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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The costs associated with the printing or publishing of reports issued by my Department is not recorded in a manner that facilitates ready identification from other administrative costs. However, I can inform the Deputy that in order to meet public information obligations in relation to official publications, it is my Department's policy to issue CDs or to use other IT based publication tools...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The requested information in respect of the staff appointed by me since June 2007 is set out in the following table: Name Title / Duties Salary Range Mr Ciarán Ó Cuinn Special Adviser (Programme Manager) €86,168 – €106,582 (Principal Officer scale) Mr Richard Moore Press Adviser €86,168 – €106,582 (Principal Officer scale) Ms Christine Maguire Personal Assistant €46,558...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship Division of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Joint Policing Committees are provided for in the Garda Síochána Act 2005. Their purpose is to provide a forum where An Garda Síochána and the local authority — the two organisations which make the most significant contribution to preventing and tackling crime in a specific area — can come together, with the participation of members of the Oireachtas and community and voluntary...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to set out for the Deputy the primary function of the Probation Service — a key agency within the Criminal Justice System. The primary role of the Service is first and foremost to help reduce the level of crime in the community and thereby increase public safety by: the effective assessment and management of offenders in the community; challenging offending behaviour and...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table for the years 2007 and 2008. Level of funding provided to the Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and the overall Probation Service budget Year No. of CBO Current CBO Capital CBO Probation Service Gross Expenditure % of Annual Expenditure Budget € € €m 2007 66 14.731 6.865 59,323 36% 2008 57* 14.393...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that the project ceased operation at the end of November, 2008. In my reply to a Parliamentary Question from the Deputy's colleague on the 14th October last I set out the background to the proposed closure of this project. My Department is fully committed to finding the best viable alternative model to assist the varied client needs of the Probation Service. I...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 December 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 14,412. Included in this figure there are 1,050 probationary Gardai. There are a further 944 student Gardai in training phases 1-3. The first graduation of 2009 is due to take place on Thursday next 29 January 2009.

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that the information sought is not readily available and is currently being researched. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Report of the Government Alcohol Advisory Group, which was submitted in early 2007, recommended that off-sales of alcohol be permitted only between the hours of 10.30 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. This recommendation was subsequently accepted by Government and given effect in section 4 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008. The restriction on off-sales has received broad public support as part of...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 together. The position is that section 16 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 provides for the making of regulations to prohibit or restrict the advertising, promotion, sale or supply of alcohol products at a reduced price or free of charge on the purchase of any quantity of alcohol or of any other product or service. 'Reduced price' in this...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 7 January 2009. Following consideration by a Visa Officer it was refused on 12 January 2009 for the following reasons: the evidence of finances shown was deemed insufficient; there was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application; The obligations to return to the home country were...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Office Holder cars are placed at the disposal of Government Office holders pursuant to a long standing arrangement. Other than current Office holders, only former Taoisigh and former Presidents are entitled to State cars. The amount of money spent in 2008 on state cars for four former Taoisigh was €794,002.41. This figure includes maintenance & fuel, salaries of Garda drivers and cost of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. The...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that officials within my Department requested original documentation in respect of the persons concerned, by letter dated 17 December, 2008. A response to this letter was received in my Department on 6 January, 2009, and is being assessed by the relevant officials. The persons in question will be contacted directly and notified of any decisions made regarding...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that on 22 January 2009 there were 12 persons on temporary release who gave County Meath as their address on committal to prison custody.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in Meath on 31 December 1998 and 31 December 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 31/12/1998 31/12/2008 Ashbourne 32 48 Dunboyne 14 15 Dunshaughlin 13 22 Athboy 5 6 Crossakeel 2 1 Kells 30 48 Oldcastle 3 4 Duleek 3...

Written Answers — Garda Procedures: Garda Procedures (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a completed request for access to personal data in accordance with Section 4 of the Data Protection Act was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit from the person referred to on 10 December 2008. A response issued to the person on 19 December, 2008.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available, it has not been possible to obtain the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in April 2008. The Citizenship Division is currently commencing further processing of applications received in mid 2007. The average processing time from application to decision is currently 23 months. More complicated cases can at...