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Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) has entered into a contract for the accommodation of asylum seekers at the Towers in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. The contract will expire on 24th December 2012. The capacity of the centre is 250 persons. It was not possible to engage in any advance consultation process with local service providers (including the Department of Education and Science) until...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The legal representatives of the person concerned lodged an application for permission to remain in the State on the 28 February 2006. A decision granting her permission to remain on work permit conditions issued to her legal representatives on the 9 March 2006. She attended at the Garda National Immigration Bureau on the 27 March 2006 where her passport was endorsed and a Certificate of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to provide a new Divisional Headquarters Station for the Gardaí in Limerick City. The Garda Authorities have agreed briefs of requirements for a new Divisional Headquarters at a recent meeting and I expect that these will be submitted shortly to this Department and the Office of Public Works. The Office of Public Works are currently exploring various options to meet both...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Rented Accommodation: Rented Accommodation (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Sections 57 and 58 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 propose to amend the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980 so as to enable all business tenants to contract out of provisions that confer a right to a new tenancy, such course of action being conditional on the tenant having received independent legal advice in the matter. At present only tenants of office...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a Garda report in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together. The Irish Prison Service is at present engaged on preliminary works and surveys on Spike Island which are intended to inform on the technical and planning aspects of the project prior to proceeding with the construction of the bridge. When these are complete I will be in a position to provide more detailed information on the likely...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. In the case of a non-national applicant who is the spouse of an Irish citizen those conditions are that the applicant must: be of...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, and 226 together. The total number of applicants for the Garda Reserve at 19 September was 6,661. Of these applications 148 were in respect of persons from Waterford County, including the city. A table showing the county by county breakdown of all 6,661 applications is set out below. County Carlow 104 Cavan 85 Clare 189 Cork 673...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 262 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that the Gun, Knife and Offensive Weapons Amnesty which commenced on 1 September 2006 expired at midnight on 31 October 2006. The Garda Síochána are compiling a comprehensive list of all weapons handed in which I will forward to the Deputy as soon as it is available. The Garda Síochána have informed me...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of fixed charge notices issued for speeding was 143,651 in 2005 and 152,669 in 2006 (up to 30 September). I am also informed that the number of drink driving related incidents recorded on PULSE was 13,727 in 2005 and 12,829 in 2006 (up to 30 September). Statistics are provisional, operational and liable to change.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a Garda report in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 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 — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The disappearance of any person is traumatic for their family and friends, and for this reason I am anxious to assist them in any way I can. I am of the view that a helpline for this purpose is best set up on an independent basis and by a non-official, voluntary organisation. Any proposals for funding for such a purpose which are made to my Department will be carefully considered on...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has been in correspondence with the person concerned. Upon receipt of the documentation requested, a decision will be made on the application.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I presume that the Deputy is referring to applications for Leave to Remain in the State made pursuant to Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act, 1999. An application for Leave to Remain in the State in these circumstances arises where a non-national person is served with a notice of intent to deport under section 3(3)(a) of the Immigration Act, 1999. A person served with such a notice of intent...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in the time allowed and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Planning procedure for the development has not yet been instigated. It is intended that when this occurs, which is likely to be early in 2007, all submissions received in relation to the development will be given full consideration.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that strong provisions are in place to combat anti-social behaviour. The primary basis for the law regarding public order offences is the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, which modernised the law in this regard. Furthermore, because of my concerns about the abuse of alcohol and its contribution to public order offending and broader social problems, I...