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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in contact with the person concerned requesting particular documentation. On receipt of this documentation, a decision will be made on his case.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware Kilkenny is one of the 11 remaining locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme. Following recommendations from the Garda authorities, I have approved the implementation of six new Garda CCTV systems. With the addition of these 6 new locations a total of 17 Garda Town Centre CCTV Systems, including Kilkenny, will be implemented in the following...

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: In general, prisoners are entitled to remission totalling one quarter of the sentence imposed by the Courts. There are exceptions to this rule, for example, life sentenced prisoners and persons serving sentences of less than one month, which do not attract any remission. The Courts are aware of the statutory entitlement to remission when passing sentence.

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. The traditional approach to sentencing is for the Oireachtas to lay down the maximum penalty and for a court having considered all the circumstances of the case to impose an appropriate penalty up to that maximum. This approach reflects the doctrine of the separation of...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 which is awaiting Report Stage in this House contains provisions to deal with anti-social behaviour. The Bill, as agreed by the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on 14 June 2006, empowers a senior member of the Gardaí to apply to the District Court by way of a civil procedure for an order which will...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are sixty four evidential breath testing instruments (intoxilysers) in use by An Garda Síochána. The location of each is set out in the following table. Station Ashbourne Athlone Ballina Baltinglass Bandon Bantry Belmullet Birr Blanchardstown Bray Bridewell, Cork Bruff Buncrana Cahirciveen Carlow Carrick on...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer to my reply of 9th March 2006 to Parliamentary Question No. 195 and advise the Deputy that the case of the person in question is still under consideration. Officials from my Department have recently corresponded with the legal representatives of the person concerned to further process the residency application. On receipt of a reply to that request for information further...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question arrived in the State on 18 January, 2001 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 31 December, 2003, that it was...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 419 together. As the Deputy will be aware the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 which is awaiting Report Stage in this House makes specific provisions in relation to attacks on emergency workers. Section 182 of the Bill as amended by the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights amends section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order)...

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: Peace Commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. The Office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and Peace Commissioners receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. At present the powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of taking statutory declarations, witnessing signatures on...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Land Registry has forwarded the information requested directly to the Deputy. I would like to refer the Deputy to my letter of 26 May, 2006 to members of the Oireachtas regarding a new service for T.D.s and Senators concerning the current status of Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications. As outlined in my letter, the service was introduced, inter alia, to provide a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 (ie: 60 months) 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation by the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in May 2006 and has been assigned reference no. 68/2687/06. Applications received in the first half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 9,000 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. It...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation by the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in May 2006 and has been assigned reference no. 68/2688/06. Applications received in the first half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 9,000 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. It...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have nothing further to add to my reply to Question No. 184 of 1 March 2006 other than to confirm that the implementation advisory group is continuing its work to oversee the steps necessary towards a new system for civil legal costs.

Written Answers — Victims of Crime: Victims of Crime (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that I had an hour long meeting with the family referred to which was very useful. However, as the Deputy will appreciate the meeting was a private one and I do not propose to comment on it further.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: A visa has been recently approved in respect of the person concerned to enable them enter and reside in the State with their spouse who is working and residing in Ireland.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Land Registry has forwarded the information requested directly to the Deputy. I would like to refer the Deputy to my letter of 26 May, 2006 to members of the Oireachtas regarding a new service for T.D.s and Senators concerning the current status of Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications. As outlined in my letter, the service was introduced, inter alia, to provide a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of having an Irish born child prior to 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. It is a requirement under the revised arrangements that each applicant is resident with their child on a continuous basis since the child's birth and that evidence of such...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (20 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Department of Transport was notified in duplicate of the payment of the fixed charge for this speeding offence. Two penalty points were allocated on foot of each notification i.e. a total of four penalty points. I am assured that the matter is being rectified as a matter of urgency.