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Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Apr 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 applications in question.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application to the Garda data protection processing unit pursuant to section 4 of the Data Protection Act 1988, as amended, for disclosure of her personal data and not a vetting-clearance request. The search proved negative and a standard letter, which has been approved by the Data Protection Commissioner, issued to the applicant. This letter states, inter alia,...

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

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in my Department on 9 March 2006. When assessing the applications in question, consideration was given to the personal circumstances of the applicants and the extent of their ties to their country of origin. The applications were refused because it was not established on the basis of the documentation supplied to my Department that the...

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the answer I gave to Parliamentary Question No. 128 on 26 January 2006 (ref. 2579/06). The person concerned applied 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. For the reasons set out in my...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Garda authorities made arrangements for an expert nominated by the solicitor representing the Stardust relatives committee to examine the photographs in question, under appropriate supervision, at Garda headquarters and that this took place on Friday, 21 April 2006. I am further informed by the Garda Commissioner that, as a matter of policy, the photographs will not be...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Apr 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 — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that I did receive representations from the person named. On foot of these representations, I sought a report on the matter from the Garda authorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 4 August 2005, a complaint was made to them concerning an allegation of child abuse that allegedly occurred between 1964 and 1969. The allegation is being investigated but...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that if documents were forged in any part of the EU and then knowingly used in the Republic of Ireland for financial gain, it would be a criminal act. The matter would be investigated by An Garda Síochána and the investigation file submitted to the law officers. The case would then be adjudicated upon to establish if sufficient evidence is available to...

Written Answers — Repatriation Applications: Repatriation Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: A three-way consent is required to enable any transfer to take place, namely, from the authorities of both jurisdictions and from the person concerned. I can inform the Deputy that I have given my consent to this transfer. My Department is awaiting the consent for the transfer from both the United Kingdom authorities and the person referred to by the Deputy. On receipt of those consents,...

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

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, Kilkenny is one of the 11 remaining locations nationwide that 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 six new locations, a total of 17 Garda town centre CCTV systems including Kilkenny will be implemented in the following...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is still being collated, as it requires an examination and analysis of manual records. I will contact the Deputy again when the information requested is to hand.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the business referred to by the Deputy has not come to the unfavourable attention of the Garda at Mountjoy Garda station in connection with the sale of alcohol to underage persons and no such offences have been disclosed to date. Gardaí have spoken to the management of the premises regarding the sale of alcohol to underage persons and have...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that legal lecture No. 12 relating to offences committed within the family is allocated three hours lecture time under phase one of the Garda Síochána training programme and a further two hours under phase three. This lecture covers all matters relevant to the Domestic Violence Act 1996, including barring, protection and safety orders, arrest powers,...

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

Michael McDowell: Holders of C visas who wish to extend their stay are advised by the visa section of my Department that they must leave the State and reapply for a new appropriate visa. The person concerned was granted a C visit visa to enter the State for a period of three months. It now appears that she is seeking an extension of her permission to remain in the State. An examination of the papers in respect...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Private Security Authority that, as provided for under section 9 of the Private Security Services Act 2004, the authority's strategy statement is currently being prepared. I understand that the strategy statement will be finalised in the coming months and will be presented to me for approval, following which I shall arrange for a copy to be laid before each House...

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Private Security Authority was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 to regulate the private security industry. Part of its function under the Act is to licence companies and persons providing a whole range of security services. The authority has already commenced licensing contractors providing private security services in the door supervisor and security guarding...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a burglary occurred at the home of the chief bureau officer of the Criminal Assets Bureau on 28 March 2006, during which a vehicle and a briefcase were taken. The property was subsequently recovered later the same day. This incident remains under investigation and to date no person has been made amenable for this crime. I am assured by the Garda...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I attended the national conference of the Special Constabulary of England and Wales, which was held on the weekend of 31 March to 2 April. I was invited to attend by Mr. Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of the Cheshire Constabulary, who also holds national responsibility for the promotion and development of the Special Constabulary in England and Wales. He came to Dublin at my invitation on 15...

Written Answers — Repatriation Applications: Repatriation Applications (25 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under section 15 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, which provides for the establishment of a Garda reserve, the powers and duties of reserve members may be determined by the Garda Commissioner. The Garda Commissioner, in a comprehensive submission to me on the Garda reserve, has proposed that the initial duties of a reserve Garda will include road traffic checkpoint duties accompanied by a...