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Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

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

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (24 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Assistant Commissioner appointed by the Garda Commissioner to examine the findings of the Dublin Archdiocese report relating to the handling of complaints and investigations by both Church and State authorities is carrying out such investigations and inquiries as he deems appropriate. When he reports to the Commissioner with his recommendations, the Commissioner will consult with the DPP...

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

Dermot Ahern: As Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I have no function in relation to the application for the issue of a European Arrest Warrant. This is a matter for the Garda authorities in consultation with the Director of Public Prosecutions. Under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, as amended, a court may, upon application made by or on behalf of the DPP, issue a European Arrest Warrant...

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

Dermot Ahern: In accordance with section 7 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Síochána is statutorily required to provide policing services for the State with the objective of, inter alia, preserving peace and good order, protecting life and property and preventing crime. The ongoing policing operation in north County Mayo meets these objectives. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 established the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Commissioner and I signed the contract for an outsourced safety camera network with the preferred service provider in November, 2009, following a tender and evaluation process. The service provider will be paid according to the level of service contracted for. The number of speeding drivers detected will have no effect on the level of payments to the service provider. The purpose...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am concerned at the incidence of burglaries and threats to the security of people's homes in Shannon Town and throughout the country. Consequently, one of the policing priorities which I set for An Garda Síochána in 2010 is achieving the maximum levels of safety for local communities. The Garda Commissioner shares my concerns. An Garda Síochána continually develop and implement...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána and the situation is kept under continuing review.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that the allocation and utilisation of Garda resources, including accommodation, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I regret that specific information with regard to the matter raised by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made on An Garda Síochána and the situation is kept under continuing review. The Deputy will be aware that policing in local...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It is not possible to provide the figures in the format requested by the Deputy as this would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort and could not be justified where there are other significant demands on resources.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will appreciate that the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour and not an entitlement or right. Applications must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and is given only to persons who satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria. I regret that the information requested...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The matter raised by the Deputy comes within the remit of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, which is under the aegis of the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 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 — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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 vulnerable adults. I am informed by the Garda authorities that an...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 417 to 419, inclusive, together. Recruitment in An Garda Síochána is governed by Statutory Regulation namely, the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. The recruitment age was considered as recently as 2004 when, on the recommendation of the Garda Commissioner, the maximum recruitment age was increased from 26 to 35...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (23 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Recruitment in An Garda Síochána is governed by Statutory Regulation namely, the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. Following selection by the Public Appointments Commission each applicant must also undergo a physical competency test, a medical examination and character vetting. Section 46(1)(3) of Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 provides that part, which...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 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 — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (23 Mar 2010)

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