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Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (29 Sep 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 have been informed by the Garda authorities that, due to the fact that an official car was temporarily out of service at Mountjoy Garda Station, it was necessary to use a rental vehicle to ensure optimum...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to semi-State bodies who have a significant element of commercial or trade activities within their remit. The bodies and agencies attached to my Department provide public services in the broad Justice area, and, as such, do not engage in any significant commercial activity.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to liaise with the family referred to and they are being kept apprised of developments to the greatest extent possible. The family will continue to be updated on the progress of the investigation.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy occurred in Clontarf Garda Sub-District. A senior investigating officer has been appointed, and the investigation is ongoing. Garda liaison is being maintained with the parties affected. As the matter is under investigation, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 916, 923, 932 and 933 together. The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) 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...

Written Answers — National Age Card: National Age Card (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The National Age Card is a voluntary proof of age card issued to persons over the age of 18 years. The application procedure for the age card is governed by section 40 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as amended, and by the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (Age Card) Regulations 2007. Applications are made, on the designated form, to the Garda station in the area in which the applicant...

Written Answers — Subsidiary Protection: Subsidiary Protection (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The average time taken to process an application for Subsidiary Protection, based on all such decisions made from 2007 to the present date, is nine months. As I have previously stated, the processing of applications for Subsidiary Protection is resource intensive and, as a result, the number of such applications on hands at present is quite sizeable. However, I understand that additional...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (29 Sep 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 — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme was launched in 2005 to provide financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards the capital costs of establishing a community CCTV system. To date there have been two major rounds of this Scheme, in 2005 and 2007. Under the 2007 round of the Scheme, a grant of €99,893 was awarded by my Department to the town referred to by the Deputy, for the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 921 and 922 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.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have asked officials in my Department to compile the statistics requested and I will revert to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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. In accordance with the legislation I make decisions on naturalisation applications based on all of the information available to me. I have adopted a general policy that I will normally require an applicant for...

Written Answers — Extradition Agreements: Extradition Agreements (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Prior to 1 January 2004, the Extradition Act 1965 governed extradition arrangements between Ireland and other countries. Part II of the Act deals with extradition matters between Ireland and countries other than the United Kingdom. The European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, which became law on 1 January 2004, gives effect to the European Union Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the...

Written Answers — Criminal Convictions: Criminal Convictions (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: My primary responsibility as Minister for Justice and Law Reform is to uphold the integrity of the criminal justice system. However, I agree that it is in the interests of society and of offenders if we can promote their rehabilitation and integration into society. Securing employment is, I agree, one of the most effective ways of achieving those objectives. I therefore support the removal...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following a complaint relating to the location referred to by the Deputy, Gardaí spoke to the person concerned. The cause of the complaint has since been removed.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that national contracts are in place for the supply of electricity, gas and heating oil to An Garda Síochána. Each of these contracts was the subject of a competitive tendering process. The Garda authorities have estimated that savings in the region of €750,000 have been achieved as a result of the relevant contracts.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is within Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of incidents of anti-social behaviour at the location and is discussing the matter with Dublin Bus. The area is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols with additional support from the Divisional Crime Task Force and the Divisional Traffic Unit as...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have sought the information requested from the Garda authorities and I will revert to the Deputy in writing at a later date in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Louth and Meath Garda Divisions and also the strength of Naas, Longford, Athlone and Cavan Garda Stations, on the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as set out in the table hereunder: Station Strength Louth Division Ardee 31 Castlebellingham 4 Collon 6 Louth 1...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The requirements of the Office Holder fleet are subject to regular review and assessment to ensure that the most suitable vehicles are purchased having regard to a number of criteria, including overall cost, emissions and fuel efficiency, bearing in mind the function of the vehicles and their suitability for the specific transport requirements involved. The most recent contract for the...