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Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware I have brought forward my legislative proposals to deal with anti-social behaviour by way of proposed Committee Stage amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004. The Bill is currently before the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. My proposals will empower a senior officer of the Garda Síochána to apply to the District Court by...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can confirm that my Department received the formal application for transfer of the person concerned from the United Kingdom authorities in September, 2005. Various reports were then sought and received by my Department from bodies in this Jurisdiction. The application was reviewed by the State's legal officers in order to ensure that the requirements of the Council of Europe Convention on...

Farm Household Incomes. (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am sorry to disappoint the Deputy.

Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: On Sunday, 14 May 2006, 34 individuals claiming to be Afghan nationals entered St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and commenced a hunger strike, which they stated would not end until they were granted asylum or leave to remain in Ireland. There are approximately 40 such persons in the cathedral at the present time. No request has been received from the dean or chaplain of the cathedral for any...

Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under the provisions of section 17(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, the final decision in respect of an asylum application is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform based on the recommendation of the Commissioner or the decision of the tribunal. However, under the legislation scheme, the Minister is obliged except in exceptional circumstances to accept a recommendation that...

Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Whether it is permissible or appropriate for an unaccompanied minor to be allowed by adults to participate in a hunger strike or threaten self-harm as part of an organised protest is a matter not merely for those adults but also the HSE, which must form a judgment in the interests of that minor and take whatever action is appropriate to protect the minor. I wish coldly and rationally to...

Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: We must consider the minors' interests separately. No adult of any kind or from anywhere has the right to organise a protest in which self-harm or hunger striking is encouraged on the part of a child. There is no walking away from this. We will not be manipulated by people who are attempting to exploit minors and put them in the way of danger.

Asylum Applications. (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am not blaming the HSE in the slightest. I have full confidence that the HSE will take every step in accordance with its statutory duty to protect minors. Others, particularly support groups, should see the wood from the trees. No group of adults or political lobby has the right to take children or minors and put them in the way of self-harm. It is fundamentally wrong and must be condemned...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon / Galway East, which includes the South Roscommon area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon / Galway East, which includes the Garda District of Ballinasloe, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Castlerea area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Ballaghderreen area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Garda District of Boyle, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Elphin area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Strokestown area, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Roscommon/Galway East, which includes the Garda District of Roscommon, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Sligo/Leitrim, which includes the Garda District of Manorhamilton, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Headline crime statistics from 2000 to 2005 for the Garda Division of Sligo/Leitrim, which includes the Garda District of Carrick-on-Shannon, are contained in the relevant Garda Annual Reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under the Courts Service Act 1998, the Courts Service is responsible for the day to day management of the courts system. Section 5 of the Act provides, inter alia, that the functions of the Court Service include the provision, management and maintenance of court buildings and the provision of facilities for court users. The Courts Service is committed to improving the standard of court...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...