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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that it is open to the person in question to submit a new application for Family Reunification. Each application is processed on its own merits and the decision reached is based on the information submitted.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the bus lane on the Long Mile Road from its junction with the Walkinstown Road to the intersection with Robinhood Road is in Crumlin Garda District and from there to the Naas Road junction is in Clondalkin Garda District. The bus lane on the Nangor Road near the Lough and Quay licensed premises is in Clondalkin Garda District. I am also...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is a matter in the first instance for the Public Appointments Service and then for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. I have no function in the process. The Public Appointments Service is located in Chapter House, 26-30, Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, and can be contacted at Lo-Call 1890 44 99 99 or by e-mail at info@publicjobs.ie.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Any interpretation of the crime figures has to factor in the increase in population. In 1995, with a population of 3.6 million, there were 28.5 crimes per 1,000 of the population. In 2006, with a population of over 4.2 million, there were 24.5 crimes per 1,000 of the population, a significant reduction by any standard. During the two full years of the Rainbow Coalition Government (1995 and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I understand the Immigration Division of my Department has been in contact with the person concerned outlining the options open to her. The person referred to by the Deputy should now contact the Immigration Division regarding her future intentions in the State.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have since been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel resources, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June, 1997 and...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: A clarification has been sought and will be communicated to the Deputy as soon as the information is received from the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that any documentation from the person referred to should be sent to the Commissioner, An Garda Síochána, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. I am also informed that the complaint referred to has been referred to the Chief Superintendent, Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division for investigation.

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that prior to the roll-out of the Fixed Charge Processing System on 3 April, 2006 a number of non-penalty point offences were dealt with by the fines on the spot system. Since 3 April, 2006 the use of hand-held devices and notepads replaced the fines on the spot system and all offences are now being dealt with under the Fixed Charge Processing System....

Written Answers — Port Status: Port Status (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question Nos. 193 and 194 of 6 March, 2007 and Question 27 of the 4 April 2007. The position as set out in those answers has not changed. Section 6 of the Immigration Act 2004 provides, inter alia, that a non-national (other than a seaman) coming by sea or air from outside the State shall not,...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: On a point of order, the record of the House should show that before the Easter recess, I stated that we would follow a particular course if we finished business today. However, Deputies have pursued other projects. There was plenty of time to discuss——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Electronic tagging to the nth degree.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am not accepting further Opposition amendments.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Cuffe is here. There must be a vote.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is correct. It will have to await the election of the next Government but who is in the Government is a completely different matter. I am watching the entire spectrum of opinion from Deputy Ó Snodaigh who is completely against it to Deputy Howlin who is probably against it but will go along with it for convenience sake to Deputy O'Keeffe who is strongly in favour of it.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am somewhere between Deputies Howlin and O'Keeffe.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: That is where I am. We have dealt with this ad nauseam and we should stop at this stage. Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.