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

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of times the Garda Síochána called on the assistance of the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for the years 2007 to 2010 (to 28 June) are as set out in the following table: 2007 2008 2009 2010 98 180 196 93 I am informed by the Garda authorities that in the period in question proceedings commenced in 18 cases. Garda strategies...

Written Answers — Recidivism Rate: Recidivism Rate (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service facilitated the major study of prisoner re-offending by the UCD Institute of Criminology which is the basis for the recidivism rates presented by the Irish Penal Reform Trust in its recent report. This research analysed dated relating to over 19,000 prisoners in Ireland and found that 27.4% of released prisoners were serving a new...

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

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is no doubt aware and as I have pointed out on previous occasions in this House, it is a matter for the Garda Síochána, under the Gaming and Lotteries Acts 1956 to 2003, to investigate breaches of the legislation and to take whatever action is deemed appropriate. I have been assured that such premises receive Garda attention and if breaches of the legislation are detected...

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

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy is incorrect in his assertion in this question. The construction phase of the new cell block at a cost of €29m at Wheatfield was completed earlier this year. As is normal practice after completion of the main construction phase the fit-out, installation of equipment including medical, CCTV and locking systems was then commenced. This was completed in April 2010. I am glad to...

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

Dermot Ahern: To date in 2010 four so-called 'tiger' kidnappings have taken place and the following table shows the number of similar incidents recorded between 2005 - 2009. It is the policy of An Garda Síochána not to disclose the amount of money taken during such crimes. Year No. of incidents recorded 2009 6 2008 1 2007 3 2006 2 2005 1 Regular meetings are held between An Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Law Reform Commission Reports: Law Reform Commission Reports (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I understand that the Law Reform Commission intends to publish its Final Report on Personal Debt Management and Debt Enforcement by the end of 2010. On 17 May 2010, the Commission published an Interim Report on some early initiatives that it developed with the assistance of a Working Group. The recommendations are being actively considered by the relevant Departments, including my...

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

Dermot Ahern: Complaints by residents of direct provision centres are dealt with in accordance with the procedures outlined in the recently published revised house rules and procedures of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my department, which are available on the RIA website at http://www.ria.gov.ie. A copy these rules and procedures is provided to all asylum seekers on arrival at their...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jun 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 the station referred to by the...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Under section 6A of the 1964 Act, as inserted by section 12 of the Status of Children Act 1987, a non-marital father may apply to the court to be appointed a guardian of his child. Alternatively, where there is agreement between the parents, they can make a statutory declaration under section 2(4) of the 1964 Act, as inserted by section 4 of the Children Act 1997, conferring on the father the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (30 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: There were 93 appointments to the Office of Peace Commissioner in 2007, 160 in 2008 and 96 in 2009. There have been 17 appointments made in 2010 to date. Peace Commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and Peace Commissioners receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses...

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 January 2010. 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 — 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 April 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...

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...