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Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda National Immigration Bureau is responsible for effecting removals from the State including the escorting of deportees while on flights. I am informed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau that prior to all such flights, contact is made with the relevant Embassies and they are made aware of names of all deportees and any other relevant information. It has been the experience to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that, for the most part, the legal services sought by my Department and its associated bodies are co-ordinated and paid for by the Office of the Attorney General and Office of the Chief State Solicitor. These services are typically sought in the context of the preparation of legislation, legal advice in respect of policy issues and in the management of litigation...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to was the subject of investigation by An Garda Síochána, which resulted in the submission of an investigation file to the law officers, who directed charges of manslaughter and assault be proffered. At the ensuing trial, following evidence given by the State pathologist, directions to acquit were given by the judge. The...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will appreciate, the changeover to the new licensing regime has been a significant project, involving not just legislative change and the associated project management and IT developments, but also a District level audit of all licensed firearms. I can inform the Deputy that approximately 200,000 new three year licences have been issued and that there has been a significant...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the maintenance of Garda accommodation. Any refurbishment works to be carried out in respect of the station referred to by the Deputy will be considered in the context of An Garda...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill, entitled the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 provides, as indicated in the Long Title, for amendment of existing legislation on civil legal aid, civil liability, private security services, intoxicating liquor, equality, bankruptcy, maintenance of spouses and children, solicitors, conveyancing, statutory declarations...

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Gilmore is not a party to it.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Gilmore is not in the case.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: God help the Oireachtas if Deputy Kenny ever gets over to this side of the House.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that liaison mechanisms are in place between An Garda Síochána and transportation services, including Luas, Dublin Bus and Iarnród Éireann in the Dublin Metropolitan Region at both senior management and local level. Designated Inspectors from the Dublin Metropolitan Region Traffic Corps have been nominated to liaise with each of the service...

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are two categories of organised crime groups operating in this jurisdiction. The first category consists of individuals / groups that are well established and tightly structured involved in drug trafficking, armed robbery and firearms offences. The second category involves groups whose activities are characterised by less cohesive group...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A valid 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 November 2007. The application is now in the final stage of processing and the person in question was requested to submit documentation required to complete processing of the application in a letter issued on 18 October,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 218 on 2 December 2009. The status of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply. The Deputy might wish to note that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, is evading deportation, and is therefore illegally present in the State. Should she come to the notice of the Gardaí, she would be liable...

Written Answers — Victims' Commission: Victims' Commission (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Since its inception in 2005, the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime has provided €268,500 in grant assistance to the Court Support Services and it continues to provide grant assistance in 2010. The Commission has devoted considerable time and energy over a number of years to addressing long-standing governance issues in the Court Support Services. Since June 2009, the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Office of Public Works that refurbishment works at the Garda Station referred...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As I indicated in my answer to the PQ in question on 12 October, the two multipurpose vehicles are available for transportation of official post, documents, files and other materials. They may also be used on occasion to transport officials where otherwise a taxi may be required. The two diesel engined multipurpose vehicles in question (Ford Galaxy and Ford Tourneo) are almost four years...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I proposed to take Questions Nos. 172 and 175 together. Office Holder cars are provided to the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Government Ministers, President, Chief Whip, Ceann Comhairle, Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, Chief Justice, former Taoisigh and Presidents pursuant to a long standing arrangement maintained by successive Governments. Office Holder vehicles form part of the...

Written Answers — Cash for Gold Schemes: Cash for Gold Schemes (3 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As I have previously advised the House, neither my Department nor An Garda Síochána have any function in relation to the regulation of legal transactions in jewellery and gold. With regard to the general regulation of business, registered companies are governed by the Companies Acts 1963 to 2009 and related EU legislation which is enforced primarily by the Director of Corporate Compliance....