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Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Prison Service is committed to the replacement of Cork Prison with a modern prison complex at Kilworth, County Cork on a site previously owned by the Department of Defence. While the project has not advanced to detailed design stage, it is anticipated that the capacity of the new prison will be in the region of 450. A preliminary site suitability report was conducted which included...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 6 May 2005. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A valid 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 in March 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 26 months. More complicated...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The development of the new prison campus at Thornton Hall, County Dublin is proceeding on a phased basis. Phase one comprises essential enabling works required for the prison development. These works include the construction of the dedicated access road, perimeter security wall and various off-site services. Phase two of the project comprises the various prisoner accommodation blocks,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application reference number 2187482 referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Cairo on the 12 July 2009. Following consideration by a Visa Officer, the application was refused on the 6 August 2009. The application was refused for the following reasons: INCO:- Inconsistencies e.g. contradictions in the information supplied - The person referred to made a visa...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 237 together. In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to provide the specific information requested by the Deputy on this matter. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The moratorium on public service recruitment applies to the Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is closely monitoring the levels of Garda strength around the country, taking into account the level of retirements and recent attestations of students. I will continue to consult with my colleague the Minister for Finance on when a resumption of Garda recruitment will be necessary so as to...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, over the period 01 May 2009 to 30 April 2010 there was a total of 641 Departures from the Force. The following tables show the breakdown of those departures. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that, in the same period over 1,000 members graduated. Rank Totals Category Totals Commissioner - Deputy Commissioner - Compulsory...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the number of discharges for all ranks in County Cork, (including the Divisions of Cork City, Cork North and Cork West) from the 01 May 2009 to the 20 May 2010 is as set out in the following table. Rank A/Com C/Supt Supt Insp Sgt Garda Total 01.05.09 –20.05.10 1 3 2 15 34 55

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of the Garda Reserve in each Garda Division, as at 31 December 2009 and 31 March 2010 was as set out in the tables below. The personnel strength of the Garda Reserve, broken down by Garda Division as at 31 December 2008 is not readily available. However, the personnel strength of the Garda Reserve on that date was 331....

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of each Garda Division as at 31 December 2008 and 2009 and 31 March 2010, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following tables. The Garda Síochána's 2008 Policing Plan contained the Commissioner's proposals for re-aligning Garda Divisional boundaries to make them coterminous with...

Written Answers — Vetting of Personnel: Vetting of Personnel (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to positions where they would have substantial, unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a vetting...

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Reviews: Commercial Rent Reviews (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that I have legislated to prohibit upward only rent reviews in leases entered into on or after 28 February of this year (section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009). Similar action in relation to existing leases was not possible for legal and constitutional reasons. Nonetheless, I believe that the commencement of that section will have a persuasive...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I would refer the Deputy to my Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 112 on 20 May 2010.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Recruitment in An Garda Síochána is governed by Statutory Regulation namely, the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. Following selection by the Public Appointments Commission each applicant must also undergo a physical competency test, a medical examination and character vetting. Section 46(1)(3) of Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 provides that that part,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is brought forward in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, due to its condition, it will be necessary to vacate Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station to...

Written Answers — Civil Proceedings: Civil Proceedings (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can advise the Deputy that if a person considers that a criminal offence was committed against them, that person is free to make a complaint to the Garda Síochána for investigation. If a person considers that he or she suffered a civil wrong including a breach of their constitutional rights, it is open to him or her to take a civil action against the wrongdoer. As the Deputy will fully...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Cairo on 18 December 2009. Following consideration by the Visa Officer the application was refused on 12/01/2010. The refusal decision was appealed on 02/03/2010. The Visa Appeal Officer upheld the original decision on 02/03/2010. It is the policy of the Visa Section of my Department to permit only one appeal for...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A valid 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 in September 2006 and I decided to defer making any final decision in this case until June 2009. The person concerned was notified of this position and the reasons for it in a letter issued to him on 2 September, 2008. Officials...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship section of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.