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Prison Building Programme. (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: They are not within the distance.

Garda Training. (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: In July of this year, I received Government approval for a number of proposals to strengthen and support the senior management structure of An Garda Síochána. Among the measures approved by the Government was the establishment of a four-person advisory group chaired by Senator Maurice Hayes. The other members of the group are Ms Emer Daly, former director of strategic planning and risk...

Garda Training. (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I strongly deprecate and reject the reported remarks attributed to the secretary general of the Garda Representative Association concerning the way in which members of the reserve will be regarded. I have asked the Commissioner for a full report in respect of those remarks so that appropriate action can be taken. Regarding the reaction to the Morris tribunal reports, the House will have an...

Garda Training. (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: All of these matters will be before the House or, if it chooses, a committee of the House because they require our urgent attention as legislators.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total cost of the 2006 Ryder Cup to the Garda Síochána will not be available until all expenditure claims have been processed, which will take some time. I will be in separate contact with the Deputy in due course when these figures are available.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Ministerial State cars are placed at the disposal of Government Ministers and others pursuant to a long standing arrangement and are supplied to the following: President Taoiseach Tánaiste 13 Government Ministers Chief Whip Ceann Comhairle Attorney General Director of Public Prosecutions Chief Justice Former Taoisigh & Presidents A total of 5 Lexus GS 450H Hybrid vehicles have been procured...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management has put an initiative in place in the area concerned, whereby additional Gardaí are deployed over two tours per day on two dedicated beats. This ensures a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are in addition to the normal complement of community Gardaí permanently allocated to this area. In...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Central Vetting Unit is currently engaged in a phased expansion of its vetting service to ensure that all organisations in the child and vulnerable adult care sectors are in receipt of vetting for their personnel. This expansion process is being overseen by a multi-agency Implementation Group on Garda Vetting, and it involves a structured and negotiated...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand 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 — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Lead responsibility for the management of foreign adoptions rests with the Adoption Board.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Sep 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department and its associated bodies will utilise the financial resources allocated to it by the Government in 2006 to the maximum extent possible in the delivery of public services in the Justice and Equality Sector.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 13th September, 2006. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question was approved on 25th September, 2006.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy is currently being examined in my Department and a decision will be made shortly.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2006 provides the legal basis for mandatory alcohol testing (MAT). MAT checkpoints may be established only under written authorisation of a member of An Garda Síochána not below the rank of Inspector. An authorisation shall be in writing and shall specify the date on which, and the public place in which, the checkpoint is to be established and the hours...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that vehicle ownership records are provided on a weekly basis by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government to An Garda Síochána. Change of ownership details are provided as part of this procedure. A difficulty has been identified with the transfer of details in a number of change of ownership cases. This difficulty has been...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: A general scheme of a Family Law Bill is currently being prepared by my Department. Details, when approved by Government, will be announced in the normal way.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 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. Those conditions are that the applicant must be of full age, or by way of exception, be a minor born in the State be of good...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 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. Those conditions are that the applicant must be of full age, or by way of exception, be a minor born in the State; be of good...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Authorities have recommended that a new station be provided for Greystones and I have accepted this advice. Accordingly, Greystones Garda station is included for development under the Garda Building Programme. To this end, the Office of Public Works has been requested to consider the options available, including the possibility of acquiring a new site, to advance the project....