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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An 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 December 2009. The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions...

Written Answers — Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that, under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of deciding individual applications to the Tribunal. In this regard, as I am sure the Deputy will appreciate, it would be inappropriate for me to have any involvement with an individual...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jun 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 May 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 26 months. More complicated cases...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The total financial allocation for the Garda Síochána in 2010 is €1.5 billion. The amount of money being provided for Garda services is very substantial demonstrating the Government's commitment to funding all the major elements of the criminal justice system so that An Garda Síochána can continue to operate effectively to tackle crime. The priority for 2010 is to maintain the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999 makes it an offence to harm or threaten or in any other way intimidate or put in fear another person who is assisting in the investigation by An Garda Síochána of an offence, or is a witness or potential witness or a juror or potential juror in proceedings for an offence, or a member of his or her family, with the intention thereby of causing the...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Stations in Co. Kildare with access to PULSE via the Garda Network are Athy, Castledermot, Celbridge, Clane, Kildare, Leixlip, Maynooth, Monasterevin, Naas and Newbridge. The Deputy will also be aware that the Garda Information Services Centre (GISC) based in Castlebar is now a key component of the PULSE System. The Centre allows...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of Garda vehicles available to each Garda Station in County Kildare, including cars, vans and motorcycles, is as set out in the table. All the official...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table sets out the numbers of persons reported missing each year since 2001 and who remain untraced, up to and including 27 June, 2010. Number of missing persons reported and who remain untraced, 2001 to 2009 and in 2010 up to 27 June Year Number 2001 60 2002 75 2003 60 2004 55 2005 39 2006 57 2007 60 2008 46 2009 81 2010...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Drug Trafficking: Drug Trafficking (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that they have a number of strong strategic partnerships in place at national and international level which include, inter alia, partnerships with Europol, Interpol, the Revenue Commissioners (Customs & Excise Branch), the Irish Naval Service, MAOCN (Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre Narcotics), SOCA (Serious Organised Crime Agency) and the United...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The European Union has made great strides in the field of Freedom, Security and Justice over the past number of years. Justice and Home Affairs Work Programmes and their accompanying Action Plans have played a central role in fostering a more structured and cohesive approach to cooperative and legislative initiatives. The Union has advanced its work, inter alia, in the fight against organised...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Commissioner has taken steps to...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (30 Jun 2010)

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 statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The are currently 1,597 cells/rooms accommodating one prisoner only, throughout the prison estate. However, this can change on a daily basis depending on the number of committals the prisons receive from the courts. This figure does not include prisoners held in special observation/close supervision cells. In addition some prisons/places of detention have dormitory style accommodation. In the...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that the number of prisoners in custody on 24 June 2010 was 4,311. The information relating to the number of persons in custody for the previous 12 months is set out in the table for the same date approximately each month. 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Prison June May April Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug July Arbour Hill 155 154...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 209 together. The Criminal Justice Act 1960, as amended by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003 provides that the Minister may approve the temporary release of a sentenced prisoner. This discretionary instrument assists in gradually preparing suitable offenders for release, in administering short sentences, in addressing...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197, 198 and 208 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of today's date. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy. Due to the fluid nature of the membership of criminal gangs it is not always possible to ascribe specific crimes to the activities of...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that in common with the funding provisions for all areas of the Justice Vote Group, the allocations for legal aid will continue to be closely monitored during the course of the year. It is too early at this stage of the financial year to predict, with any degree of certainty, the final expenditure in relation to legal aid.

Written Answers — Bail Applications: Bail Applications (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 to 203, inclusive, together. 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 statistics directly to the Deputy in relation to crimes...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. I am further informed that local Garda management has no recorded complaints of speeding or breaches of road traffic legislation in the area. Any such incident reported to An Garda Síochána will be investigated. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes...