-wearing of a safety belt is detected and in respect of which penalty points are issued.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a sergeant has been appointed to liaise with the person referred to by the Deputy. The Garda is aware of, and is addressing, the issues raised by the person. I understand that Garda records have been updated and a warning notice posted on the PULSE recording system.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: This application has only recently, on 10 February 2006, been received by my Department's visa section and is pending assessment.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 521 on Tuesday, 14 February 2006.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (15 Feb 2006)

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 the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to refer the Deputy to my response to Questions Nos. 1098 and 1150 on 25 January 2006. The position remains that any further submission which the Stardust victims committee or its representatives wishes to make on this matter will be carefully examined. To date no such submission has been received.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy will be aware that the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children recently obtained Government approval for the banning of magic mushrooms in their raw state under misuse of drugs legislation. Control exemptions are a matter for my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, and I understand that the Minister has made an exemption order to provide for...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: This matter was discussed with the Garda Representative Association on several occasions before the Garda Síochána Act 2005 became law. I do not consider it appropriate that the specific measures in that Act relating to the establishment of the Ombudsman Commission, which were designed right from the beginning to instill public confidence in a new system for dealing with complaints by...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (15 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings is currently under consideration by my Department. Legislation which will criminalise trafficking in human beings for the purpose of their sexual and labour exploitation as provided for in the EU framework decision on combating trafficking in persons is at an advanced stage of preparation in my Department. This...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: When a person is granted refugee status they are given comprehensive information on their rights and entitlements in the State, including information on family reunification. In addition, my Department's website, www.justice.ie, also contains a detailed information leaflet on family reunification.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is actively patrolled by uniformed and plain-clothes gardaí from Raheny Garda station. I understand from the Garda authorities that three incidents of theft from vehicles have occurred at the location referred to since 1 January 2006, and these are under active investigation. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The purpose of the speed camera initiative is to enhance overall road safety and help reduce the numbers of deaths and serious injuries on our roads. The performance criteria to be applied will be determined by the Garda Síochána, and the deployment of cameras will be focused on locations where there is an established or prospective risk of collisions. The Garda Síochána, as the traffic...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The appeal in question was received as part of a representation made by the Deputy. Therefore, it did not come through the normal route through which appeal papers are provided to the visa unit of my Department. Appeal papers and accompanying documentation provided through the normal route are immediately recorded and given to the visa appeals officer for consideration. I can inform the...

Written Answers — Prison Medical Service: Prison Medical Service (16 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Prison Service, IPS, currently purchases medical goods, including medical gloves, on the basis of the individual requirements of practising medical professionals within the service. However, the IPS also utilises a national contract put in place by the Government Supplies Agency, following a national tendering competition, to purchase some types of medical gloves. The IPS is...