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Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: In June 2005 the family mentioned in the Question were accommodated in Birchwood House in Waterford. They made a request for a transfer to more suitable accommodation supported by documentation from a clinical psychologist. They were subsequently transferred to Mosney Accommodation Centre. In June 2006 the Reception and Integration Agency received a request to transfer to self-catering...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question was granted refugee status in the State. His son was not included in his application for asylum and as such was not granted refugee status. As the child does not have refugee status he cannot be included on the person in question's 1951 UN Convention travel document. It is open to the person in question to make an application for a travel document on behalf of his son....

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 381 (ref: 26719/06) of the 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Private Security Services: Private Security Services (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: From 1 August, 2006, all contractors installing intruder alarm systems will require a Private Security Authority (PSA) licence to continue providing this security service. The PSA is a statutory agency of this Department with responsibility for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry in this State under the provisions of the Private Security Services Act, 2004. All...

Written Answers — Retirement Age: Retirement Age (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The current position is that members of ranks in the Garda Síochána up to and including Inspector, who were recruited to the Force prior to 1 April, 2004, must retire at 57 years of age. Members recruited after that date may serve until 60, subject to an annual check after the age of 55 on fitness to serve. In the context of the establishment of a Garda Reserve, I have said that I see merit...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 571 to 573, inclusive, 581 and 583 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,641 (all ranks) on Thursday 8 June with the attestation of 273 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,939 (or...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a full Garda investigation into missing files at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth was previously carried out and a file forwarded to the Law Officers. The Law Officers directed that there should be no prosecution. The subsequent report of Judge Harding Clarke has been examined by the Gardaí with a view to ascertaining if the...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information sought in this question is not compiled on a city or county basis. Accordingly it is not readily available and cannot be supplied from existing records within the time allowed for this PQ. The information requested is being specially compiled, insofar as it is possible to do so while avoiding the use of disproportionate resources, and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to refer the Deputy to the Revised Book of Estimates for 2006, specifically Votes 19 to 23, which set out in some detail the allocations to the principal bodies and agencies operating under my Department's aegis. In the case of certain of the smaller entities, a specific subhead is not provided for and in many of these cases any expenditure arising will be subsumed within the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that the following State Bodies under the aegis of my Department are affected by the recent increase in non-executive Chairpersons' fees: Private Security Authority National Disability Authority Equality Authority Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime Internet Advisory Board Land Registry and Registry of Deeds Legal Aid Board Garda Síochána Complaints...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: One entity established under my Department's aegis since 1997 was described as a taskforce — the Youth Justice Taskforce. The remit of the taskforce was to: examine the scope for rationalising and restructuring the State's youth justice services; carry out an analytical review and scoping exercise, nationally and internationally; consult with relevant Departments, Government Agencies and...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to advise the Deputy that the number of cases handled by the Probation Service from 2000 to date in 2006 are as set out in the tables. The Deputy should be aware that the statistics for 2005 are subject to review due to refinements and upgrading currently underway on the case tracking system of the Probation Service. The final outturns for 2005 are expected to be confirmed in the...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are a total of 11 hand-held devices allocated to Gardai in the following Garda Districts in Waterford: Total Waterford City 6 Dungarvan 3 Tramore 2

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions No. 577 and 578 of Tuesday, 4 July, 2006.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Neighbourhood Watch was established in 1985 as a crime prevention measure for urban areas. There are approximately 2,600 Neighbourhood Watch schemes in operation throughout the country. Since its establishment, the Garda authorities have sought to encourage the active participation of the public in Neighbourhood Watch by encouraging and supporting communities to establish and maintain such...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (6 Jul 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 — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics for the years 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Divisions of Tipperary and Clare, which include the Garda Districts of Thurles, Templemore, Nenagh, Tipperary, and Killaloe, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports. These reports are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no record of a current application in respect of the person in question.