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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 280 together. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

Written Answers — Community Service Orders: Community Service Orders (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Information as to the number of persons the courts have directed to carry out community service is a matter for the Courts Service, which under the Courts Service Act 1998 is independent in the performance of its functions (section 4(3)), which include the management of the courts, (section 5(a)) and the provision of statistics (section 5(c)). By way of indication I can say that the number...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that they have been in contact with the persons referred to by the Deputy. An application for leave to remain in the State which was received on 29 September 2009, is currently receiving attention and a decision will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Firstly, it is open to any individual to seek a visa on the basis of being the partner of an Irish citizen. One of the key factors a Visa Officer takes into consideration is that the persons concerned can provide documentary evidence that clearly demonstrates and supports the existence and durability of a relationship of at least two years duration. Marriage to an Irish National does not...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There were128 staff at principal officer level or higher working in my Department and agencies staffed by it on 1 May 2009.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 19 December 2006. In accordance with section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. The information requested by the Deputy is not available as...

Written Answers — Garda Records: Garda Records (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The matter to which the Deputy refers relates to a court case. It is not open to me to comment or intervene on the conduct of any individual case. If a person has a query about personal data held in respect of him or her by An Garda Síochána he or she should personally contact the Garda Criminal Records Office, Thurles, County Tipperary.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 sets out the purposes for which the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform can make a Visa Order declaring that members of specified classes of non-nationals are not required to be in possession of an Irish visa when landing in the State. At present, nationals of Mauritius are not visa required as set out in Statutory Instrument No. 239 of 2009....

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Below-cost selling of alcohol products was one of the areas examined last year by the Government Alcohol Advisory Group. However, due to the complex pricing systems which it encountered during its examination of the issue, the group was unable to establish any standard costs for the purposes of prohibiting below-cost sales of such products. I recently met with the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Provisions relating to the licensing of premises for the sale of alcohol, and the conditions under which alcohol may be sold and consumed on such premises, are set out in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2008. Provisions relating to the registration of clubs, and the issuing of certificates which permit clubs to supply alcohol to members and their guests, and the conditions under which alcohol may...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy occurred on 1 November. A pedestrian was removed to hospital for treatment for minor injuries and was released a short while later. I am further informed that the incident is under investigation by Rathfarnham Garda station.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It is already an offence under section 31(2) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as amended) for a licence holder to sell or deliver, or permit any other person to sell or deliver, intoxicating liquor for consumption by a person under the age of 18 years in any place except with the explicit consent of the person's parent or guardian in a private residence in which he or she is present...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 5 November, 2009.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of proceedings commenced and convictions recorded for offences contrary to section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 as amended by section 185 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Year No. of proceedingscommenced No. of convictionsrecorded 2009 to 4 November 98 14 2008 186 63 2007 44 21 Figures...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Valid applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in December 2007. 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 24 months. More...

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can confirm that the question of plea bargaining and the factors that might be relevant to its operation in this jurisdiction have been reviewed, most notably by the Law Reform Commission in its 1996 Report on Sentencing. The Commission decided against making any recommendations on legislation in the area of plea negotiations. The current practice is set out in the Director of Public...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 provides that free legal aid may be granted for the defence of persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Jurisprudence since then has established as a Constitutional right the provision of aid in such circumstances. An applicant for criminal legal aid must establish to the satisfaction of the court that his/her means are insufficient to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. Significant works have already been undertaken to meet the Garda accommodation requirements of the Kildare Division. A new Garda Station for the new District of Leixlip was completed in late 2008 and was officially opened on 24 May this...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Kildare Garda Division on 30 September 2008 and 2009 was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 30/09/2008 30/09/2009 Athy 19 28 Ballytore 2 2 Castledermot 1 3 Kildare 32 33 Monasterevin 6 4 Newbridge 36 45 Rathangan 4 4 Carbury 4 5 Celbridge 22 18 Kilcock 5 8 Leixlip 25 36...