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Written Answers — Drug Offender Registers: Drug Offender Registers (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I made the statement to which the Deputy refers in relation to the operation of the Sex Offenders Act 2001, Part 2 of which sets out notification requirements for persons convicted of certain offences. This discussion arose on 11 May 2006 in the context of the consideration by the Select Committee for Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights of my amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason...

Written Answers — Road Accident Statistics: Road Accident Statistics (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the statistics requested are not available at the Garda National Traffic Bureau. The National Roads Authority is tasked with the compilation of statistics relating to road collisions within the State. The Gardaí supply details of road accidents on Form C(T) 68 to the National Roads Authority. The Authority prepares and publishes a detailed report...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that trainee Gardaí receive instruction on investigation of traffic collisions in two phases. In phase one instruction is provided by way of lectures on duties on occurrence of a collision, offences disclosed, demanding and exchanging appropriate information, categories of traffic collisions, dealing with injured persons and examination of the scene. On...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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. One of these conditions is that the applicant has had a period of one year's continuous residency in the State immediately before the date of the application and, during the eight years immediately...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 9th May, 2006. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question was approved on 18th May, 2006.

Written Answers — Disability Services Funding: Disability Services Funding (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The following criteria will be used to evaluate the project proposals submitted for funding under the Enhancing Disability Services Project Funding: — Quality of the proposal — Evidence of Need — Value for Money and Sustainability — Coordination, collaboration with other organisations/initiatives, and — Capacity of the applicant. Further information on these criteria is available in...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. It would require a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to identify the number of individuals who while on bail commit offences in the manner sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Ireland's immigration and refugee legislation and practices are in compliance generally with the substance of Council Directive 2004/83/EC. Work is ongoing in my Department to put the necessary statutory and administrative provisions in place as required before 10 October 2006 to ensure formal compliance with the Directive.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (23 May 2006)

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

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005 for the processing of applications from the non-national parents of Irish born children born before 1 January 2005. As stated in my announcement, the closing date for the submission of applications for consideration under the revised arrangements...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that collisions vary widely in nature and degree of seriousness and the number of personnel who attend and the action taken will vary accordingly. The duties of Garda personnel at the scene of collisions include rendering assistance to injured persons, and, if necessary, to procure medical and spiritual aid and arrange for their removal to hospital....

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The member concerned was informed on 29 April, 2005 that my Department was proposing to recommend that his application be refused and he was also given an opportunity to forward further submissions and medical reports on his behalf. A reply was received from the member's legal representatives and his application was reviewed. On 9 May 2006, the member was informed that his application had...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the new Garda station at Ballymun, when complete, will become the relevant Divisional and District Headquarters. I am further advised that Santry Garda Station will remain in service as a city station and, under the direction of the Divisional and District Officers,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 713 of Tuesday, 25th April, 2006 (ref: 15084/06) and the written reply to that Question.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together. A Deportation Order issued under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended) is an order to the person concerned to leave the State and remain out of it thereafter. It is not, however, an order directing the person concerned to go to any particular third country. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would be most unusual for a person...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Office of Public Works that a contract for the refurbishment of the roof of this station was placed recently and the work is expected to be completed by the end of July. There are also plans to carry out extensive internal works to the station and arrangements will be made soon with the Office of Public Works to prioritise this work. While it is not possible at this...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As indicated in my recent reply to the Deputy, the information sought covers a number of sources. However, my Department is currently compiling the data which will then require collation and cross-referencing. Once this information is sourced, I will furnish the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As indicated in my recent reply to the Deputy, the information sought covers a number of sources. However, my Department is currently compiling the data which will then require collation and cross-referencing. Once this information is sourced, I will furnish the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Finance, is answering in respect of the Civil Service. As the only public servants that are employed by my Department are the Garda Síochána, my reply refers to them only. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of Garda recruits in each...