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Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: What was the disagreement on the smoking ban?

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The rainbow Government let them all out on temporary release through the revolving door.

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Rubbish.

Written Answers — Forensic Examinations: Forensic Examinations (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: My understanding is that before the tests in question could proceed, a license to carry out the necessary exhumation is required from the local authority, which would be conditional on the consent of the next of kin of all of the victims in question. The Stardust Victims Committee has been informed that, in the event that such a license is issued, my Department will seek expert advice as to...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were 51,896 penalty point offence incidents recorded for the first three months of 2006. This figure is provisional/operational and liable to change.

Written Answers — Internet Gambling: Internet Gambling (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Internet is an international and world-wide phenomenon. It has no borders and no single organisation controls it. Measures to combat illegal materials and activities on the Internet are therefore hampered by a multiplicity of jurisdictions, differing legal systems, and differing societal norms. Furthermore, new developments in communications technologies allowing for Internet access by...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Jul 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 also...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made a family reunification application on behalf of his wife, four children, mother and five siblings in January 2005. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. Applications of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made a family reunification application on behalf of his two adult children and two adult nieces in June 2005. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. Applications of this...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The figures the Deputy refers to are the geographical locations of the applications for leave to remain in the State granted under the revised arrangements for non EU national parents of Irish children born before 1 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. The locations indicated in the report published on 1 May 2006 refer only to the stated addresses at the time of...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Statistics for the headline offence of assault causing harm are available on a Garda Divisional basis in the Annual Reports of An Garda Síochána for 2002-2005, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas Library. Statistics for 2006 to date are not yet available on a Divisional basis. I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is not recording procedure to identify if an assault...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Jul 2006)

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

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Jul 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 Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The provision of equipment to members of An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Commissioner. I have made funding available for necessary equipment as requested from the Commissioner and I will continue to do so. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that a tender competition for the supply of anti-stab vests closed on 21 June, 2006. I have also been informed by the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The provision of equipment to members of An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Commissioner. I have provided the funding for equipment as requested by the Commissioner and I will continue to do so. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that while there are currently no units using any type of repellent or incapacitant sprays within the Garda Síochána, they are considering...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the person concerned is an EU Citizen and therefore is not required to obtain permission to remain in the State from the Irish Immigration authorities.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 7th June, 2006 and is awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of this application will be made in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda Youth Diversion Projects are community based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people from becoming involved (or further involved) in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development and promote civic responsibility. The Garda Youth Diversion Projects are funded by my Department and administered...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no responsibility with regard to high support units, special care units and detention schools. I would however refer the Deputy to Question Nos. 184 (ref: 25687/06) and 663 (ref: 25686/06) of today's date answered by my colleagues the Tánaiste and Minister's for Health and Children and Education and Science.

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (4 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the ten convictions referred to in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 174 tabled for answer on 22 June last relate to breaches of section 2 of the Illegal Immigrants Trafficking Act 2000. The prosecutions in question arose from detections at ports of entry into the State. Under the above mentioned provision, it is an offence for a person to...