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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 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 25 November 2004. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 600 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. It is likely that processing...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities concerned that a total of six incidents were recorded in the area referred to on the night of 31 October / 1 November. Nine members of An Garda Síochána, including three members of the local Community Policing Unit, attended these incidents, which included criminal damage and anti-social behaviour, as well as a road traffic collision which resulted in...

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

Michael McDowell: I have now received a report from the Garda authorities in respect of the matters concerned. I am informed by the Garda authorities that local management received the memo referred to on 15 August, 2006. The memo details a number of issues in relation to the area concerned and an incident currently under investigation by the Garda authorities relating to the husband of the person mentioned,...

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that while there is no specific maximum mileage limit for Garda cars, the economic mileage for Garda cars is calculated to be 160,000 kilometres and this is the target figure set by the Garda Síochána. I am further informed that Garda Fleet Management policy is to ensure, as far as possible, that official vehicles are maintained to a standard where...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 275 on 24 October last, I have checked the matter further with An Garda Síochána who is responsible for the issuing and renewal of Registration Certificates. I am informed by the Commissioner that the person in question did call to Abbeyleix Garda Station on 14th March 2006 with a view to renewing his Registration Certificate. The...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The figures for public order offences where proceedings commenced and persons were convicted for the years 2000 to 2005 are available in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of persons reported missing and remaining untraced at the end of 2005 was 395. The figure for 2006 will not be available until after year end. The Missing Persons Bureau in Garda Headquarters is responsible for maintaining data relating to missing persons. The District Officer in the area where a person has been reported missing takes...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Institution Cells/Units with occupancy of more than one person on 3 November 2006 Mountjoy Prison 61 double cells (2 persons in each) and 15 four person cells (4 in each) Dóchas Two single units (2 persons in each) and 1 single unit (occupied by 4 persons) Castlerea Prison 33 single cells (2 persons in each), 2 double...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the number of proceedings commenced for assault and public order offences in a residential area and all other areas for the Garda Division of Carlow/Kildare in 2005 and 2006 up to 3 November. Offences recorded as occurring in a residential area occurred in a house, apartment, flat or halting site. 2006* 2005 ...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 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 Stations: Garda Stations (7 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 — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all incidents involving the use of firearms, regardless of the circumstances involved, are the subject of rigorous investigation. The identification of the motive and the evidence available in its support are key elements of the investigation and prosecution process. Speculation as to the nature of the motive could serve to jeopardise successful...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 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 — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I share the concerns expressed about anti-social behaviour and its effects on communities. In many anti-social incidents, vulnerable people, often the elderly, are subjected to serious nuisance and forms of harassment which cause significant and persistent distress to the those concerned, and interfere fundamentally with their capacity to enjoy quiet and peaceful lives. Often such people...

Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is engaged on a daily basis in targeting criminals who are suspected of involvement in the use of firearms. These individuals are monitored and arrested where reasonable grounds exist that they are involved in criminal activity. In many cases firearms have been seized and persons charged. All killings, regardless of the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 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 — Witness Intimidation: Witness Intimidation (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table shows the number of proceedings commenced and convictions recorded for the offence of intimidation of a witness or juror, contrary to section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1999, for the years 2002 to 2005. Section 41 creates a specific offence of intimidation, in respect of persons assisting the Garda Síochána with a criminal...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: An Garda Síochána are continuing to conduct an ongoing major crackdown on organised crime, including drug trafficking and other types of organised criminality and the Garda authorities now have a record level of resources available, both in financial and personnel terms, in order to enable An Garda Síochána carry out its functions. The Garda authorities advise that the personnel strength...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are a number of groupings of persons who come within the ambit of organised crime gangs within the greater Dublin area, many of whom have been arrested and detained for questioning in the past twelve months with charges having been brought against a number of those arrested.