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Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides an employee vetting service in respect of selected employments involving, primarily, substantial, unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults. This vetting service is not and does not purport to operate in respect of general employments. The Deputy would appear to be referring to disclosures issued by the GCVU in respect of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made an application for long term residency in March 2006. A decision was issued to the person concerned in April 2006 in which he was informed that time spent in the State on student conditions cannot be counted towards long term residency. It is open to the person concerned to re-apply for long term...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 9 November 2006. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 11,000 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. It is likely that the...

Written Answers — Transfers of Prisoners: Transfers of Prisoners (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not as yet received the formal application and supporting documentation for a transfer to this country in respect of this person from the Ecuadorean authorities. The Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons requires extensive documentation to be exchanged between both jurisdictions in order to allow an application to...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: A criminal and disciplinary investigation into this matter is being conducted by a Chief Superintendent from outside the District where the incident occurred. As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that persons who fail mandatory alcohol testing (MAT) do not receive fixed charge notices and therefore, the outsourcing of fixed charge notices does not arise at present. Under section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, 2006 a person stopped at a MAT checkpoint is required to provide a preliminary breath test. A person who fails or refuses to comply with a MAT...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Coolock Garda station. There are regular foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective Unit, as well as the Divisional...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Coolock Garda station. There are regular foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective Unit, as well as the Divisional...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the system referred to is currently being operated by Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI) with no police involvement. It consists of a mobile camera system incorporating automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) which allows vehicle registration plates to be checked against a database of untaxed vehicles. Fines on the spot notices...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: An application for naturalisation from the person in question was received in the Citizenship section of my Department on 2 November 2005. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 4,600 applications awaiting processing before that of the applicant. Such applications are generally dealt with in chronological order as this is...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned submitted an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of his marriage to an EU citizen on 5 October 2006. This application is currently under consideration and a decision will issue in due course. I am also informed that the passport of the person concerned has been returned.

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 3493/07 of 6th February 2007. I have nothing further to add to that response.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have been 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 13,000 following the attestation of 299 new members on Thursday, 16 November, 2006. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter is currently being researched and a report will be submitted at an early date. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management take direct responsibility for missing person cases, and special investigation teams are appointed as necessary. All missing persons are recorded on the PULSE system. When a person is reported missing, the local Garda Superintendent will appoint an investigation team to include any specialised unit deemed necessary, for...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 264 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to is under active investigation by the Garda authorities. However, to date no person has been made amenable for this serious crime. I am further informed that a full technical examination of the scene was carried out and CCTV footage for the area concerned is being...

Written Answers — Drugs Seizures: Drugs Seizures (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: As papers relating to the seizure of drugs referred to in the questions are before the Director of Public Prosecutions at present, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment.