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Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The man would be charged with sexual assault.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact her directly concerning the current position of the application in question. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that the amount paid to solicitors operating under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme was €21.472m in 2005. Statistics are not compiled in such a manner as to readily identify the amount paid to solicitors on a county by county basis.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to his Question No. 412 of 16 May 2006 in connection with the person in question. An Irish visa merely allows a person to travel to the State, it does not grant permission to enter the State or to remain in the State. A 'C' visa merely indicates that the holder may remain for up to a maximum of 90 days in the State. A 'C' visa was granted to the person in...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The requirement to hold a valid visa prior to entering the State was waived in recent years for certain persons travelling from Belarus with Chernobyl childrens' organisations. This practice was discontinued on 1st January, 2006. Changes in visa policy and the introduction of legislation including the Children Act, 2001 and the Immigration Act, 2003, necessitated a return to previous practice...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, a key issue to be addressed in the installation of the Finglas Town Centre CCTV system is the provision of suitable accommodation to house the monitoring equipment. It was initially hoped that this could be accommodated in Finglas Garda station. However, the present station premises are not suitable for this purpose. I have already stated that immediate priority is...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Government Road Safety Strategy for the period 2004-2006 proposes that 11.1 million vehicle speeding checks be carried out per year by the end of the Strategy. In order to enable this target to be achieved, the Strategy proposes that An Garda Síochána enter into arrangements for the engagement of a private sector concern for the purpose of the provision and operation of a nationwide...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 224 together. 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 as at 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,737...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Reply to his Dáil Question No. 678 of 21 March 2006 in relation to this case and would like to advise the Deputy that I signed a Deportation Order in respect of the person concerned on 12 May 2006. Notice of the Deportation Order was served by registered post requiring the person concerned to present himself to the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) on...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Remembrance Commission that payments have been made in respect of a number of applications which were submitted by the person in question and which fell within the terms of the Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance to Victims in this Jurisdiction of the Conflict in Northern Ireland. A number of other applications are being processed by the Commission, and...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Part of the property at Shanganagh has been sold to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. It is intended that the remainder of the site will be placed on the open market later this year. The proceeds of both transactions will be offset against the costs incurred in the context of the development of major prison-related capital projects.

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commissioners were appointed by the President on the 10th February 2006, following nomination by the Government and recommendations by both Houses of the Oireachtas. The Commission is in a preparatory stage at present. I understand that the initial work of the Commission has involved study visits to their counterparts in Northern Ireland and the UK and initial...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission with the help of the Office of Public Works is in the process of identifying suitable premises for their Dublin Headquarters. Work is also underway to put in place regional offices in Longford and Roscrea. The Commission is in consultation with my Department and the Department of Finance regarding the numbers and grading of their required staff. The...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: This year's Estimates have allocated a provision of approximately €10m for the initial requirements of the Ombudsman Commission in 2006 which I believe will adequately meet their needs. Of this allocation, approximately €3.5m is provided for salaries with the balance being in respect of accommodation, Information Technology and general operating expenses. The annual budget for the...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: This year's Estimates have allocated a budget of approximately €10m for 2006 to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. It is envisaged that the main demands on this provision will be pay, accommodation and Information Technology. The following table sets out the schedule of all expenses incurred by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission from 1 January to 30 April 2006. Expenditure...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to directly and independently investigate complaints against members of the Force. It may also refer complaints to the Garda Commissioner for investigation with or without supervision. The Ombudsman Commission is empowered to investigate any matter, even where no complaint has been made,...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 28 October, 2003 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 30 September, 2005, that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position is that the great-grandchild of a person born in Ireland can obtain Irish citizenship by registering in the Foreign Births Register provided either of his/her parents was an Irish citizen at the time of his/her birth. There is one exception to that rule. If the child's parent had registered in the Foreign Births Register prior to 31 December, 1986, the person can register even if...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 18 April, 2003 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 Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 14 February, 2005, that...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Reply to his Dáil Question No. 165 of 11 May 2006. The position in the State of the person concerned remains as set out in that Reply. Representations for temporary leave to remain in the State pursuant to Section 3 (3) (b) (ii) of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended) were submitted on behalf of the person concerned by the Refugee Legal Service and from...