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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the activities of known or suspected criminals are continuously monitored by An Garda Síochána who liaise, as necessary, with jurisdictions to which such persons may travel to or from. An Garda Síochána also liaise with law enforcement agencies throughout Europe and elsewhere exchanging information and intelligence. This ongoing liaison has led...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is aware periods of temporary release granted can vary greatly from a few hours following a family bereavement to, for example, a requirement to report to the prison every 12 months in the case of a life sentence prisoner who has been released into the community a considerable time ago. I can advise the Deputy that the number of prisoners on temporary release on 15 November,...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: "From time to time circumstances can arise which may give rise to the enforcement of Deportation Orders being deferred. These circumstances may, for example, include, court interventions or administrative/procedural practices governing the completion of other immigration related applications. As such, this is a situation which is constantly changing as individuals' circumstances change by,...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Tackling juvenile crime is a priority for this Government. The Government's policy on youth crime is set out in detail in the National Youth Justice Strategy 2008-2010. This strategy is underpinned by the principles of the Children Act, 2001 as amended. The approach adopted involves the deployment of Garda juvenile liaison officers, community Gardaí and the use of such measures as the Garda...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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 statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the identification of Garda accommodation requirements...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Kildare Garda Division, on 31 December 2008, 2009 and on the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 31/12/08 31/12/09 2010 Athy 23 27 28 Ballytore 2 2 2 Castledermot 2 3 3 Kildare 32 32 34 Monasterevin 6 4 4 Newbridge 35...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of retirees, or those who have applied to retire, from An Garda Síochána from the end of November 2009 to the end of November 2010 is 357. There have been no intake of recruits for the same period. Question No. 189 answered with Question No. 178.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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 statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, which became law on 1 January 2004, gives effect to the European Union Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European Arrest Warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States. It puts in place simplified procedures for the surrender of persons between the Member States of the EU. Under the provisions of the Act, a court may, upon...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of Garda stations with PULSE connections has been increased to 369. These stations account for the capture of over 85% of incidents on the PULSE system. Email and internet access facilities are also available at every Divisional Headquarters, District Headquarters and 24 hour Garda Station. It has never been the intention of the Garda...

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The European Union has made great strides in the field of Freedom, Security and Justice over the past number of years. Justice and Home Affairs Work Programmes and their accompanying Action Plans have played a central role in fostering a more structured and cohesive approach to cooperative and legislative initiatives. The Union has advanced its work, inter alia, in the fight against organised...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Síochána that since the commencement in June 2008 of the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act, 2008 proceedings have been commenced against four persons in respect of nineteen offences contrary to the provisions of that Act. As all four persons remain before the Courts, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.

Garda Investigations (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The appropriate authority is the Garda where the investigation of criminal aspects is concerned. Regarding the investigation at the time, the then Minister stated: I wish to make the point that the State took every possible step to ensure the full facts of the case emerged at the inquest. Senior and junior counsel were appointed to represent the State and all of the statements made to the...

Garda Investigations (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Yes, but there is already a request for a reopening of this issue by the people concerned to the Garda Commissioner and the Garda authorities. A process is now in train and a detective superintendent has been asked to produce a file.

Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The issue of upward only rent review clauses, and the difficulties which rigid adherence to such clauses is causing for the retail sector in current economic circumstances, has been raised with me by various retail and tenant groups. I have been very consistent in espousing the view that there is a need for a flexible and pragmatic approach to rent review negotiations arising in the context...

Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I would be loth to criminalise the giving of incentives regarding leases because that, in effect, would be to criminalise contractual discussions and negotiations between two people who have free will and are probably well advised. I suggest that criminalising that type of activity, even though people might not be too happy with it, would be very detrimental to the property market, which is...

Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The purpose of the database is to ensure as much information as possible is made available publicly thus ensuring a transparent process which will provide individuals with relevant information in regard to the vicinity of the particular location wherein they intend to rent. We believe the property services regulatory authority is the relevant authority to provide this database. The Deputy...

Prison Committals (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: On 15 November 2010, there were 4,416 prisoners in custody as compared to a bed capacity of 4,430. This represents an occupancy level of 100%. A table detailing the numbers in custody in each prison is being provided to the Deputy. It should be noted that the Irish Prison Service does not record or breakdown costs per individual prison, rather figures are based on three categories, namely,...

Prison Committals (17 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A response in regard to a later question deals with the issue of Thornton Hall. I have tried to deal with the issue of prison committals in the long, medium and short term, the long term response being Thornton Hall. A response to a later question in regard to Thornton Hall clearly indicates that the Government is moving on Thornton Hall. It is expected that, all things being equal, the...