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Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Forty people were invited to commence training for the Garda Reserve in the Garda College at Templemore on 30 September 2006. Of that forty, three were unavailable, for personal reasons, to commence on that date. The remaining 37 trainees commenced phase one training in Templemore on 30 September 2006. They are currently in phase two of their training and are expected to complete their...

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda Youth Diversion Projects are a community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiative which seek to divert young persons from becoming involved or further involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. By doing so, the projects also...

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that under Operation Tombola, the annual Garda operation aimed at combatting the illegal sale and use of fireworks, there have been 64 seizures of fireworks up to end October 2006 with an estimated value of €113,511. The following table details the approximate value of unlicensed fireworks seized since 2002. Year Estimated Value € 2006 113,511...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and could only be obtained by the application of a disproportionate amount of staff time and resources.

Written Answers — Garda Website: Garda Website (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that the Garda Website is currently being redeveloped. While the content of the local pages was suspended approximately two months ago, all other sections of the website are fully operational. It is expected that a new look Garda website will be fully operational within a six month time frame.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 10 June 2005. I understand that processing of the application of the person in question has commenced and that the case file will be forwarded to me for a decision in due course. I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 27 April, 2004. I understand a submission has recently been made to my Office in this case and I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when I have reached a decision.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No 251 on 27 September, 2006. Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 16 June 2005. I understand that the processing of both applications has commenced and that the case files will be forwarded to me for a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of Wednesday, 27th September, 2006 and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, an additional 55 members were allocated to the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation in November 2005 to augment the Organised Crime Unit. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that Operation "Steel" was put in place following the addition of these members to monitor and target those individuals and groups involved and associated with armed crime and to address...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: There have been two separate schemes where a non EEA national could claim residency in the State on the sole basis of being the parent of an Irish born child. The first scheme ceased on 19 February 2003 and the most recent scheme was the revised arrangements which were introduced on 12 January 2005 for parents of Irish children born before 1 January 2005 and is commonly referred to as the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit consists of 26 Garda dogs and is staffed by 2 Sergeants and 14 Gardaí. There are currently two dogs being trained in Tactical Support and a further dog in blood detection. It is proposed to expand the Garda Dog Unit nationwide, on a Regional basis and to this end a pilot, in the Southern division (based in Cork and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 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 — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question Number 129 of 3rd October, 2006. In respect of non-nationals who had served terms of imprisonment, the table shows the position regarding deportations of those persons; 150 persons have been deported between 2001 and 17th May 2006. Year Total 2001 21 2002 21 2003 36 2004 23 2005 30 2006 (01/01/06-17/05/06) 19 Total 150...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 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 — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (8 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is not aware of any specific complaint in respect of the premises referred to. I am further informed that management of the premises in question has a policy that no person under the age of 16 years of age can access the Internet there and the proprietor has advised gardaí that the policy is enforced by the manager of the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: When I published the report of the Auctioneering/Estate Agency Review Group in October 2005, I announced that the Government had accepted its recommendation for the establishment of the Property Services Regulatory Authority to control and regulate the provision of property services provided by auctioneers, estate agents and property management agents. The Government Legislation Programme...

Written Answers — Weapons Amnesty: Weapons Amnesty (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that due to a delay in some Garda Stations making their returns to Garda Headquarters, a conclusive figure of weapons surrendered under the recent Amnesty will not be available until later this week. However, to date 627 weapons, and not 368 as referred by the Deputy which were surrendered under the Amnesty, have been returned to Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 137 together. As the Deputies will be aware, last month, the two Gardaí in question were found not guilty on all counts preferred against them, on direction of the trial judge. Both persons had also been subject to disciplinary proceedings pursuant to the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 1989. Regulation 38 of these Regulations provides that...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: In my reply to a Priority Question from the Deputy on 27 April 2006 I comprehensively set out the position in relation to the process of civilianisation in An Garda Síochána. While I will recap on progress to date, I would like at the outset to state that significant progress is being made on recruitment to a range of new civilian posts, including: 31 posts in the Garda Telecommunications...