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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of Gardaí deployed on immigration duties is not readily to hand in the detail required. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321 and 322 together. In the talks late last year with public service unions, which as the Deputy knows did not result in agreement, the discussion with the Garda Associations centred on issues such as a revision of the Garda rostering system, the augmentation of Garda civilian staff through redeployment, and the development of performance management in the...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme was launched in 2005 to provide financial assistance towards the capital costs of establishing a community CCTV system. Two types of grant have been made available. Substantive grants of up to €100,000 have been made available from my Department with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs providing matching funding for successful...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for Garda CCTV systems are prepared in co-operation and with the support of local Garda District and Divisional Officers before being submitted to the Garda Advisory Committee for consideration and evaluation. All Garda CCTV schemes are planned and implemented on the basis of the Garda Commissioner's identified operational needs and priorities. I regret that current information...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325, 326 and 341 together. Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act, which relates to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The promotion of tourism in Ireland is a matter for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and associated agencies. However, I am aware of recent media coverage in relation to the matter of visas for tourists. As with all visa regimes in all countries worldwide, the central concern is to strike an appropriate balance between protecting the country's vital national interests by...

Written Answers — Sex Offenders: Sex Offenders (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 to 330, inclusive, together. The Sex Offenders Act 2001 contains a comprehensive set of provisions aimed at protecting children and other persons. The Act makes persons convicted of a range of sexual offences subject to notification requirements under its Part 2, including notification of changes of address. The provisions of the Act also extend to any...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Feb 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 (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will appreciate that the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is an honour and 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. The average processing time for applications for certificates of naturalisation is...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Feb 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 — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which operates under the aegis of the Council of Europe, was established under the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment in 1997. The Committee visited Ireland for the fifth occasion from the 25th January to the 5th February, 2010. The CPT submits a...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that an employment vetting application was received at the Garda Central Vetting Unit with regard to the person to whom the Deputy refers and a response issued on 5 February 2010.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 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 (16 Feb 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 — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Section 38 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 regulates the operation of closed circuit television in public places. CCTV systems installed as aids to policing fall into two distinct categories: Garda CCTV systems and Community Based CCTV Systems. The Community Based CCTV Scheme was not intended as a replacement for Garda CCTV systems but rather as a means to assist communities to install...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (16 Feb 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 — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is not the policy of An Garda Síochána to comment on or disclose techniques utilised in criminal investigations.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (16 Feb 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 relevant information is available.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Feb 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 — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (16 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Circuit Court is comprised of a President and 37 judges (increased from 33 under the provisions of section 3 of the Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Act 2007). There are no vacancies in the Circuit Court at present.