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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years (ie: 60 months) on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the mobile speed cameras operated by An Garda Síochána use analogue video (GATSO vans) and the fixed speed cameras use wet film. The Deputy will be aware that the Road Traffic Bill before the Oireachtas at present will allow for the outsourcing of the operations and provisions of speed cameras.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question arrived in the State on 6 September 2001 on a holiday visa. This visa was subsequently extended on two occasions for three months duration each time. She applied for asylum on 25 March 2002 which was refused on 10 October 2002. An appeal of this decision was made to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and this was refused on 31 March 2003. A notification of proposal to deport...

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 201 together. An allowance amounting to 7.5% of gross pay is payable to members of An Garda Síochána serving in defined Gaeltacht areas who perform their duties through the medium of Irish and whose knowledge of the language is certified as adequate for that purpose. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Garda Districts in the Division...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are currently 129 staff employed in the Garda Information Service Centre (GISC) in Castlebar, comprising 1 Principal Officer, 3 Assistant Principals, 11 Higher Executive Officers, 15 Executive Officers, 10 Staff Officers and 89 Clerical Officers. Some 55 employees of the GISC transferred from the Department of Agriculture and Food and were already based in Castlebar, while 30 others...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: An RFT for the supply of an additional 11,000 Anti Stab Ballistics Vests (and without prejudice or commitment to purchase a further quantity of no more than 4,000 over the duration of the contract) was published in the EU Journal and the Government's tendering website on 8th May, 2006 with a closing date for receipt of tenders of 21st June, 2006. A total of eleven companies submitted tenders...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,641 (all ranks) on Thursday 8 June with the attestation of 273 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,939 (or 18.1%) in the personnel strength of the Force during that period. I have been...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand the Immigration Division of my Department has requested a report in the matter from the Garda National Immigration Bureau. On receipt of this report the immigration status of the person concerned will be further considered.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,641 (all ranks) on Thursday 8 June with the attestation of 273 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,939 (or 18.1%) in the personnel strength of the Force during that period. I have been...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: A Detective Superintendent from outside the relevant Garda Division was appointed immediately after the incident to carry out a detailed investigation into all the circumstances surrounding the person in question's arrest, detention and removal to hospital. The Garda authorities submitted the relevant file to the Director of Public Prosecutions on the matter and furnished a copy to me also....

Written Answers — Treatment of Persons in Custody: Treatment of Persons in Custody (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The treatment of persons in custody in Garda stations is governed by the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) Regulations 1987. The objective of the Regulations is to ensure that members of the Garda Síochána act with due respect for the personal rights of persons in custody and their dignity as human persons. The Regulations include...

Written Answers — Prison Suicides: Prison Suicides (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The statistical information sought by the Deputy is as follows: Year Reported Self-Injury by Prisoners 2000 73 2001 73 2002* 144 2003* 180 2004* 170 * Source — National Suicide Research Foundation. The National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF) established the National Parasuicide Registry in 2000 as a national monitoring system for the occurrence of parasuicide. The...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is available in the 2005 Annual Report of An Garda Síochána, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The figure for the number of headline offences in 2005 is available in the annual report of the Garda Síochána, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Prison Suicides: Prison Suicides (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: All deaths in prison custody are the subject of an internal investigation, a Garda investigation and an inquiry by a Coroner. The cause of death is determined on foot of the Coroner's inquiry or by the jury on the basis of the information presented to the Coroner's court, if a plenary inquest is held. The number of deaths in prison custody which are attributed to suicide are as follows: ...

Written Answers — Illicit Drugs Market: Illicit Drugs Market (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: Due to the clandestine nature of the drugs trade, it is not possible to accurately estimate the value of the illicit drug market in methadone in Ireland. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the level of seizures of the drug remains low. The following table shows details of methadone seizures made by An Garda Síochána for the years 2001 to 2005, inclusive: Year Quantity...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. As the Deputy will be aware, on 16 May the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Mr. Ollie Rehn, presented the European Commission's comprehensive monitoring reports to the European Parliament. He announced that the Commission's final recommendation on the dates of accession for Bulgaria and Romania will not be made until this autumn. The...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of complaints of anti-social behaviour and the concerns of local residents in the vicinity of the licensed premises. The licensed premises, which has a full restaurant and public dancing licence, makes applications on a monthly basis for special exemptions. The premises have been subjected to inspections by Gardaí on...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 14 March, 2003 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 Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 16 February,...