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

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the citizenship section of my Department in March 2004. I am advised by my officials that processing of the application of the person concerned is almost complete and is due to be submitted to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the applicant...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Data provided by the Garda authorities concerning the number of drug samples submitted to the forensic science laboratory for testing from Clare Garda division for the period in question is summarised in the following tabular statement. Year Cases 2004 111 2005* 132 2006 — 1st quarter* 59 Data provided by the Garda authorities in respect of the number of convictions...

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 — Legislative Terminology: Legislative Terminology (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The question of the most appropriate terminology for classifying persons as not being of Irish nationality is one which I intend to consider in the context of the forthcoming Immigration and Residence Bill. The Deputy will be cognisant of the predicament and sensitivities of categorising a cohort of people by virtue of what they are not, that is, citizens of Ireland. The Deputy will also be...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: In aighneacht chuimsitheach chugamsa ar Chúltaca an Gharda Síochána, tá molta ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána, inter alia, gur cheart go mbeadh riachtanais iontrála do chomhaltaí de Chúltaca molta an Gharda Síochána ar aon dul leis na riachtanais do chomhaltaí lánaimseartha den Gharda Síochána. Ciallaíonn sé sin go mbeidh ar chomhaltaí cúltaca, cosúil le comhaltaí...

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 — Irish Language: Irish Language (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Legal Practitioners (Qualification) Act 1929 and the Solicitors Act 1954 provide that persons admitted to practise as solicitors or barristers must possess a competent knowledge of the Irish language. There is no provision to waive this requirement for Irish citizens granted an exemption from studying Irish for either the junior or leaving certificate examinations. While I have no...

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

Michael McDowell: I can confirm to the Deputy that I travelled to London to participate in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations from 11 to 13 March 2006. I can assure the Deputy that I took full advantage of my trip to promote Ireland as an attractive tourism destination and to further strengthen the links with our emigrant community and promote business. My itinerary included attending the Mayor's St. Patrick's...

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 642, 649 and 665 together. I refer the Deputies to my response to Question No. 409 of 6 July 2004. The position remains unchanged.

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 323 of Thursday 6 April 2006. The position is unchanged.

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 696 on Tuesday 21 March 2006. The position as outlined in that reply remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (25 Apr 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 respect of this matter when it becomes available.

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

Michael McDowell: The procurement of a managed digital radio service is being undertaken by the Department of Finance on behalf of the Garda Síochána, other blue light services and some non-commercial public bodies. An EU-based restricted tender procedure is currently underway. The radio system in Ennis will be replaced by the new system. As the exact timeframe for rollout will be subject to contract...

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

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources that, with the exception of Claremorris, there are no Garda district patrol cars of 1.4 litre capacity. The district of Claremorris currently has two 1.4 litre patrol cars. These cars are due to be replaced in the next year. A total of 65 out of 109 Garda districts have 1.8 litre cars....

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

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the report referred to by the Deputy was commissioned by the Garda Representative Association. While Garda management was not involved in the compilation of this report, it facilitated access to the estate for the purpose of the report. I believe that the Garda Commissioner attaches the highest importance to health and safety in Garda...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Road Traffic Acts in the first instance are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport. Rannóg an Aistriúcháin of the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas is responsible for, inter alia, the translation of Acts into Irish.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Apr 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 of all ranks of An Garda Síochána as at 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 of all ranks as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,737, 16.2%, in the personnel strength of the force during...

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

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 666 together. The Garda Commissioner is fully aware that I will continue to provide the necessary resources to An Garda Síochána, as requested by him, to enable them to carry out their duties in relation to our traffic laws. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are three types of breathalysers in use by An Garda Síochána — the...

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that currently there are 400 hand-held units, which record penalty point offences on issue. The following table outlines the number of hand-held units allocated to each Garda division. Division Number of Units Carlow-Kildare 14 Cavan-Monaghan 17 Clare 12 Cork City 21 Cork North 13 Cork West 12 Donegal 16 Galway West 12 Kerry...

Written Answers — Judicial Recommendations: Judicial Recommendations (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Eight of the 14 recommendations referred to in the question are either implemented or substantially implemented and work is ongoing with a view to having a further four recommendations implemented in the near future. Steps are also being taken to implement the remaining two recommendations, which are longer term in nature and require major capital investment.