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

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics for the years 2003 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Waterford/Kilkenny, which includes the Garda Districts of Waterford City, Tramore and Dungarvan, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports. These reports are available in the Oireachtas Library. Headline crime statistics have not yet been published in the manner requested by the Deputy.

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

Michael McDowell: The non-EU national referred to by the Deputy lodged a residence application on the basis that she is the spouse of an EU citizen. She has recently been informed that she does not qualify for residence on the basis sought. I understand that the EU citizen is also the holder of an Irish passport and she has been informed that her residence application will receive further consideration on that...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled by the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

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

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199, 200 and 213 together. 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 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applicant applied for asylum on 8 February 2000. His application for asylum was refused and a Deportation Order was made on 27 May 2002. He was notified of this by registered letter on 21 June 2002. The applicant instituted Judicial Review proceedings on 8 July 2002 challenging the Deportation Order made in respect of him. These proceedings were settled on 30 August 2004. The applicant...

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

Michael McDowell: The correspondences referred to by the Deputy have been received by my Department. Applicants are obliged to submit full documentation with each visa application to enable the Visa Office have the most current documentation available in considering the application. Applicants needing to travel to Ireland on a regular basis are advised to apply for a multiple entry visa.

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

Michael McDowell: Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on my Department's website (www.justice.ie). The person in question is advised to submit the application to the Honorary Consul in Thailand, who is located at, 28th Floor, Q House Lumpini Building, 1, South Satharon Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 207 together. 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 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the following stations are scheduled for refurbishment/replacement on the various Garda Building Programmes. A new station is currently under construction at Castlerea with a planned completion date of January next. Refurbishment works are also planned for Boyle, Ballinasloe, Roscommon, Strokestown and Clonark stations. In addition, it is...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 209 together. The information requested in relation to access to fax machines and PULSE in the Sligo/Leitrim and Roscommon/East Galway divisions of An Garda Síochána is being collated and I will respond to the Deputy directly with it shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the following stations are scheduled for refurbishment/ replacement on the various Garda Building Programmes. There are plans to build a new Garda station at Ballymote, Co. Sligo. The Office of Public Works has brought this project to planning stage and it plans to invite tenders for the construction works in February 2007. There are also...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled and I will communicate with him shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Gardaí from Raheny and Clontarf Garda Stations police the area referred to. The Gardaí maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to, in order to address any public order issues which may arise. I am also informed that additional Gardaí are deployed in this area during the times referred to, particularly at weekends...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 1 November, 2006. As I set out in that reply, the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 empowers a senior member of the Garda Síochána to apply to the District Court by way of a civil procedure for an order which will prohibit an adult from behaving in an anti-social manner. Separate provision is being made in relation to...

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (14 Nov 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 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the information available in respect of to date in 2006 and for the previous two years is set out in the following table: Year Texaco ESSO Statoil Imprest â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ 2004 364,926 729,863 4,507 5,273,438 2005 751,192 919,141 2,056,516 4,237,965 2006 year to date 1,397,441 1,324,873 2,901,100 1,023,920 I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: As I stated in Parliamentary Questions Nos. 241 & 242 of Tuesday 24 October, 2006, officials from the Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council including the County Manager recently requested access to carry out an inspection of the property and this was facilitated. While the officials expressed a general interest in the property no formal request or offer to purchase the property was received...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can advise the Deputy that following an open competition a new Director was appointed to the Probation Service in September, 2005. To support the Director and strengthen the management of the Service, a new senior management structure for the Service has now been put in place comprising, 3 Deputy Directors and 2 Assistant Deputy Directors. The services of an Accountant have been engaged...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The question of making changes in the decision-making process under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union (police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters) was raised by the European Commission in its Communication entitled 'Implementing the Hague Programme — the way forward' which was published on 28 June 2006. The matter was subsequently discussed at the Informal meeting of the...