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Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (16 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.

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that the position remains as set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 352 (ref:11568/06) of 28th March, 2006.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that to date in 2006 five offences of drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been detected proceeding beyond a specified weight sign at East Wall Road between Annesley Bridge and Alfie Byrne Road. I am further informed that in recent months the 3 tonne restriction sign at this location was removed and replaced with a "cars only" sign. This is not a...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour being experienced by the person concerned. Local pre-teenage children have been identified by the Garda authorities as the cause of this anti-social behaviour. I am further informed that local community Gardaí are liaising between the local residents and the parents of the children...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Cabra area of Dublin 7. There is no Garda Cabra District. Cabra Garda station is within the 'K' District of the DMR West Division. 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...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the CCTV Advisory Committee (that was established by the Garda Commissioner to advise on CCTV matters) has received a report from the Chief Superintendent D.M.R. North Central Division which outlines the CCTV requirements of the Division. The Montpelier Hill and Arbour Hill areas form part of the D.M.R. North Central Division. The report has...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of Thursday, 6th April, 2006 (ref: 14070/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned was granted residency to remain in the State until 23 May 2007 as a dependent of his spouse. There is no record of any other application for permission to remain in the State from the person in question.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The new station at Derrinturn/Carbury has been completed by the Office of Public Works. I am advised by the Garda authorities that preparations are being finalised so that the station will be fully operational within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 (or 16.2%) in the personnel strength of the Force during...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Ukraine on 29th March, 2006. The decision of the visa officer to refuse this application was made on 21st April, 2006. To date, no appeal in respect of this application has been received. All appeals must be submitted within two months of the initial refusal decision.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management has confirmed that there are no problems with leaks or with rat infestation in the Station at Ballinhassig. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that a Brief of Requirements for the proposed new station at Ballinhassig will be prepared shortly. When the Brief is received in my Department it will be sent to the Office of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The refugee in question made an application for family reunification in respect of five family members in January 2004. A decision has been recently made on this application and the person in question will be informed of same shortly. The above named made another application in respect of her husband in November 2005. My Department has recently been in correspondence with the legal...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 30 June, 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 10 May, 2005, that the...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising of the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT) which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform as to whether such status should be granted. The persons in this case are a husband and...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Replies to Dáil Question No. 1188 of 25 January 2006, No. 179 of 9 February 2006, No. 321 of 6 April 2006 and No. 722 of 25 April 2006. The position in the State of the person concerned remains as outlined in those Replies. My Officials have advised me that there is no record in my Department of the receipt of sworn affidavits supporting serious life...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question currently has residency status in the State until 9 June 2006 on the basis of family dependency.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 14 April, 2004 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 11 November, 2005, that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that permission to remain has been granted to the persons in question under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish born children and a letter has issued informing them of the decision.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that permission to remain has been granted to the person in question under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish born children. All valid documentation relating to the person concerned has been returned.