Results 12,421-12,440 of 16,849 for speaker:Dermot Ahern
- Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 to 204, inclusive, together. I am circulating with my reply a tabular statement giving the latest available information in relation to drug seizures in Mayo Garda Division for 2007, 2008 and 2009. Drugs and organised crime are being prioritised by An Garda SÃochána as a core focus for 2010, through the Commissioner's Policing Plan, 2010, which reflects...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The Garda SÃochána 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 it is not possible for the CSO to provide the specific statistics requested by the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Property Registration Authority that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in the Authority and could not be obtained without a disproportionate use of resources.
- Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The information sought by the Deputy is not immediately available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: In order to provide some background information I can inform the Deputy that the Digital Mapping Project in the Property Registration Authority (PRA) commenced in July 2005 and is due for completion this year. In April 2006 Phase 2 of the project (the digitisation of some 2.5 million individual registered boundaries) commenced on a county by county basis. Twenty two (22) counties are now...
- Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry. The Authority is an independent body under the aegis of my Department and the administration of the Authority is vested in a Board whose membership includes industry representatives. With regard...
- Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I am not in a position to provide the information sought by the Deputy at this time, but will do so as soon as the information is available.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I am aware of, and regret the difficulties which have arisen and to which the Deputy refers. They are specific to the parents of Irish Born Children granted permission to remain in the State under the IBC/05 Scheme. The practical arrangements for the registration of those parents, who are being granted renewal of their permission to remain in the State are being discussed with the Garda...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registrations: Motor Vehicle Registrations (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. I understand that there are currently no proposals to amend the existing format of vehicle registration plates. If any such proposals are made, my Department will consider whether they have any security or law enforcement implications.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.
- Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: No wonder George Lee took flight.
- Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present the Criminal Procedure Bill to the House. This very important Bill is a core element of the Government's Justice for Victims initiative. It has been motivated primarily by my desire to improve the standing of victims of crime in the trial process. Its main elements are, therefore, focused on achieving this...
- Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The Deputy has access to Google.
- Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The position is the same for any committee. It is called democracy.
- Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: That is not the case.
- Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
Dermot Ahern: Does Deputy Charles Flanagan want to have non-elected persons decide then?