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Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Stop shouting me down. Deputy Timmins is the man who came up with the idea of boot camps so I do not think he has much to talk about.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I was asked about the leadership I am showing. I have spent hours and days with the Garda to ensure it has the resources to deal with these issues. I have been assured by the Garda that it has the resources it needs to address the problem.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Gregory is aware that the number of gardaí assigned to drugs squads has risen dramatically and now stands at 328.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is for the Garda Commissioner to decide on other matters. I wish this House would unite behind the Garda rather than appear fractious and intent on scoring petty points.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a Garda report in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Weapons Amnesty: Weapons Amnesty (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: A total of €331,608.26 (inclusive of VAT) was spent on advertising and promoting the recent Weapons Amnesty. I am satisfied that the Amnesty, which resulted in the surrender of 1,002 weapons, has been a success and fully achieved its aims. The purpose of the amnesty was to afford people an opportunity to hand in illegally held weapons at their local Garda Station before the introduction of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to by the Deputy has sought to enter the State to be reunited with family members. She had previously been granted a visit visa and adhered fully to the conditions of that visa. However, the reasons to enter the State on this occasion did not meet with current criteria and the application was refused. The person in question may of course appeal this decision and any...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am aware of the publication in question, the relevant parts of which either reiterate claims previously aired in the public domain or recount information already provided to the family of the unarmed Garda who was murdered in 1970. It is also the case that this appalling murder was fully investigated by the Garda Síochána at the time. Arising from this investigation, three persons were...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made a Family Reunification application on behalf of his wife and child in January 2006.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. This application will be considered by my...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 125 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the carriage of civilian passengers in official Garda vehicles (marked or unmarked) is prohibited except in certain specific circumstances which include conveyance of persons where necessary for the preservation of life. It is also the case that Regulations relating to the treatment of persons...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that Student Gardaí at the Garda College receive the following instruction in First Aid: Phase I — All Student Gardaí received up to twenty (20) hours of First Aid instruction. Phase III — Student Gardaí are given a refresher training of four (4) hours. The...

Written Answers — Stardust Fire: Stardust Fire (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can advise the Deputy that a response to the Stardust Relatives and Victims Committee is imminent.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the fine for breaching a three tonne limit is €80. Legislation in respect of Road Traffic Offences is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. Provision is made in the Road Traffic Act 2002 for inclusion of offences contrary to Section 12 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 in the fixed charge penalty point system. The Minister for...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics for the years 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Cork West, which includes the Garda District of Bantry, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas Library. Headline crime statistics have not yet been published in the manner requested by the Deputy. Following the submission to me in 2004 of a report and...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: As of 1st December 2006, I can inform the Deputy that the figures at unlock indicated that there were 149 persons on temporary release with an additional 55 life sentence prisoners on long term release. This compares with a total figure of 552 persons on temporary release on 9 December 1996.

Written Answers — Bench Warrants: Bench Warrants (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, it is a function of the Court Service to provide appropriate information on the courts. I have therefore arranged to have the matter raised by the Deputy referred to the Courts Service, which has informed me that it will reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic Calming Measures (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a Garda report in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (14 Dec 2006)

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

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made a Family Reunification application on behalf of his family members in March 2006. 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. This application will be considered by my...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 10th November, 2006. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse the application was taken on 27th November, 2006. The application was refused on the grounds that it is not the general policy to permit any person, whether related or not, to join or visit any person who is in the State on a study visa. The...