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Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in the detail sought and is currently being compiled by the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 25 June, 2002 and applied for asylum on 27 June, 2002. She withdrew her application for asylum on 13 November, 2002, on the basis of her Irish born child and stated that she wished to apply for residency. The person in question was informed by letter dated 15 July, 2004 that there was no longer a separate process for making applications to remain...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that the permission to remain in respect of the person concerned expired on the 30th September 2006 and he has not sought to renew it. The person concerned should seek to renew his permission to remain with his local Immigration Office. He should provide the following documentation: 1. Evidence of registration on a recognised course...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no record of a current application in respect of the person in question.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Order of Business today shall be as follows: No. 13, statements on the White Paper on Irish Aid; No. 12, Citizens Information Bill 2006 — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 14, statements on Transport 21 (resumed) in accordance with the Order of the Dáil of 2 March 2006. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 13 shall, if not previously...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The package unveiled yesterday by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the parties in Northern Ireland is a very significant programme of expenditure over a number of years. We will study it to ascertain what has already been committed and what is new. The Irish Government will makes its intentions known with regard to additional new expenditure and infrastructural development to aid the...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I do not know whether it will be before that date but the Government will make its intentions clear when it has had an opportunity to study the issues. With regard to the cases of sexual assault, I do not want to comment on pending court proceedings. However, I ask the Deputy to acknowledge at the least that yesterday's charges proved I was correct when I said there was no black hole in the...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The heads of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service Bill will come before Government in the near future for consideration. In that context, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs has indicated that he is seeking legal advice at present to inquire as to whether a change could be made to the Consumer Credit Act to limit interest payments payable under consumer lending. As the Deputy will...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Yes, that is correct.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is not possible at this stage to indicate a date for publication of the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children Bill. The Deputy may be aware that a committee of the House is at present considering child protection issues. One of the issues that has arisen in that context is the question of soft information and whether it is constitutionally possible to have a...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: This is the third week in a row I have indicated that the health Bill will be dealt with in the new year. On the Deputy's other point, when the announcement is made, issues concerning the Border counties will be dealt with in that context. At this stage, I will simply note the commitment of the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, to the Ulster Canal project,...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Order for Report Stage has been made. It is a matter for agreement among the Whips as to when it will be dealt with.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The electronic communications Bill will be published this session and the Deputy will be in a position to make any criticisms he has of its contents when it comes before the House.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: On the legal costs Bill, as the Deputy knows we have the Haran report. An implementation group, which is part of the process of bringing the Bill forward, has been established under the chairmanship of Mr. Desmond Miller. I hope it will be dealt with next year.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Bill is to be published this session.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: If the Opposition co-operates in the business of this House much could happen before the end of the year.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is proposed that the National Development Finance Agency Bill will be published this session.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: On a point of order, Deputy Bruton is being disorderly.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The heads of the legislation have been published and the consultation and drafting process is already under way. The Deputy will be aware that it is proposed under the legislation as published that there should be a power for the State to exclude on a summary basis people who engage in criminal or anti-social behaviour. That is the only legislative initiative in this area.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: There is no promised legislation on the age at which one can purchase a knife, for obvious reasons if Deputy Kenny reflects on it. On the Harris report, the Minister for Education and Science has indicated that she is anxious to have a new approach to the teaching of Irish in our schools. If the House wants to discuss it I am sure time will be made available. The Moriarty tribunal has...