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Jury Intimidation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have indicated with regard to the Law Reform Commission report-----

Jury Intimidation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The consultation paper is coming out next week.

Jury Intimidation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If actions are required relating to the list of panels of jurors and the names and addresses, it will be considered.

Jury Intimidation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Telephone number details should not be given out. There could be circumstances where addresses could be given out. Deputy Rabbitte and others represent constituencies where there have been instances of intimidation of people going for jury service. Some of us in the House have been aware of instances where people have been intimidated. There may be circumstances where people defending a...

Jury Intimidation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I was asked to produce evidence.

Jury Intimidation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I was acting on the valid advice coming from An Garda Síochána and the courts with regard to what was going on.

Prison Accommodation. (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: There has been a consistent increase in the total prisoner population over recent years. Thanks to the extra resources provided by this Government, the Garda Síochána has been increasingly successful in prosecuting criminals and extra court sittings have resulted in higher committal rates. There are over 1,000 more criminals in prison today than there were in 2006. I am looking at...

Written Answers — Property Management Fees: Property Management Fees (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Section 15 of the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009, which is awaiting Report Stage in the Seanad, provides that an owners' management company must establish and maintain a scheme for annual service charges. These charges must be calculated on a transparent basis and be equitably apportioned between apartment owners. The income from charges must be used for the purposes of maintenance,...

Written Answers — Repatriation of Non-Nationals: Repatriation of Non-Nationals (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: My Department has no specific support system in place of the nature referred to by the Deputy. However, my Department, through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), provides voluntary return assistance to persons who have no entitlement to remain in the State who wish to return to their countries of origin.

Written Answers — Community Alert Schemes: Community Alert Schemes (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Community Alert Programme is a community-based initiative in rural communities, set up in 1985 by Muintir na Tíre in association with the Garda authorities. The Programme is dedicated in particular to improving the quality of life of vulnerable people in rural communities, especially the elderly, by: crime prevention; neighbourliness and self-reliance; general community safety and...

Written Answers — Neighbourhood Watch Schemes: Neighbourhood Watch Schemes (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Neighbourhood Watch is a crime prevention programme which aims to enlist the active co-operation of the community in a neighbourhood by observing and reporting suspicious activities and by so doing reducing the level of criminal behaviour. Since its establishment, the Garda authorities have sought to encourage the active participation of the public in Neighbourhood Watch by encouraging and...

Written Answers — Community Alert Schemes: Community Alert Schemes (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am not in a position to respond to the Deputy at this time, but will do so as soon as the relevant information is available.

Written Answers — Student Immigration: Student Immigration (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware, a general review of the immigration regime for non-EEA students is underway at present. Following publication of a discussion paper on 1 September 2009 and a public consultation process, an Interdepartmental Committee chaired by my Department has been drawing up final recommendations. I expect to receive the Committee's report shortly. The discussion paper had...

Written Answers — Rent Levels: Rent Levels (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Representations have been made to me concerning alleged deals of the kind instanced by the Deputy in her question. However, I have no direct knowledge of such deals as the establishment of the conditions associated with a business tenancy is essentially a private matter between the parties to the contract. The concern expressed in relation to this matter was one of the factors which led...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 254 of 2 March 2010 and previous replies in the same matter. As I have indicated, the Garda Commissioner has appointed a Detective Chief Superintendent to inquire into all the circumstances surrounding the incident. That inquiry is ongoing and the report is awaited. When the report is completed I will consider what further action, if any, is...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 340 of 16 February 2010 which sets out the position.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that registration of renewals of permission to remain for parents of Irish-born children is being effected by the Garda National Immigration Bureau in accordance with the conditions set out in the original notice posted on the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service website on 17 December 2009.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The capture of fingerprints of all foreign nationals (from outside the EEA) upon registration with the Garda National Immigration Bureau is being implemented on a phased basis, initially outside of the Dublin area and as the requisite equipment became operational in local Garda Stations for this purpose. I have no plans for a review of this decision which is essential in maintaining the...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Garda 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 vulnerable adults. I am informed by the Garda authorities that three...