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Written Answers — Alarm Systems: Alarm Systems (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Issues relating to deficiencies with alarm systems are matters for the service providers concerned and, accordingly, not within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There is no provision for special release in the Irish prison system. Statistics pertaining to the level of temporary release from prison are contained in my reply to the Deputy's Question No. 300 of today. It is not possible to provide the other figures requested by the Deputy as this would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort and could not be justified...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It is not possible to provide figures to the Deputy as requested as this would require the manual examination of records going back over a considerable time period. Such an examination would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort and could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources. However I am...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table for each of the years 2005 to 2009 for the 6 November or a similar date. Prison/Place of Detention 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Arbour Hill Prison 154 149 137 137 137 Castlerea Prison 365 238 221 230 205 Cloverhill Prison 434 470 458 407 389 Cork Prison 299 287 264 269 247 Dóchas Centre 114 110 97 93 97 Limerick...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There has been an unprecedented level of investment in An Garda Síochána over the past number of years to provide the necessary resources in terms of manpower and equipment, to protect communities both rural and urban throughout the State. The gross allocation for the Garda Vote for this year alone is over €1.56 billion and there has been a 41% increase in the number of dedicated...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 350 (Ref. 37125/09) of Tuesday, 20 October 2009 which sets out the position in relation to the availability of PULSE. With regard to other modern technology I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are constantly looking at opportunities to employ new technologies to achieve their corporate goals and meet the business needs of the...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will acknowledge the Government has introduced an extensive package of criminal justice legislation this year targeted at those engaged in serious crime, including the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 by which all organised crime offences will be tried in the Special Criminal Court unless the DPP directs otherwise the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, which...

Written Answers — Recidivism Rate: Recidivism Rate (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 to 307, inclusive, together. The law takes a serious view of offences committed by persons on bail. The Criminal Justice Act, 1984 provides for mandatory consecutive sentences to apply where a person is convicted of an offence committed while on bail. In addition, the law provides that the fact that an offence was committed while on bail must be treated...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In 2009, up to 31 October, a total of 1,781 complaints have been received by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The main categories of these complaints are, abuse of authority, neglect of duty, discourtesy and non-fatal offences. So far this year, 1,197 complaints have been or are being investigated. Statistics relating to case throughput are available on the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Sex Offenders Act 2001 contains a comprehensive series of provisions aimed at protecting children and other persons. The Act makes persons convicted of a range of sexual offences subject to notification requirements under its Part 2. The provisions of the Act also extend to any offenders convicted abroad of the same range of sexual offences who enter the State. The Domestic Violence and...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The moratorium on recruitment and promotions in the Public Service applies to the Garda Síochána, both sworn members and civilian support staff. However, I will keep the situation under review in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and my colleague the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in August 2007. All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 24 months. More...

Written Answers — Departmental Official Functions: Departmental Official Functions (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There are no protocols in place in my Office in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. Arrangements in respect of invitations to official functions that I attend are co-ordinated by the host organisation and/or the relevant section of my Department. As to the opening of new Garda stations, I am informed that it is normal practice to invite local public representatives and every effort...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Galway Garda Division on 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009 was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 31/12/06 31/12/07 31/12/08 2009 Ahascragh 1 1 1 1 Ballinasloe 39 39 44 46 Ballygar 3 4 4 4 Kilconnell 1 1 1 1 Menlough 1 1 1 1 Mount Bellew 10 10 9 10 Moylough 1 1 1 1 Carna 2 2 2 2...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in September 2008. All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 24 months. More...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities, that the number of retirements in each rank and the number of recruits, from 1997 to date in 2009 is as set out in the following table. There are also a further 326 students in training and it is expected that these students will be attested over the next 6 months. I should point out that in relation to the 2009 retirements, as of Friday 6th November...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that a two acre site has been acquired for the provision of the building referred to by the...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Ring is still in Fine Gael. He was going to join Labour.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (12 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I am informed that the specific information requested by the Deputy is not available from the CSO.