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Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (6 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 — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The prison site at Thornton Hall is accessed by the R130 road which, prior to the purchase of the site was assessed and found to be fully adequate to meet the requirements imposed by the development. The question of providing a separate dedicated access has however been raised with me by local interests on a number of occasions and I have, in response, undertaken to afford full...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned had permission to remain in the State up to 24 March, 2006. I am also informed that there is no record of any application from the person concerned for further permission to remain since that date. Accordingly, the person concerned must contact the Immigration Division of my Department outlining the reasons,...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: As I have informed the House previously, this matter has been before the courts and a conviction recorded. The court also ordered compensation to be paid, and I understand this was done. As the Deputy is aware, the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and it is not open to me to comment or intervene in any way on...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 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 September 2005. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation was completed and the Commissioner forwarded a report to my Department. Following...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Rathmines 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. The incidence of crime in the area and the allocation of personnel resources are kept...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State on the sole basis of marriage to an Irish national. The Deputy may not be aware that there is no automatic entitlement to residency in the State based on marriage to an Irish national. Applications in this category are dealt with in strict date of receipt order and currently take approximately 12 months to...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there is no record of a vetting application having been received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit from, or on behalf of, the person in question. In the circumstances, therefore, I can only suggest that the person contacts his/her prospective employing organisation to determine the current situation, as it is only via such organisations that vetting...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: In June 2005 I launched the Community Based CCTV Scheme to provide financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of local community CCTV systems. The Scheme offers two types of funding: Stage 1 offers a pre-development grant of up to €5,000 to enable qualifying applicants investigate the need for CCTV in their...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled by the Garda authorities and I will communicate with her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: An application from the individual in question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department on 29 November 2004. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 250 applications awaiting processing before that of this applicant. It is likely that the processing of this application will commence shortly. I will inform the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Visa required nationals who wish to visit family members in this State may apply for a visit visa. Visit visas are issued for short term trips only. The maximum duration for which an Immigration Officer will permit the holder of a visit visa to remain in the State is ninety days. Details of the documentation required for a visit visa can be found on my Department's website, www.justice.ie.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Visa required nationals who wish to visit family members who are living in the State may apply for a visit visa. Visit visas are issued for short term trips only. The maximum duration for which an Immigration Officer will permit the holder of a visit visa to remain in the State is ninety days. Multiple entry visas may be issued to those who have demonstrated a compliant travel history to the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment on individual asylum applications. However, I am advised that the individuals in question have failed to comply with their statutory obligations to establish their identity under the Refugee Act 1996. After several unsuccessful attempts to take their fingerprints, I am advised that they were arrested by the Garda National Immigration Bureau and detained in...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware my Department has particular responsibilities regarding the criminal justice system and how this affects children who come into conflict with the law. Following a Government decision regarding reforms in the youth justice area an executive office, the Irish Youth Justice Service (IYJS), has been set up in my Department to manage and develop all aspects of youth...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will appreciate, any decision to restructure the United Kingdom's law enforcement agencies is of course a matter for the British Government. In relation to the merger of the Assets Recovery Agency and the Serious Organised Crime Agency, I have been given to understand that this will not result in the diminution in the resources available for assets recovery work in Northern...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 12 December, 2006. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse the application was taken on 5 January, 2007. The application was refused as the Visa Officer was not satisfied, on the basis of the documentation submitted, that the person in question had demonstrated a sufficient obligation to return home. In...

Written Answers — Treatment of Prisoners: Treatment of Prisoners (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Standard procedure in our closed prisons is that all properties of persons committed to custody must be recorded and searched before being issued to the prisoner. In the case of packages of clothing for prisoners, items are generally delivered to the visitor waiting room and each item of clothing or property is recorded in a journal before being taken to the prison reception area. The...

Written Answers — Prisoner Complaints Procedures: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: Prisoners have a number of avenues open to them to make requests or complaints. They have access to staff, the Governor, the Visiting Committee, my Department and the Courts. Under Section 3(1) of the Prisons (Visiting Committee) Act, 1925, the duties of each Visiting Committee include hearing any complaints which may be made to them by any prisoner and, if so requested by the prisoner, to...