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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Any interpretation of the crime figures has to factor in the increase in population. In 1995, with a population of 3.6 million, there were 28.5 crimes per 1,000 of the population. In 2006, with a population of over 4.2 million, there were 24.5 crimes per 1,000 of the population, a significant reduction by any standard. During the two full years of the Rainbow Coalition Government (1995 and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am 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 Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am 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 Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I understand the Immigration Division of my Department has been in contact with the person concerned outlining the options open to her. The person referred to by the Deputy should now contact the Immigration Division regarding her future intentions in the State.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have since been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel resources, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: A clarification has been sought and will be communicated to the Deputy as soon as the information is received from the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that any documentation from the person referred to should be sent to the Commissioner, An Garda Síochána, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. I am also informed that the complaint referred to has been referred to the Chief Superintendent, Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division for investigation.

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that prior to the roll-out of the Fixed Charge Processing System on 3 April, 2006 a number of non-penalty point offences were dealt with by the fines on the spot system. Since 3 April, 2006 the use of hand-held devices and notepads replaced the fines on the spot system and all offences are now being dealt with under the Fixed Charge Processing System....

Written Answers — Port Status: Port Status (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question Nos. 193 and 194 of 6 March, 2007 and Question 27 of the 4 April 2007. The position as set out in those answers has not changed. Section 6 of the Immigration Act 2004 provides, inter alia, that a non-national (other than a seaman) coming by sea or air from outside the State shall not,...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am 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 Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: The advertisement placed in February 2004 seeking expressions of interest in relation to sites for a new prison development, sought submissions by February 23rd. The Prison Service received submissions concerning six sites subsequent to that date, as shown in the table below. Date Submitted Party who made submission 25 February 2004 William Harvey 27 February 2004 Alanis Limited 2 March...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: When the individual who acted in an advisory capacity to the Site Selection Committee became aware that the vendor of Thornton was a brother in law of a second cousin, he immediately advised the Office of Public Works and the Irish Prison Service of that relationship and the individuals concerned. The Site Selection Committee were advised fully of the matter at their next meeting on 18...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 109 together. The surveys undertaken prior to the acquisition of the site included physical inspection by staff of the Irish Prison Service and the adviser retained by OPW; aerial photographs; an engineering, planning and technical survey and a desktop check was made for listed sites and monuments. These preliminary examinations in relation to both...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I launched the Community Based CCTV Scheme in June 2005 in response to the demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for the provision of CCTV systems. This Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of local community CCTV systems. Pobal has been engaged to...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence Legislation: Domestic Violence Legislation (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 4 April 2007. The position is as set out therein.

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on individual cases. The Courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and members of the Executive are precluded from intervening. The traditional approach to sentencing is for the Oireachtas to lay down the maximum penalty and for a court having considered all the...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Sex Offenders Act, 2001 sets out the obligations on persons convicted of a range of sexual offences. A convicted sex offender must notify his/her name(s), date of birth and current home address to the Garda Síochána within seven days of the conviction for the sexual offence concerned or, where the offender is sentenced to imprisonment, from the date of full release from prison....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on my Department's website (www.justice.ie). The person in question is advised to submit the application to the Irish Passport & Visa Office in London, which is located at 106 Brompton Road, London SW3 1JJ.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy which in fact occurred in 2003 remains under active investigation and regular contact is maintained with the injured party.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision has been reached in relation to the application in question. The refugee will be informed of the decision shortly.