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Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (14 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There is currently one sitting Tribunal of Inquiry which comes under the aegis of my Department. The Smithwick Tribunal was established pursuant to the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921-2002, to enquire into suggestions that members of the Garda Síochána or other employees of the State colluded in the fatal shootings of RUC Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and RUC Superintendent...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: One of the strategic goals set out in the Garda Síochána Corporate Strategy 2007-2009 is to significantly reduce the incidence of fatal and serious injuries and improve road safety. I am informed by the Garda authorities that a number of initiatives to target the activities of young male drivers have been established. Specific areas identified as places where young drivers congregate are...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in April 2009. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the application in its entirety be returned to the person concerned for further attention on 14 April, 2009. In order to be fair to all applicants,...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The position is that legislation to address the Law Reform Commission's recommendations on multi-unit developments is in the course of being drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel as a matter of priority. The intention is to publish the Bill in this Session. The principal focus of the new Bill will be on ensuring good governance of property management companies and similar bodies which...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the person to whom he refers was granted permission to remain in the State in April of 2000 under the arrangements then in place for the parents of Irish citizen children. I am informed that the person concerned was subsequently arrested in the UK and convicted of a criminal offence for which he served a custodial sentence. Following his release the person...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in March 2009. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 23 months. The Citizenship Division is currently commencing further processing of applications received in late 2007. More complicated cases can at...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. I am informed by the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 3 July 2002. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 14 May 2003, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána, for each quarter requested by the Deputy, was as set out in the table. Date Strength 31/12/2007 13,755 31/03/2008 13,900 30/06/2008 14,091 30/09/2008 14,284 31/12/2008 14,411 31/03/2009 14,522 *Statistics are compiled on an end of month basis.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the number of Gardaí who retired from the Force in each month since January 2008 was as set out in the table. 2008 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 13 7 34 20 16 23 8 3 54 30 20 30 17 15 83 It is not possible to predict with any certainty the number of Gardaí who will leave the Force for...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy was contained in Parliamentary Question 213 of 30 April 2009. 100 recruits commenced their training in January of this year and another 100 commenced their training in May of this year, after which the moratorium on recruitment in the public service applies. The corresponding figures for 2008 were 270 and 286 respectively.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Question 220 of 11th February 2009 in which I provided the information requested.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A total of 88 Garda Reserve Trainees have been recruited to date during 2009. These Garda Reserve Trainees are currently undergoing the prescribed training as set out in Regulation 6(1) of the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations, 2006.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested in relation to the number of hours duty logged by members of the Garda Reserve during 2008 is not readily available and could only be obtained by a disproportionate expenditure of resources relative to the information sought. Regulation 11(4) of the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2006 states that 'A reserve member may not be required to serve more...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of Gardaí who have retired, in each of the ranks referred to by the Deputy, from 01 January - 31 March 2009 was as set out in the attached table. I should point out that the numbers for April are not yet available. Month C/Supt Supt Insp January 1 - - February - 1 - March 1 2 3

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 262 (16138/09) of the 28th April which sets out the position in relation to rural Garda stations.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that 100 recruits commenced their training in January of this year and another 100 commenced their training in May, after which the moratorium on recruitment in the public service applies. I have also been informed by the Garda Commissioner that under normal circumstances it is not possible to give a definitive timeframe when an applicant will be...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the area. While at present no complaints in respect of the location are the subject of Garda investigation, any such complaints received will be investigated. The area is subject, under the direction of local Garda...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have approved the application for a certificate of naturalisation of the first named person. A letter informing him of this issued, via his solicitor, on 7 April 2009. A certificate of naturalisation will issue on receipt of the documentation requested. With regards to the second individual mentioned, I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary...