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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. It would require a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to identify the number of individuals who while on bail commit offences in the manner sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Ireland's immigration and refugee legislation and practices are in compliance generally with the substance of Council Directive 2004/83/EC. Work is ongoing in my Department to put the necessary statutory and administrative provisions in place as required before 10 October 2006 to ensure formal compliance with the Directive.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005 for the processing of applications from the non-national parents of Irish born children born before 1 January 2005. As stated in my announcement, the closing date for the submission of applications for consideration under the revised arrangements...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that collisions vary widely in nature and degree of seriousness and the number of personnel who attend and the action taken will vary accordingly. The duties of Garda personnel at the scene of collisions include rendering assistance to injured persons, and, if necessary, to procure medical and spiritual aid and arrange for their removal to hospital....

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The member concerned was informed on 29 April, 2005 that my Department was proposing to recommend that his application be refused and he was also given an opportunity to forward further submissions and medical reports on his behalf. A reply was received from the member's legal representatives and his application was reviewed. On 9 May 2006, the member was informed that his application had...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the new Garda station at Ballymun, when complete, will become the relevant Divisional and District Headquarters. I am further advised that Santry Garda Station will remain in service as a city station and, under the direction of the Divisional and District Officers,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 713 of Tuesday, 25th April, 2006 (ref: 15084/06) and the written reply to that Question.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together. A Deportation Order issued under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended) is an order to the person concerned to leave the State and remain out of it thereafter. It is not, however, an order directing the person concerned to go to any particular third country. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would be most unusual for a person...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Office of Public Works that a contract for the refurbishment of the roof of this station was placed recently and the work is expected to be completed by the end of July. There are also plans to carry out extensive internal works to the station and arrangements will be made soon with the Office of Public Works to prioritise this work. While it is not possible at this...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As indicated in my recent reply to the Deputy, the information sought covers a number of sources. However, my Department is currently compiling the data which will then require collation and cross-referencing. Once this information is sourced, I will furnish the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As indicated in my recent reply to the Deputy, the information sought covers a number of sources. However, my Department is currently compiling the data which will then require collation and cross-referencing. Once this information is sourced, I will furnish the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Finance, is answering in respect of the Civil Service. As the only public servants that are employed by my Department are the Garda Síochána, my reply refers to them only. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of Garda recruits in each...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The purchase of the site at Thornton Hall and the associated contracts awarded do not fall within the scope of the capital expenditure review specification, for which invitations to tender have been recently invited as the focus of the review is on completed prison projects over the period 2000 to 2005. The Thornton Hall project is at an early stage of development and may fall to be...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements announced on 15 January 2005 for non national parents of Irish children born prior to 1 January 2005. It is a requirement of this scheme that each applicant is resident in the State with their Irish-born child on a continuous basis since that child's birth and that evidence of such residence is...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently two Community Gardaí allocated to patrol the area which includes the Blessington Basin. They frequent and visit the Basin on a daily basis while on patrol and any incidents or complaints are dealt with immediately. In the year to date there have been no reported complaints or incidents in the Basin. Gardaí, while on patrol, are...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are two Ministers of State attached to my Department. Minister of State Frank Fahey was appointed by the Government on 29 September, 2004 with responsibility for equality matters, particularly disability. A New National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010, was announced by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D. on 7 December last, in Budget 2006. Also announced was a...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 325 of Tuesday, 9 May, 2006 and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that no new offences were created by the introduction of the Child Trafficking and Pornography (Amendment) Act, 2004. Therefore, no prosecutions have been taken or convictions recorded for offences under the Act.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.