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Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are no plans at present to provide a Garda CCTV system for Longford Town. I understand, however, that there are a number of CCTV cameras in operation on Main Street, Longford which were funded and installed by local business people and are operated voluntarily. Neither the Garda authorities or my Department have any involvement with this...

Written Answers — Voluntary Repatriation Schemes: Voluntary Repatriation Schemes (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to by the Deputy has expressed an interest in transferring to a prison in Ireland under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. However, the formal application and necessary supporting documentation has not been received to date from the United Kingdom authorities. My Department has already written to the United Kingdom authorities...

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

Michael McDowell: Topaz Energy Limited supply the fuel for vehicles used by my Department and a number of fuel cards have been issued to the relevant staff from that supplier. The total cost of fuel over the past 5 years is approximately €14,400.

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

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the arrangements in place to supply Garda Vehicles with fuel are as follows: Fuel cards are issued by the relevant fuel companies following receipt of a written request, either directly from a District Headquarters or through Transport Section, Garda H.Q. Fuel is supplied through retail forecourts in each Division and is paid centrally...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a formal certificate confirming the Irish citizenship of the person concerned issued to him by registered post on 2 November 2006.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: As and from 1 January, 2007 the main immigration law which will apply to Romanian and Bulgarian nationals is the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No 226 of 2006). Those Regulations, which I signed on 28 April 2006, transposed into Irish law the European Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside...

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...