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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused on 23 November 2004. The applicants have been notified in writing by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform of the reasons for the refusal; namely, that the visa officer was unable to conclude that the applicants would observe the conditions of the visa and that insufficient supporting documentation was supplied. In...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána at Kilmainham Garda station is aware of the incident and that an investigation has commenced. I understand that no person has been made amenable at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 417, 453 and 454 together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength — all ranks — of each of the 17 Garda stations in County Meath as at 31 January 1997 and 3 February 2005 was as set out in the following table: Station 1997 2005 ...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda districts covering County Meath do not have the same administrative boundaries as the county, but that the number of headline offences recorded in the four Garda districts during 2003 and 2004 covering County Meath are as set out in the following table. *2004 2003 Murder 0 1 Manslaughter 0 0 Rape of a Female 12 11 Rape...

Written Answers — Censorship Laws: Censorship Laws (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The legislation dealing with the sale and/or distribution of video games is the Video Recordings Act 1989. In accordance with this legislation, video games are exempted works for classification purposes unless they fall within the terms specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) of section 3(1) of the Act, which covers the grounds for prohibition of works. The Republic of Ireland is part of the Pan...

Written Answers — Censorship Laws: Censorship Laws (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The legislation governing the censorship of films and videos includes the Censorship of Films Act 1923, the Video Recordings Act 1989 and subsequent legislation. This legislation provides for the certification, classification and, in certain circumstances, the prohibition of films and videos. The decision as to which films are submitted for cinema classification and which films go straight to...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities have informed me that they continue to liaise closely with Dublin City Council regarding the area in question. Two families have been brought before the courts under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997. The courts have confirmed the eviction in one instance and papers are again being served in the second case. I have been further informed that, shortly before...

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422, 449 and 450 together. An option to purchase the site referred to by the Deputy at Newlands Cross was purchased in October 2002. The site was selected as a possible location for a new detention centre for juveniles aged 16 to 17 years in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 2001, and for the location of a prison service headquarters...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no responsibilities regarding the subject matter of this question.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application made by the person in question for permission to reside in the State is currently under active consideration. It is expected that a decision on the matter will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am advised that the Courts Service, mindful of the need for a comprehensive reform of the law relating to the protection of intellectually incapacitated individuals, and in the context of a relevant consultation paper published by the Law Reform Commission in 2003, is currently engaged in a review of the operation of the wardship jurisdiction. I will consider any proposals for changes in...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of proceedings commenced and convictions under section 31 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 are set out in the following table. Comparable statistics for 2001 are unavailable as they were not compiled on PULSE and could only be obtained through the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources. Numbers of proceedings commenced and convictions under...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, of all ranks, of each Garda station in the Mayo division as at 20 January 2005 was as follows: Station Strength Castlebar 57 Ballyvary 1 Ballyglass 1 Balla 2 Partry 2 Glenisland 1 Tourmakeady 1 Ballina 36 ...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The scheme I have introduced for making applications for permission to remain on the basis of parentage of an Irish-born child applies only in cases where the parents are resident in the State. It does not apply in respect of parents who are not resident in the State, nor have I any plans to introduce such a scheme. However, given the limited number of parents involved, the unique nature of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no record of a visa application from a person with the same name or a similar name to the person referred to by the Deputy. The reference number does not relate to a visa application number. If the Deputy wishes to forward the appropriate visa application number, my Department will examine this issue as a matter of urgency

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 24 November 2002 and applied for a declaration as a refugee on 25 November 2002. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application in question was refused on 3 February 2005 and this decision will be communicated to the applicant as soon as possible via the Irish mission in the person's country of origin. The application referred to by the Deputy was to allow a non-EEA national reside in the State with her grandson. In assessing any visa application, the visa officer will consider various matters,...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 to 434, inclusive, together. While the location of the Central Mental Hospital is a matter, in the first instance, for the Department of Health and Children, I am strongly of the view that a prisoner with a severe mental illness should be treated in an appropriately secure therapeutic environment and not in a prison. I must also recognise that we have...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: By agreement with the company specified by the Deputy, the following Garda communications masts are utilised by the company in Dublin. Garda Headquarters Howth Bray Kevin Street Ballyfermot Lucan Cabinteely Kill O'Grange Ballymun Malahide Crumlin Kilmainham Blanchardstown Mountjoy Dalkey Pearse Street Bridewell (DMA North) Raheny Donnybrook...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: In December 2004, I announced a further allocation of almost €35 million in capital funding to community-based not-for-profit groups for the development of child care services. At the same time, my Department wrote to all applicants whose projects are still under consideration to advise them that the allocation of further capital funding would be announced in 2005 and 2006 on the basis of...