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- Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (16 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Following completion of a pilot Digital Radio project, An Garda SÃochána submitted a detailed business case for a national system to my Department in January, 2004. The case outlined various implementation options and costings. Following discussions between officials of my Department, An Garda SÃochána and the Department of Finance, it was decided to adopt an "outsourced service provision...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 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 SÃochána 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 — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (16 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy has now been collated by the Garda authorities. The precise extent of illegal drug use is difficult to determine by virtue of its hidden nature but a number of data sources are used to estimate its prevalence within society. These include drug treatment and law enforcement data as well as official survey data at national level. The joint Prevalence Survey...
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (16 May 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 be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (16 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: I wish to advise the Deputy that the following staff are employed in my office. All of these staff were employed prior to January 2005. Name Grade Cormac Lucey Special Adviser Hugh Hardiman Personal Assistant Mary McCowan Personal Secretary
- Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (16 May 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 be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.
- Farm Household Incomes. (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: I am sorry to disappoint the Deputy.
- Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: On Sunday, 14 May 2006, 34 individuals claiming to be Afghan nationals entered St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and commenced a hunger strike, which they stated would not end until they were granted asylum or leave to remain in Ireland. There are approximately 40 such persons in the cathedral at the present time. No request has been received from the dean or chaplain of the cathedral for any...
- Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Under the provisions of section 17(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, the final decision in respect of an asylum application is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform based on the recommendation of the Commissioner or the decision of the tribunal. However, under the legislation scheme, the Minister is obliged except in exceptional circumstances to accept a recommendation that...
- Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Whether it is permissible or appropriate for an unaccompanied minor to be allowed by adults to participate in a hunger strike or threaten self-harm as part of an organised protest is a matter not merely for those adults but also the HSE, which must form a judgment in the interests of that minor and take whatever action is appropriate to protect the minor. I wish coldly and rationally to...
- Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: We must consider the minors' interests separately. No adult of any kind or from anywhere has the right to organise a protest in which self-harm or hunger striking is encouraged on the part of a child. There is no walking away from this. We will not be manipulated by people who are attempting to exploit minors and put them in the way of danger.
- Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: I am not blaming the HSE in the slightest. I have full confidence that the HSE will take every step in accordance with its statutory duty to protect minors. Others, particularly support groups, should see the wood from the trees. No group of adults or political lobby has the right to take children or minors and put them in the way of self-harm. It is fundamentally wrong and must be condemned...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon / Galway East, which includes the South Roscommon area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon / Galway East, which includes the Garda District of Ballinasloe, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Castlerea area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Ballaghderreen area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Garda District of Boyle, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Elphin area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Strokestown area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)
Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Garda District of Roscommon, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.