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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 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 — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Responsibility for the allocation of all personnel within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána and the situation is kept under continuing review. I will write to the Deputy with any updated information that becomes...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Registrations under the IBC renewal process will not be backdated by the Garda National Immigration Bureau so it is in the interests of all persons renewing permission to ensure that they have no gaps in their residency.

Written Answers — Tourism Employment: Tourism Employment (18 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: While promotion of tourism in Ireland is primarily a matter for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and associated agencies, I am aware of recent media coverage of comments by the Chief Executive of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council (CTTC). In fact, officials of my Department have already met with the Chief Executive of the CTTC to discuss matters of mutual interest and lines of...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (18 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: My Department does not use cloud computing systems.

Finance Bill 2010: Financial Resolutions (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move Resolution No. 1: "THAT section 98A of the Finance Act 1999 (No. 2 of 1999), which provides for a relief from mineral oil tax for biofuel, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution."

Finance Bill 2010: Financial Resolutions (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move Resolution No. 2: "THAT section 4C of Value-Added Tax Act 1972 (No. 22 of 1972), which relates to transitional measures for supplies of immovable goods, be amended, in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution, to provide that an adjustment under the capital goods scheme be made when immovable goods to which that section applies are first used,...

Gangland Killings. (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I share Deputy O'Donnell's concern, and that of all right-thinking citizens, about the importance of combating gangland crime in Limerick and in other parts. The Garda Commissioner shares that concern and my determination that this type of criminality be confronted with all the resources at our disposal. I strongly condemn the recent killing in Limerick. The Garda has made significant...

Gangland Killings. (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Today, it had a successful operation in my hometown against smuggled cigarettes. The Revenue Commissioners continue to upgrade equipment and technology in the fight against illicit imports of drugs. Last year saw the delivery of a second purpose-built customs cutter as a further response to drugs importations and other smuggling via the coastline and of a second X-ray container scanner at...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 366 of 2 February, 2010.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Following my request to the Garda Síochána Inspectorate to assess the need to establish a dedicated Missing Persons Unit within An Garda Síochána, including a response similar to Amber Alert, and to report their findings to me, the Inspectorate published its report last year. One of its main recommendations was that an emergency alert system for missing children, similar to the Amber...

Written Answers — Security Systems: Security Systems (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 creates the offence of assault and refers to the application of force. The section specifies that "force" includes application of, inter alia, noise. I am informed by the Garda authorities that an instruction has issued to all members of An Garda Síochána that any complaints received regarding devices which might use noise to...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (23 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 — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The issue raised by the Deputy is primarily a civil matter and as such is outside the remit of An Garda Síochána. However, when An Garda Síochána receives a complaint about neighbours causing noise, they can request them to lower the noise levels. The Garda powers in this regard relate to ensuring that a breach of the peace does not occur. In circumstances where the noise nuisance...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am not in a position to respond to the Deputy at this time, but will do so as soon as the relevant information is available.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (23 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 — Firearms Regulations: Firearms Regulations (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The minimum requirements for the secure accommodation of a firearm are laid down in the Firearms (Secure Accommodation) Regulations (S.I. 307 of 2009). The S.I. sets out the relevant standard based on the number and type of firearms present.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. I am concerned about reports of elderly persons being targeted, in whatever manner, by those engaged in criminal activities. The Garda Commissioner shares these concerns. An Garda Síochána has highlighted the danger posed by bogus callers, posing as employees of public authorities, to the homes of elderly people. The Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 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 (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the absence of more specific details being provided by the Deputy, I regret that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question. If the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with a relevant reference number, I would be happy to provide the requested information.