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Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: We will bring it to wherever the Opposition wants. It may well be that there will be considerable changes of stance on the part of some parties jockeying for public support.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The proof of the pudding will be in the eating. Two parties have brought Ireland from its knees to a standing position.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Two parties have always been the central components of slump coalitions.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: From now on, there is only one issue, namely, whether we want to continue Ireland's success or if we want to elect a slump coalition because that is what the rainbow has on offer.

Written Answers — Internet Crime: Internet Crime (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 requires a response at national, EU and international levels. The...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 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. The current...

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The following table gives a year by year breakdown of the total value of orders obtained by the Bureau under Section 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 from the inception of the Bureau in 1996 to 2004, inclusive: Year Amount 1996 €2,600,424 1997 €1,899,756 1998 €1,385,808 1999 €1,033,134 2000 €2,083,913 ...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, a New National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 was announced by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen, T.D. on 7 December last, in Budget 2006. Also announced was a landmark decision to create an Office of the Minister for Children, under the Minister for Children, Mr. Brian Lenihan, T.D. who will report directly to Cabinet on matters relating to children...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being a parent of an Irish born child, born before 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. It is a requirement of this scheme that each applicant is of good character. The person in question was convicted on 20...

Written Answers — Traveller Issues: Traveller Issues (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The High Level Group on Traveller Issues was established in December 2003 at the request of the Taoiseach. Its role is to ensure that the relevant statutory agencies involved in providing the full range of services to Travellers, would focus on improving the practical delivery of such services. The High Level Group is a working group under the Senior Officials' Group on Social Inclusion...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 618 (ref: 26423/06) of Tuesday 04 July, 2006.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities that local Garda Management report that the personnel strength of the District Drugs Unit attached to Waterford Garda Station for each of the years from 2000 to 2006 was 1 Sergeant and 5 Gardaí.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (5 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 — Warrant Statistics: Warrant Statistics (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the detailed information requested by the Deputy in Parliamentary Questions Nos. 671 and 672 of 21 March, 2006 is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 196, 197, 199 and 200 of 16 May, 2006 were issued to the Deputy on 30 June, 2006 and replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 195 and 198 were issued to the Deputy on 4 July, 2006.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 and 394 together. I presume that the Deputy is referring to the introduction of a fee for Immigration Registration Certificates and not to the cost for the issuance of work permits, which is a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. All legally resident non-EEA nationals (including Chinese nationals) who have entered the State with...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: On 16 June 2006, the European Commission adopted a Communication containing a proposal for an authorisation by the Council to open negotiations for a new agreement with the US on the use of passenger name records. This proposal was subsequently adopted by the Council of Ministers on 27 June. Arrangements are currently being made for the relevant negotiations to commence shortly.

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 123 of Wednesday 31 May, 2006.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The numbers of headline offences, by group, committed by persons on bail for years 2004 and 2005 are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas Library. I am further informed that 2004 was the first year information relating to the offences committed by persons on bail was published. Comparable statistics for years prior to 2004 are not...