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Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been advised by the Garda authorities that Garda members are not barred from directly inputting data onto the PULSE system. It is however a general policy that, with the exception of incidents where direct Garda input is required for operational reasons, incidents should be phoned into and created on PULSE by personnel in the Garda Information Service Centre (GISC). The GISC provides...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 237 together. As the Deputy is aware, the courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of criminal legal aid. The expenditure for the past 5 years is set out in the following table. Year Expenditure % Increase in Expenditure on Previous Year â'¬m 2003 37.353 29.3 2004 34.140 -8.6 2005 40.208 17.8 2006 42.093 4.7 2007...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Morris Tribunal has completed its work and has produced a total of eight reports. The Government has already taken strong action on foot of its recommendations. These include: the passage of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the most significant piece of legislation relating to An Garda Síochána in the history of the State, the establishment of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 200 together. Work on the preparation of legislative proposals to respond to recommendations set out in the Law Reform Commission's Report on Multi Unit Developments continues across relevant Departments as a matter of priority. In so far as my Department is concerned, I expect to be in a position to progress the necessary legislation early in the New...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 241 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that in 2008 (up to 1 December) there were 98 incidents involving grenades or pipe-bombs or other improvised explosive devices in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. A Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Device team attended at 73 of these. In 2007 there were 24 such incidents and an Explosive Ordnance...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that there are two categories of organised crime groups operating in this jurisdiction. The first category consists of individuals / groups that are well established and tightly structured and are involved in drug trafficking, armed robbery and firearms offences. The second category involves groups whose activities are characterised by less...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can advise the Deputy that there were 61 female prisoners on temporary release from Mountjoy Prison on 15 December 2008. The reasons for the temporary releases varied and should not all be directly attributed to overcrowding. It has consistently been acknowledged that there has been an overcrowding problem in the Dóchas Centre since its opening, even with the benefit of an additional 20...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person referred to by the Deputy has made six separate applications for transfer to a prison in this jurisdiction under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. All of these have been refused and the person concerned has been notified of the reasons for these refusals. As the Deputy is aware, the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to by the Deputy is in Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of the difficulties being experienced by residents in the area concerned. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated to this area and regularly attends meetings with local community groups. Any issues raised are attended to. The...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by officials in the Long Term Residency Section of my Department that a decision was made in the case of the person referred to on the 17 November 2008. A copy of this letter has now re-issued to him as requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that the 1983 Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons provides a mechanism for enabling the transfer of sentenced prisoners from the United Kingdom to Ireland. It is provided for in legislation in this State by way of the Transfer of Sentence Persons Acts, 1995 and 1997 and all applications for transfer are subject to a three way consent...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The deportation of illegal immigrants and refused asylum seekers is costly, particularly to distant countries such as Nigeria, China, etc. In most cases removals are carried out using commercial flights which usually involves transit through other European airports as Ireland does not have direct flights to most of the countries of return. In addition, most flights have to be booked at...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The deportation costs provided as follows refer to the deportation of either illegal immigrants or persons refused refugee status in the State. The vast majority of the removals involved persons who were refused refugee status in the State. Set out in the following table are the cost of removals of persons subject to Deportation Orders over a 12 month period by scheduled/commercial flights...

Written Answers — Refugee Appeals Tribunal: Refugee Appeals Tribunal (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is set out at Tables 1 to 3. The Refugee Appeals Tribunal has been in operation since November 2000 and is currently comprised of a full time Chairperson and 35 part-time Members. Table 1 — Current Members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal Name Date of Initial Appointment 1. Eamonn Cahill, SC 20/11/00 2. Eamonn Barnes, BL 20/11/00 3. Donal Egan,...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Raheny, Coolock, Howth and Malahide Garda Stations on 31 December 2002 to 2007 and on 30 November 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table: Station 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 30/11/08 Raheny 64 60 66 59 69 68 71 Coolock 84 87 84 88 98 117 118 Howth 41 42 44...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I believe that the establishment of the Garda Reserve is one of the most progressive innovations in policing in Ireland in recent years . It has strengthened the links between An Garda Síochána and local communities and is a source of local support and knowledge. Full-time and Reserve members are working well together and I believe that the positive impacts made since the establishment of...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 208 together. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputies directly to them.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that Clontarf Garda Station covers the Marino and Fairview area referred to by the Deputy. The personnel strength of Clontarf Garda Station on 30 November 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 81, of which 6 are Community Gardaí. One member of the Community Policing Unit is specifically allocated to the Marino and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Community Gardaí in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 31 December 2007 and on 30 November 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table: Division 31/12/07 30/11/08 DMR South Central 70 64 DMR North Central 70 71 DMR North 69 66 DMR East 55 41 DMR South 48 54...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Store Street, Fitzgibbon Street and Clontarf Garda Stations, which are located in the postal districts referred to by the Deputy, as at 31 December 2007 and 30 November 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out as follows: Station/Postcode 31/12/2007 30/11/2008 Store Street (Dublin 1)...