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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 4th October, 2006 and is awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of the application in question will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the cost, excluding basic salaries, of ongoing Garda policing arrangements at Shannon Airport is as follows: Year Expenditure € 2002 486,603 2003 762,999 2004 975,091 2005 738,018 2006 (as of September) 1,309,008 Total 4,217,719 Pursuant to the Garda Síochána Act 2005, it is the function of the Garda Síochána to provide policing...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Oct 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 — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Explosives Act, 1875 provides for control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks. The 1875 Act was amended by the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 which came into effect on 1 August, 2006. These amendments provide for new offences governing the misuse of fireworks in public places and an offence of possession of illegally imported fireworks with intent to supply. They...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a certificate of Irish citizenship for the person referred to was issued on 19 October 2006 by the Citizenship section of my Department. As the declaration was lodged originally at the Irish Embassy in London, the certificate has been forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin for transmission to officials at the Embassy, who will then...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda youth diversion projects are a community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiative which seek to divert young persons from becoming involved — or further involved — in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. By doing so, the projects...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda youth diversion project guidelines have been developed to deal with the establishment, operation, administration and monitoring of projects. In accordance with the Guidelines, proposals to establish new Garda youth diversion projects are forwarded to the Garda Commissioner for consideration and recommendation to my Department. Projects are established when resources permit and in...

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy on the deaths attributed to drug overdose during the period 1986 — 2006 (to date) together with details of the drug involved, if established, is not readily available. It will require an examination of the individual files concerned. I am arranging for this work to be carried out and will communicate further with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The compilation of these statistics would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort to prepare and could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The bed capacity and number of prisoners in prison custody for the dates requested are set out in the following table: Date Design Capacity Bed Capacity Number in Custody 1 November, 1986 Not available Not available 1,901 1 November, 1987 Not available Not available 1,934 1 November, 1988 Not available Not available 1,958 1 November, 1989 Not available Not available 2,057 1 November,...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. Prior to 2000, there was no systematic recording of the number of prisoners receiving methadone treatment in the Irish Prison Service. Such treatment consisted almost exclusively of brief methadone detoxification provided in prisons in the Dublin area. The position changed in 2000 in that after 2000 the number of prisoners who have...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As part of the overall drug treatment process all possible steps are taken to ensure that prisoners being released are linked to an appropriate community treatment resource so that on-going treatment needs are coordinated and addressed. This involves engagement by and with the relevant community agencies involved in this area.

Written Answers — Press Council: Press Council (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Defamation Bill 2006, published on 4 July contains provisions for the recognition of an independent press council.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 04 October 1999 and claimed asylum on the same day. His claim was investigated by the Refugee Applications Commissioner who concluded that he did meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee and was granted refugee status by my Department on the 21 November 2001. He registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) on 30 November...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The sale of the property by public tender was publicly advertised in the national newspapers commencing on 13 September 2006. The advertisements stated that copies of the tender documents were available from the Chief State Solicitor. Two tenders were received by the closing date and the highest tender was accepted.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 Oct 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 the 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 Dog Unit: Garda Dog Unit (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit consists 26 Garda dogs and is staffed by 2 Sergeants and 14 Gardaí. I have been further informed that the current profile of Garda dogs within the Garda Dog Unit is as follows: 14 General Purpose Dogs — trained in public order duties, tracking for missing persons, criminals and articles contaminated by human scent; six...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Name of Tribunal Expenditure on Legal Fees Total Cost/Cost to date Morris Tribunal â'¬14,277,462 to end September, 2006 â'¬26.2m to end September, 2006 Barr Tribunal * â'¬6,300,093.70 to 12 October, 2006 â'¬10,458,181.89 to 12 October, 2006 Smithwick Tribunal â'¬389,729.25 to end August, 2006...