Results 11,061-11,080 of 18,734 for speaker:Michael McDowell
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 27th October, 2006 and is awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of the application in question will be made in the near future.
- Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (14 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are no plans at this time to fit hands free kits to official vehicles to facilitate the use of mobile phones while driving. It is contrary to the Garda Commissioner's policy for officers to operate a mobile phone while driving.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 7 December 2005. As I explained to the Deputy at that time, the person in question did not satisfy the statutory residency conditions, as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 as amended. This was because a substantial period of the applicant's time in the State, prior to lodging his application for...
- Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (14 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Mountain Bike Unit (GMBU) was established in June, 2001. It commenced in two locations, Tallaght and Raheny. Eleven bikes were initially issued to each location. I have been further informed that, at present, there are 180 mountain bikes in use throughout the country. Plans are now in place to further increase the numbers in the...
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: They do you no good.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The Deputy is a fraud.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: The Deputy is an amateur detective.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: It is on the back of a postage stamp.
- Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: He would sit down on the road.
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 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 SÃochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, 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...
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: When incidents are being recorded on the PULSE system, the details of the incident, including the location of the occurrence, are entered. It is the responsibility of the Gardaà attending incidents, including any at the premises referred to by the Deputy, to ensure that the particular incident is recorded on the PULSE system. Anti-social behaviour/public disorder type offences come within...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 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 SÃochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, 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...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department on 12 April 2005. Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that applicants for naturalisation, other than spouses of Irish citizens, must have been resident in the State for five years of...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 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 SÃochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, 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...
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have received a report from the Garda Authorities in relation to the allegations made in the correspondence referred to by the Deputy and I am informed that the allegations made are the subject of an ongoing Garda investigation. I am further informed that it is expected that an investigation file on the allegations will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in due course. The...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 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 SÃochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, 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...
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: It is proposed to take No. 1, Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad] â Second Stage; and No. 4, Industrial Development Bill 2006 â Order for Second Stage and Second Stage.
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: Regarding the health Bill, the Taoiseach has indicated three times over the past few days that it is being drafted. It was the subject of extensive consultation, the heads of the Bill were published last March and it will be dealt with when the Dáil resumes in the new year. The extensive consultation process elicited a large number of public submissions on the draft heads of the Bill....
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: In respect of the Ãdarás na Gaeltachta Billââ
- Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)
Michael McDowell: ââit is expected next year.