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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 146 of 8 November, 2006. At the time, I indicated that processing of the application had commenced and that the file will be presented to me for a decision in the near future. This remains the position.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Drogheda is one of the 17 areas which form part of the current Garda CCTV Programme, as follows (listed alphabetically): Athlone, Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar, Clondalkin, Clonmel, Drogheda, Dungarvan, Ennis, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Sligo, Tallaght, Tullamore and Waterford. The Garda authorities are currently finalising the...

Written Answers — Garda Interviews: Garda Interviews (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have indicated in the past that I recognise the case made for dispensing with the taking of contemporaneous notes during interviews and for relying instead on electronic recording. I recognise, too, that this would give rise to a number of legal, operational and procedural issues. In its third report (which I laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 18 March 2005), the Steering...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current processing time for valid vetting applications received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) is four weeks. I do not consider that this time period constitutes a "delay". I am further informed that all organisations registered with the GCVU have been advised of this processing time frame and have been advised to factor it into their...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (31 Jan 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 — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: Grade Remuneration Personal Assistant €43,445–€55,147 Personal Secretary €28,523–€47,039 Executive Officer €28,523–€45,262 Executive Officer €30,027–€47,641 Clerical Officer €22,766–€36,913 Clerical Officer (Worksharing) €22,766–€36,913 Clerical Officer (Worksharing) €22,766–€36,913...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: Grade Remuneration Principal Officer €80,408–€99,457 Administrative Officer €31,141–€55,147 Executive Officer €30,027–€47,641 Clerical Officer €21,625–€35,071

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the original incident, which is the subject of a complaint by the person referred to, is currently being examined by the Garda authorities. It would therefore in the circumstances be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda Authorities that Personal Ballistic/anti-stab vests have been acquired for all Detective and uniform members. These are currently being issued to Detective Gardaí and then will be issued to all uniform members. I will revert to the Deputy when the precise information on the number of vests issued is to hand from the Garda Authorities.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of Wednesday, 27 September 2006 (ref: 28644/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Commissioner has appointed an Assistant Commissioner to assess the impact of the recommendations of the Report for An Garda Síochána, with a view to recommending remedial action where necessary. This review is at an advance stage.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Nigerian national arrived in the State on 4 January, 1999 and applied for asylum. His claim for refugee status was considered under the process then applicable and was refused by the Asylum Division of my Department. He was notified of the decision on 28 January, 2000. He appealed this decision to the appropriate body at the time, the Appeals Authority, which...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána does not provide 'clearance letters' to any Irish citizen. Police certificates are issued, free of charge, to individual applicants by the Garda Superintendent of the Garda District where the applicant resides for the following purposes: requests from non-national consular authorities; applications for non-national visas; and establishing a business in another European...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a report from the Garda Commissioner in the matter and I will be in contact with the Deputy when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a report from the Garda Commissioner in the matter and I will be in contact with the Deputy when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled by the Garda authorities and I will communicate with him as soon as the information comes to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Jan 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 — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: On 18 January 2007, Tetra Ireland Limited was selected by the Department of Finance as the preferred bidder for the provision of the National Digital Radio Services. This is a key milestone in the plan to provide a secure digital radio service for emergency services, including An Garda Síochána and other non-commercial public bodies. The preferred bidder will now work with the relevant...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Deel was a pro-active crime prevention initiative put in place by senior Garda management in a number of adjoining Garda districts along the North Cork/West Limerick border. The Operation, which involved additional patrols and checkpoints by uniformed and plain-clothes personnel, was carried out in April and May 2005 and again in November...