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Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Coolock Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour. A number of referrals have been made under the Juvenile Diversion Scheme, and fixed charge notices for public order offences have been issued following other incidents....

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As indicated in my reply to Question No. 699 of 27 January 2009, two recent vacancies on the Board of the Authority have been filled by me, under the Employment Equality Act 1998, following nominations made by IBEC. The persons so appointed are Ms Rhona Murphy and Mr Peter White. They were appointed with effect from 26 January 2009. There are four vacancies remaining. Under the Act of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The total amount paid to assist the Stardust Victims Committee in meeting the legal and expert costs associated with participation in the independent examination process has been €400,000.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána are notified by the Department of Transport when a person has accumulated twelve penalty points on his/her driving licence and has been disqualified from driving. This information is then recorded on the PULSE system for the information of all members of An Garda Síochána in the enforcement of the relevant provisions of road...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In 2007 the Irish Prison Service held an open competition for Recruit Prison Officers. The total number of applications received was 6,199. Of that number, 1,782 candidates passed the aptitude test (Stage 1). On order of merit the top 1,438 candidates were invited to interview (Stage 2). Of the 1,438 candidates who were invited to interview, 375 candidates have already been offered...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Feb 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.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Store Street Garda Division. Local Garda management is aware of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area, which are of particular concern to local residents and the business community in the area. Regular meetings to discuss matters of mutual concern, including issues relating to public disorder and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána's Policing Plans for 2008 and 2009 contain the Garda Commissioner's proposals to realign Garda Divisional boundaries to make them coterminous with local authority boundaries to facilitate both local Garda and local authority management in the administration of Joint Policing Committees as provided for under Section 22(1) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. I am advised by...

Written Answers — National Age Cards: National Age Cards (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table contains the number of Garda national age cards issued from 2003 to 2008. Compilation of the number of cards issued before 2003 would entail a disproportionate use of Garda resources. I am further informed that the applicant's name and date of birth are extracted from the application form submitted through the applicant's local...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: While the number of murders committed involving knives showed a welcome decrease last year from 37 to 15, the overall number of crimes committed using knives is a matter of concern. On 5 February, the Garda Commissioner and I launched a Knife Awareness Campaign by An Garda Síochána with the objective of informing and educating young people on the dangers of carrying knives and with the aim...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The marketing and sale of spirit-based alcoholic drinks supplied in lightweight plastic containers, and the possibility of restricting the circulation of such products, continues to be the subject of review by my Department and the Department of Health and Children. While it is not clear that such products are actively marketed with young people in mind, the fact that the containers are...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that my Department will employ a range of consultation methods to ensure an extensive and inclusive range of input in the development of the White Paper on Crime. Costs arising will be met from within existing Departmental resources. Members of the public, community groups and others will all have an opportunity to share their views and experiences. A key element in...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of the 31st January 2009, 98 Gardaí from the following 10 Garda Stations in the Donegal Division are providing a policing service in the Inishowen Peninsula: District Station No. of Gardaí Buncrana Buncrana 50 Buncrana Burnfoot 16 Buncrana Carndonagh 5 Buncrana Clonmany 1 Buncrana Culduff 1 Buncrana Malin 5 Buncrana Moville 9...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (24 Feb 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.

Written Answers — Policing Committees: Policing Committees (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In September 2008, I made, with the approval of the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government, and Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, amended guidelines which provide for the establishment of a joint policing committee in each local authority area where there is not yet a committee established. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of local policing...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There are currently 8 retired civil servants in receipt of a Civil Service pension whose services are currently retained by my Department. In 2008, the payments to these individuals ranged from €7,534 to €59,583 and the total amount was €266,023. All of the individuals concerned are paid in accordance with the provisions of the Pensions (Abatement) Act, 1965 whereby the amount paid in...

Leaders' Questions (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Like last week.

Leaders' Questions (24 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The bits they put in themselves.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am aware that in immigration matters the national rules and regulations of Member States differ significantly and also that regular changes occur. There are many different categories of applicant and the terms and conditions under which they may reside will vary from country to country. The scope for such variation will clearly be less where the category of migrant is the subject of an EU...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (19 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware I published a significant Discussion Document on the Management of Sex Offenders on the 27th January, 2009. That Document, inter alia, raises the issue of the use of electronic monitoring technology and submissions have been invited to reach my Department by April 30. The full report and the address to send written submissions to has been made available on my...