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Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: It will be this year.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Legislation in this regard is projected for early summer.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I will return to the Deputy on the latter point. The Bill is not on the list. As the Deputy stated a number of issues are currently being worked on. The legislation dealing with auctioneers is being worked on in my Department. It will be published this year but not before Easter.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: With regard to the level of fines the Deputy will be aware that the recently published Fines Bill will increase the general level of fines across a range of offences. Members of the Garda Síochána use the Public Order Act to deal with offensive behaviour, such as that described by the Deputy. The Criminal Justice Act provides, not for on-the-spot fines, but for a letter to issue to people...

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Legislation relating to corruption is being studied in my Department and I intend to bring it before the House this year.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The broadcasting Bill is expected in the early summer.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The person in question was granted permission to enter and remain in the State on 15 May 2001 on the basis of being a family member of a recognised refugee. The person concerned was issued with a travel document pursuant to Section 18 (6) of the Refugee Act identifying the person as a family member of a refugee. It is a matter for the French authorities to decide on what is appropriate to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in April 2005. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. During the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: In the time available, it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy. I will furnish the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 210 together. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) that the Service is fully conscious of its responsibility to provide safe and secure custody for all persons committed to its care. On committal, all prisoners are interviewed by the Governor and based on the information available, a decision is then made as to where a particular prisoner...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 4 September, 2002 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 6 July, 2004, that the...

Written Answers — : (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The notice published in the national newspapers by my Department on 31 January 2007, was addressed to the non-national parents of Irish children born in the State prior to 1 January 2005, who were granted permission to remain for up to two years under the IBC/05 Scheme. The notice was intended to alert those who wish to apply for renewal of that permission of the need to do so. In addition,...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Under Department of Finance legislation the registration of vehicles is the responsibility of the Revenue Commissioners. I am informed by the Garda authorities that where a member of An Garda Síochána suspects that a vehicle has not been registered as required under the legislation the vehicle may be detained by the member until enquiries or investigations are carried out. I am further...

Written Answers — Stardust Tragedy: Stardust Tragedy (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The solicitor for the Victims Committee was advised on 16 December, 2006 that an external and independent examination of their submission is to be carried out by an eminent legal person. It will be open to the Committee to set out the arguments contained in their letter of 16 November to that person. The arrangements for this examination are the subject of ongoing communication with the...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that a grant of €165,000 was awarded to St. John Of God Services in Kildare to assist mentally disadvantaged women integrate into society. The grant was paid over a three year period 2002-2005. The project was awarded funding under the Equality for Women Measure of the 2000-2006 National Development Plan. The measure is an initiative designed to tackle...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 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 29 September 2006. Applications are generally dealt with in chronological order and this practice is not deviated from except in exceptional circumstances. However, due to the circumstances outlined by the Deputy, I understand that...

Written Answers — Estate Management Companies: Estate Management Companies (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Issues relating to multi-unit developments and the operation of property management companies were discussed at a Conference organised by my Department and the Law Reform Commission on 25 January. The Conference provided an opportunity for relevant statutory bodies and other stakeholders, including members of the public, to discuss the policy issues identified in the Law Reform Commission's...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by officials in the Citizenship section of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 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 — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (7 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the...