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Written Answers — Departmental Audits: Departmental Audits (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: My Department's internal audit unit has completed 74 audit reports since January 2001. Details are as follows:

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of post-nuptial citizenship was lodged very recently at the Irish Embassy in the Hague by the person referred to in the Deputy's question. The processing of such declarations by persons resident outside of the island of Ireland is done by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The process involves an examination of the declaration by officials in both the embassy where it is lodged...

Written Answers — Data Retention: Data Retention (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: On 28 April 2004, a proposal for a framework decision on the retention of communications data, co-sponsored by Ireland, the UK, France and Sweden, was published. It arose from the Declaration on Combating Terrorism, adopted by the European Council on 25 March 2004 following the terrorist bombings in Madrid on 11 March. The declaration instructed the Council to examine measures for...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that six burglaries have been reported to An Garda Síochána, in the area concerned, since 1 January 2004. To date, no persons have been charged in connection with the crimes. I have been further informed that local uniform and plain clothes units patrol the area on a regular basis and a community garda is assigned to the area. The divisional...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: An application for naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, was received in the citizenship section of my Department in July 2002. The application is in the final stages of processing and I understand from my officials that it will be submitted to me for decision in the near future. As soon as I have reached a decision on the matter I will inform both the applicant and the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: Officials in my Department met with this group last year and a wide range of issues was discussed. Any matters that the group wishes to discuss further can be examined with a view to another meeting in my Department if necessary.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have made enquiries with the Garda authorities and the following tables give the number of homicides, assaults and sexual offences recorded in each Garda division for the years 2001 to 2003. It should be noted that the statistics furnished for 2003 are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change. Table 1 Homicides Reported in each Garda Division 2001-2003 Garda Divisions 2001...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jun 2004)

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 each Garda station in County Kildare as at 28 May 2004 and May , 1999 is as set out hereunder: Station Strength as at 28 May, 2004 Strength as at May, 1999 Naas 81 74 Clane 6 6 Kill 3 3 Celbridge...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the total personnel strength of the Garda Síochána as at 28 May 2004 was 11,964 (all ranks). All Garda personnel have a responsibility, inter alia, to deal with drug related matters as they arise. The measures undertaken by the Garda Síochána designed to...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána (all ranks) as at 28 May 2004 was 11,964. In April, 2000, the Government agreed, inter alia, to a system of delegated authority under which recruitment is carried out to maintain the strength of the force at an agreed...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: Waiting times for the disposal of family law business in the Circuit and District Courts are generally satisfactory but there are delays in some circuits and districts. The waiting time for hearing family law cases in the High Court will be improved as the President of the High Court has indicated his intention to assign an additional judge to family law business in the autumn. The question...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Government has provided significant additional resources for the Judiciary and the number of judges attached to all courts has been increased in recent years. Seven additional judges were appointed under the provisions of the Courts and Court Officers Act 2002, two in the High Court, two in the Circuit Court and two in the District Court, and a further two judges of the High Court were...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The cost of criminal legal aid between 1999 and 2003 was: 1999, €22.45 million; 2000, €25.11 million; 2001, €25.19 million; 2002, €28.88 million; and 2003, €37.35 million.

Written Answers — Garda Promotions: Garda Promotions (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: On 28 May 2004 the number of women serving who have been promoted to the senior ranks was: one assistant commissioner, one chief superintendent and four superintendents. The number in these ranks on 31 December 2000 was one chief superintendent and two superintendents. The Garda Síochána is committed to and supports equality of opportunity in employment regardless of gender, creed, colour...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The personnel strength of the Garda Síochána, all ranks, on 28 May 2004 was 11,964. Of this figure, 1,888 are female. The total number of female members of the Garda Síochána in May 1999 was 1,120, all ranks. This represents an increase of 768, or 68.6%, in the number of female gardaí serving in the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The personnel strength of each Garda division in the Dublin metropolitan region as of 28 May 2004 is detailed in the following table. Division Strength as at 28 May, 2004 Strength as at May, 1999 South Central 678 673 North Central 634 565 Eastern 516 519 Western 626 538 Northern 570 550 Southern 537 459 For operational and security reasons it is not Garda policy...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The number of organised criminal groups is determined each year using the European Union definition of organised crime to compile the EU situation report on organised crime. Statistics supplied by the Garda Síochána to Europol during 2003 for inclusion in its annual report identified 17 major criminal gangs and approximately 100 groups overall operating in this country at that time. The...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: A new Garda station in Leixlip is much needed, and I am anxious that it be provided without undue delay. Projects such as this can be slow to progress for several, including negotiations by the Office of Public Works for the purchase of sites, the planning process etc. In this case, it was necessary for the Office of Public Works to source and secure a suitable site in Leixlip, which took...

Written Answers — Citizenship Laws: Citizenship Laws (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is not responsible to the Dáil for communications between governments of the kind to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (1 Jun 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Registrar of Titles informs me that this is an application for a transfer order which was lodged on 21 February 2003. Dealing No. D2003GY001932M refers. Queries issued to the lodging party on 27 May 2004 and the application cannot proceed until these queries have been satisfactorily resolved. However, I can assure the Deputy that, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the matter will...