Results 8,361-8,380 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Prison Service Examinations: Prison Service Examinations (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I assume the Deputy is referring to the exam on 10 December by Prison Officers for promotion. Further to my reply of 6 April, I have been informed that the Irish Prison Service (IPS) has received a number of queries in relation to this competition, almost all of which have been replied to at this stage. As regards issues raised in relation to the exam papers in the morning, I am informed that...

Written Answers — Refugee Resettlement: Refugee Resettlement (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would like to give the deputy some background to the refugee situation in this Jordanian camp. Ireland is one of 18 countries which voluntarily participates in resettlement programmes co-ordinated by the UNHCR. Resettlement programmes are designed to find a durable solution for persons, generally in a country of first asylum, where local integration or repatriation is not an option....

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been three incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and three incidents of thefts from vehicles reported to Gardaí in the area referred to so far in 2006. These incidents are being actively investigated by the Garda authorities. However to date no one has been held amenable. I am further informed that local Garda management is satisfied...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Waste Management Act, 1996 prohibits the abandonment of vehicles on any land. The Act provides on summary conviction for a fine not exceeding €1,900 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both or, on indictment, for a fine not exceeding €12.7 million or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or both. Continuing offences carry a daily additional fine of up to...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter concerned was raised with local Gardaí at a meeting of the Neighbourhood Watch group in the area on 2 May, 2006. The matter was subsequently raised by the Garda authorities with the proprietor of the business referred to. An undertaking has been given to the Garda authorities by the proprietor that the vehicles in question will be...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have approved the application for naturalisation of the person concerned. A letter informing her of my decision, and the formalities to be completed before a certificate can issue, was sent to her on 2 May 2006. Once these formalities — the swearing of a declaration in court and payment of the statutory fee — are completed, a certificate of...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 to 86, inclusive, and 88 together. The information sought by the Deputy covers a number of different years and more than one source. This work cannot be completed in the time available. However my Department will undertake the necessary analysis and will furnish as much information as is available to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The systematic approach referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 4 May 2006 has been in place since May 2005. However, prior to this more formal arrangement, the Irish Prison Service has, over the past few years, had an ongoing liaison with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and provided reports of non-EU national prisoners in custody. These reports varied from lists of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. In the case of a non national applicant who is the spouse of an Irish national those conditions are that the applicant must—...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Ukraine on 6 April, 2006. The decision of the visa officer to refuse this application was made on 19 April, 2006. Following a re-examination of the case, the decision to refuse was upheld on 2 May, 2006. As each application is entitled to one appeal only, no further review in this matter can be granted; however it is open to the...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that the position remains as set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 352 (ref:11568/06) of 28th March, 2006.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that to date in 2006 five offences of drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been detected proceeding beyond a specified weight sign at East Wall Road between Annesley Bridge and Alfie Byrne Road. I am further informed that in recent months the 3 tonne restriction sign at this location was removed and replaced with a "cars only" sign. This is not a...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour being experienced by the person concerned. Local pre-teenage children have been identified by the Garda authorities as the cause of this anti-social behaviour. I am further informed that local community Gardaí are liaising between the local residents and the parents of the children...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Cabra area of Dublin 7. There is no Garda Cabra District. Cabra Garda station is within the 'K' District of the DMR West Division. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána as at 31 March 2006 was...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the CCTV Advisory Committee (that was established by the Garda Commissioner to advise on CCTV matters) has received a report from the Chief Superintendent D.M.R. North Central Division which outlines the CCTV requirements of the Division. The Montpelier Hill and Arbour Hill areas form part of the D.M.R. North Central Division. The report has...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of Thursday, 6th April, 2006 (ref: 14070/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned was granted residency to remain in the State until 23 May 2007 as a dependent of his spouse. There is no record of any other application for permission to remain in the State from the person in question.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The new station at Derrinturn/Carbury has been completed by the Office of Public Works. I am advised by the Garda authorities that preparations are being finalised so that the station will be fully operational within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána as at 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,737 (or 16.2%) in the personnel strength of the Force during...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Ukraine on 29th March, 2006. The decision of the visa officer to refuse this application was made on 21st April, 2006. To date, no appeal in respect of this application has been received. All appeals must be submitted within two months of the initial refusal decision.