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Written Answers — Garda Security Escorts: Garda Security Escorts (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Any person wishing to move explosives within the State must, in accordance with Statutory Instrument 115 of 1995, obtain the prior approval of the Garda Síochána. When granting such approval, the Garda Síochána may impose conditions on the transportation of the explosives which they consider necessary in the interests of safety and security. I have been informed by the Commissioner that...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Judicial Appointments Advisory Board was established pursuant to the Courts and Court Officers Act 1995. The purpose of the Board is to identify persons and inform the Government of the suitability of those persons for judicial office. The Board consists of the Chief Justice, the Presidents of the High Court, Circuit Court and District Court, the Attorney General, nominated...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that enquiries are being conducted under the supervision of a Detective Chief Superintendent into reports on this matter in order to trace the movements of the person in question and to establish the facts. I am further informed that these enquiries are ongoing.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for naturalisation from the individual in question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department on 9 September 2004. I am advised that a decision on this application will be communicated to the person concerned in the coming days.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department did not provide funding to the Irish Missing Person's Helpline in 1999 and 2000. However, funding of €110,000 in respect of a National Missing Persons Helpline was made available by my Department in 2002 and 2003. It was channelled through the Victim Support organisation, and was in addition to the ongoing funding that organisation received for the provision of services to...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 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...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 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...

Written Answers — Gaming Legislation: Gaming Legislation (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: In the event that betting shops introduce new gaming technologies to their premises, it is likely that, without any legislative change, there may be offences under betting legislation and gaming legislation. In such circumstances, the Deputy can be confident that the matter will be investigated by the Gardaí.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a total of twenty incidents of criminal damage were reported in respect of the district in question on the dates mentioned. Fourteen of these incidents arose over a period of time on the 19 November, 2006 and refer to damage to vehicles. Two suspects were arrested in relation to these fourteen incidents and were released without charge, pending...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the details of the activities of the Criminal Assets Bureau since its establishment in 1996 are contained in the Annual Reports of the Criminal Assets Bureau. These reports are quite comprehensive and include details of the number of cases commenced, money frozen under the Proceeds of Crime Act and details of money collected by the Bureau under the...

Written Answers — Public Service Vehicle Licences: Public Service Vehicle Licences (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the general timeframe for inspections of large PSV vehicles is between 4 to 6 weeks from the time of receipt of application. Delays in Waterford County only arise if certain matters require further attention as a result of the initial inspection. I am also informed that once the inspection has been completed and matters are in order the licence is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that the application for residence in respect of the person concerned has been approved and that the passports have been returned.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in contact with the legal representative of the person concerned informing them of the decision regarding his application for permission to remain in the State.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Dublin Visa Office on 1 December, 2006. A decision in respect of the applications in question will be made in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: There is no current visa application for the said person with my Department. The person in question was refused a holiday visa by my Department on 22 July 2004. No appeal of this decision was received. The period allowed to make an appeal is now passed. If the person concerned still wishes to travel to Ireland a fresh application for a visa must be lodged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of Thursday, 11 May, 2006 (ref: 17811/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Information on revenue accruing on foot of payments from fixed charge notices and parking fees is not readily available and could only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of staff time and resources. I have no responsibility in relation to revenue accruing from clamping carried out by or on behalf of local authorities. I can inform the Deputy that €15.258 million...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: In accordance with section 47 of the Courts and Court Officers Act, 1995, the retirement age for judges of the High and Supreme Courts is 70 years if appointed on or after 15 December, 1995 and 72 years if appointed before 15 December, 1995. Judges of the Circuit Court retire at 70 years, in accordance with section 18 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961. Retirement age is set...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: The figures for headline offences recorded for each Garda Division are available in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (6 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that statistics on the number of missing children in the care of the Health Service Executive are not readily available. However, analysis carried out at the Garda Missing Persons Bureau earlier this year indicated that 372 children in care were reported missing on 3,715 occasions between October...