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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: A letter has recently issued to the legal representative of the person in question extending his permission to remain. On receipt of the letter the person in question should present himself to the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 10 November, 2001 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 5 January, 2006, that...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of Thursday, 11 May, 2006 (ref: 17821/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform you that the individual concerned is being offered a transfer to Newlight House, St. Margarets Road, Dublin 11 following receipt of up-to-date correspondence from the Rotunda Hospital in support of her request for transfer. Transfers of this nature, where supported by medical evidence, are arranged on an ongoing basis to ensure that asylum seekers in direct provision have...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that statistics are not compiled in such a way as to identify the number of provisional licence holders prosecuted and the number convicted for driving unaccompanied. The number of prosecutions and convictions for no driving licence in each of the years since 2000 to date is set out in the following table: Year Charges/Summonses Convictions** ...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I do not propose to change my plans for a new prison development including a bridge at Spike Island. I do, however, note the concerns raised in relation to heritage aspects which arise in the context of this development. I have been assured that such concerns can be met by sensitive architectural treatment and design. I will ensure that there will be full consultation with the relevant...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 to 255, inclusive, and 257 together. My Department's decentralisation programme runs from 2005 to 2009 and involves the transfer of over 900 posts from agencies and units under the aegis of my Department to seven locations around the country. To date, in respect of these 900 posts, 251 people have either transferred to the organisations concerned or have...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Following the hand-over of the new Station at Carbury/Derrinturn by the Office of Public Works, some necessary works were identified that require attention before the station can be occupied. This matter is being attended to by the Office of Public Works and the contracting builder. When the works are completed the station can be occupied and be fully operational. No decision has been made on...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The man would be charged with sexual assault.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in correspondence with the person concerned requesting documentation regarding his current position in the State. On receipt of this documentation his case will be further considered.

Written Answers — Alarm Systems: Alarm Systems (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Private Security Authority was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 as a statutory independent body to regulate and license the Irish private security industry. Installation of security equipment is one of the security services for which licences will be required. I am informed that the PSA has commenced issuing licences to contractors installing intruder alarms and...

Written Answers — Electronic Communications: Electronic Communications (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 482 to 485, inclusive, together. By its very nature, the Internet lends itself to being used for a wide range of criminal activities. This can include illegal pornography, racist or hate materials, financial fraud, intimidation or any other criminal activity carried out via the Internet. Combatting such illegal, harmful and predatory use of the Internet...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 498 together. The Government Legislation Programme provides for publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill later this year. This Bill will repeal the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004, as well as the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2004, and replace them with provisions more suited to modern conditions.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the Reply I gave to Dáil Question No. 709 of 26 January 2005, No. 456 of 4 October 2005, No. 410 of 13 December 2005 and No. 570 of 21 February 2006. Since then, the person concerned has presented himself to the Garda National Immigration Bureau on a number of occasions and is due to present again on 8 June 2006. The acquisition of travel documents for the person...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Section 4 of the Courts and Courts Officers Act 1995 provides that, upon commencement, cases currently dealt with by the Court of Criminal Appeal would be transferred to the Supreme Court. In 2003, the Working Group on the Jurisdiction of the Courts, which was chaired by Mr. Justice Fennelly, published a report which, inter alia, recommended against the abolition of the Court of Criminal...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to by the Deputy arrived in Ireland on 20 May 1999 and claimed asylum. His case was examined by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner who recommended to me in February 2001 that he be granted refugee status. The applicant was subsequently convicted of people trafficking in the Dublin District Court in April 2001 for which he received a four months prison...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (30 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 — Gambling Casinos: Gambling Casinos (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 to 494, inclusive, together. Public policy in the matter of casino gambling in Ireland is as set out in the Gaming and Lotteries Acts. These Acts prohibit casino-type operations, and I am strongly of the view that there should be no departure from settled policy in this area. It is my view that casinos are socially undesirable and I think that is the view...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department that there is no record of an application for Irish citizenship through the process of naturalisation having been received from the person referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: A response has been given to all queries received in relation to the promotion competition for Prison Officers. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has consulted with the firm of Occupational Psychologists involved in running these tests on the concerns raised by candidates and is satisfied that a re-sit of the test is not warranted. The concern regarding the sequence of pages in the exam in...