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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (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 — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 28 June 2006. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Numbers 388 and 389 of Wednesday, 27 September 2006. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (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 — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to alleges that serious offences were perpetrated against her and other persons over a prolonged period. On 26 July, 2006 a meeting took place which included the person referred to, her legal representatives and officials of my Department. At the meeting the legal representatives of the person referred to handed over a substantial dossier of documents to the officials....

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

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities are compiling the detailed information requested by the Deputy and I will forward these details to the Deputy shortly.

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of Thursday, 15 June, 2006 and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on the 6 January, 2003 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of the case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and on appeal by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, the applicant was informed by letter dated 31 August,...

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

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my replies to his Dáil Questions Nos. 190 of 1 June 2006 and 336 of 27 September 2006. The status of the person concerned is as set out in my reply of 27 September 2006.

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 9 May, 2005 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 12 June, 2006, that the...

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

Michael McDowell: The person in question made a Family Reunification application on behalf of his wife in November 2004 and his 2 children in May 2005. These applications were forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. These investigations are completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. Applications...

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of Thursday, 25 May, 2006 and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

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

Michael McDowell: I understand the Immigration Division of my Department has been in correspondence with the person concerned regarding his immigration status in the State. Upon receipt of the documentation requested, a decision will be made on the application.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (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 — Sale of Fireworks: Sale of Fireworks (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that on 1st August, 2006, I signed an order bringing into immediate effect a range of new sanctions against the illegal possession and use of fireworks provided for in the Criminal Justice Act 2006. These new provisions are as follows: Possession of fireworks without a licence â'¬5,000 on summary conviction â'¬10,000 on conviction on indictment. Igniting a...

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer given to his previous Parliamentary Question No. 552 of 6th July 2006. The Deputy will be aware that applications of this type are dealt with in chronological order. This application will be considered by my Department and a decision will issue in due course.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Criminal Justice Act, 2006 contains provisions to deal with anti-social behaviour. The Act empowers a senior member of the Garda Síochána to apply to the District Court by way of a civil procedure for an order which will prohibit an adult from behaving in an anti-social manner. In relation to children aged 12 to 18 years, specially tailored provisions, fully integrated into the...

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

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2006 were approved by Government in July 2006. Following this, a nationwide advertising and recruitment campaign, for both Garda Reserve trainees and full-time Garda trainees, was launched on 14 August 2006. The recruitment campaign for full-time trainees closed on 19 September 2006. Recruitment for the Garda Reserve will continue...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: This is a drafting point. I agree with the Senator that the use of the plural is slightly unusual. If the Senator withdraws the amendment, I will consider that it be changed on Report Stage to "a chose in action" or "any chose in action". I take the point being made by the Senator.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The proposed amendments would extend the jurisdiction of the State with respect to International Criminal Court offences to any ICC offence committed by a non-Irish national outside the State. This would mean, in effect, that the Irish court would have just as much jurisdiction as the International Criminal Court itself in dealing with International Criminal Court cases. Section 12, which...