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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Following the receipt of recommendations from a working group, consisting of representatives of my Department, the Department of Transport, the Garda Síochána and the National Roads Authority, the Government approved proposals by my colleague the Minister for Transport and me on what elements of the provision and operation of speed cameras might be outsourced by the Garda Síochána, how...

Written Answers — Private Security Industry: Private Security Industry (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Authority is independent in the exercise of its statutory functions. I am informed by the PSA that the Authority has put a licence fee structure in place which reflects the variety...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 sets out the Garda Commissioner's obligation to produce an Annual Policing Plan. Such a Plan must include any proposal to cease stationing members in an existing station. I will carefully consider any proposal from the Commissioner in the matters referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware over the years numerous organisations have requested and have been given the assistance of Gardaí on a non-public duty basis. Traditionally, Gardaí have been made available for the performance of such duties and the State has charged for their services. This work is done by members of the Force who would otherwise be off duty. At present, organisers of events pay...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Policing arrangements for public events and in locations generally, along with the allocation of Garda resources, are solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner. However, where such events take place the Garda authorities work closely with the residents in order to avoid as far as possible disruption to local communities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that every effort is made by...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management indicate that no more than six vehicles were directly attributable to the proprietor referred to. I am also informed that in all cases the vehicles were removed from the streets in the area concerned and adjacent to the proprietor's premises. The vehicles were subsequently re-located to the proprietor's garage. I am...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 417 to 419, inclusive, together. 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 increased to a record 12,762 on Friday 8 September following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: On 14th August 2006, I announced that the Government had agreed to my proposals for the establishment of a Committee (the Casino Regulation Committee) to report on the possibilities for a legislative basis for the strict regulation of casino-style operations in the State. The Casino Regulation Committee is due to report to the Government by the end of October, 2006 on: the possibilities for...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 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 increased to a record 12,762 on Friday 8 September following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities have advised my Department that their accommodation requirements for the operational policing of the Tallaght area will be best met by the re-development of the existing site at the Square and I have accepted this advice. With the enactment of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, any proposal to open a new Garda station must be included in a draft annual policing plan in...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The persons in question applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being the parents of an Irish child, born prior to 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 under the revised arrangements that each applicant parent is residing with their Irish born child...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for non-EU national parents of Irish children born prior to 1 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. It is a requirement of this scheme that each applicant is of good character. Following information received from the Garda authorities it was confirmed that the person...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware I launched the Community Based CCTV Scheme on 15 June 2005 in response to the demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for the provision of CCTV systems. This Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of local community CCTV systems. I am...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The disbursement of funding to services supporting victims of crime is a matter for the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime. The Commission is an independent body established in March 2005 with a remit to: (a) devise an appropriate support framework for victims of crime into the future and (b) disburse funding for victim support measures. It should be noted that I decided to...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the deployment of personnel and resources, that no application for a Garda CCTV system on Fassaugh Avenue has been received by the CCTV Advisory Committee. All applications for Garda CCTV Systems must be made to the CCTV Advisory Committee by the local Garda Divisional Officer. The CCTV Advisory Committee was established by...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am unable to answer the Deputy's question due to insufficient details being supplied. If the Deputy supplies further details I will be in a position to have the matter investigated.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management have met the licensee of the premises referred to, and representatives of the residents' associations and Neighbourhood Watch, on a number of occasions over the summer period in relation to any issues arising in respect of the premises concerned. I am further informed that the premises concerned have been subject to regular...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to him on 20 September, 2006 in respect of the Parliamentary Question No. 410, which was put down for answer by him on 16 May, 2006.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Operation Anvil commenced in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 17 May, 2005 with a view to addressing the problem of serious crime such as gun crime, robberies, burglaries and combating an emerging gun culture. At my request Operation Anvil was extended outside the Dublin Metropolitan Region during 2006. For the purposes of Operation Anvil Ronanstown and Clondalkin Garda sub-Districts are...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Operation Anvil commenced in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 17 May, 2005 with a view to addressing the problem of serious crime such as gun crime, robberies and burglaries and combating an emerging gun culture. At my request Operation Anvil was extended outside the Dublin Metropolitan Region during 2006. I have also obtained funding to enable Operation Anvil to continue as long as it is...