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Departmental Bodies. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: What I state is absolutely the case; the decision predated the-----

Departmental Bodies. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It was part of the employment contract of a number of people in senior management that they would bilocate between Roscrea and Dublin. That was part of the decision made by the Government when it suspended the decentralisation programme overall. There is absolutely no difference between the Greens and Fianna Fáil in respect of this matter.

Departmental Bodies. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: We have the one commitment in regard to equality and it speaks for itself. Since 1999, we have invested €45 million in the Equality Authority. Deputy Rabbitte spoke about an equality authority when in Government but did nothing about it.

Departmental Bodies. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The budget for 2009 is the same as was indicated in the last set of Estimates and it amounts to €3.3 million. In the context of the expenditure review, we have asked those involved to examine again the issue of the Equality Authority from the starting point of 2008, which was before any cuts were made for 2009.

Departmental Bodies. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The decision on whether the authority receives more or less money will be made by the Government in the aftermath of the review.

Departmental Bodies. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: When I entered office, I made a decision, particularly in the context of a contracting Exchequer position, that all the areas that were not crime-related had to take a significant hit in view of the fact that I wanted to increase the resources for Operation Anvil and for the Criminal Assets Bureau. I did so to retain the number of gardaí because that is my first priority. I regret other...

Freedom of Information. (22 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Bruton has been caught out.

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: All decisions about the medical treatment afforded this person while in prison custody were taken by the prison doctor.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 28 February 2009, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strengths of the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy was as set out in the following table: Leixlip Garda District Carbury 3 Celbridge 19 Kilcock 8 Leixlip 33 Maynooth 15 Naas Garda District Ballymore Eustace - Clane 8 Kill 3 Naas 106...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Legislation to address the Law Reform Commission's recommendations on multi-unit developments is in the course of being drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel as a matter of priority. The aim is to publish the Bill in the next Session. The principal focus of the new Bill will be on ensuring good governance of property management companies and similar bodies which comprise the owners of units...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of local community CCTV systems. I am advised that the scheme by New Ross Town Council for the provision of CCTV in the town is ready to proceed to contract stage and accordingly, a request for drawdown of funds has...

Written Answers — Private Security Services: Private Security Services (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Authority is an independent body operating under the aegis of my Department. I have no role, therefore, in relation to operational decisions taken by the Authority. I am satisfied with...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has been granted Leave to Remain in the State for the period to 14 April 2009. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 14 April 2008. The person concerned is required to apply in writing for the renewal of this permission. As my Department's records show no evidence of such a renewal application having been made to date, it is...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him. Though legislation on the use of knives and similar weapons is already...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 151 of Thursday 19 February 2009, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Business Permission Applications: Business Permission Applications (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Immigration Services Section of my Department informs me that there were 79 Business Permission applications pending at the end of 2003 which accounts for the discrepancy referred to by the Deputy. The number of cases on hand at the end of each year were as follows: Year Cases on hand on at end of the year 2003 79 2004 233 2005 511 2006 431 2007 61 2008 29 I am further informed...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 to 75, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 28 February 2009, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strengths and the Community Policing strengths of each of the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy was as set out as follows: Garda Station Station Strength Community Policing Cashel...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Reception and Integration Agency that it does not have any record of a request from the person in question for a move to self-catering accommodation.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 364 of Tuesday, 21 October 2008 and the written reply to that question. The person concerned applied for asylum on 3 March 2005. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 125 of Thursday, 23 October 2008 and the written reply to that question. An asylum application was submitted on behalf of the person concerned, an infant child born in mid-2007, on 20 November 2007. This asylum application was refused following consideration of the case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee...