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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...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: For the first time, the Garda Commissioner provided statistics on headline offences committed by persons who were recorded as being on bail at the time the offence was committed in his 2004 annual report. These figures show that 5% of headline offences were committed by persons on bail. Provisional figures for 2005 indicate that 5.36% of headline offences were committed by persons on bail. I...

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 May 2002 and was issued with a work permit valid from 25 June 2003 to 24 June 2004. He applied for asylum on 2 February 2004. His application was refused following consideration of his 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...

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

Michael McDowell: The Garda Commissioner, in a comprehensive submission to me on the Garda reserve, has proposed that the powers of reserve members will be confined to the enforcement of certain aspects of a number of Acts. Under the Road Traffic Acts, powers may be exercised in demanding driving licences and insurance details, enforcing the wearing of seat belts, etc. Under the Public Order Act, powers may be...

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 on 27 April 2004. In my response to Parliamentary Question No. 737 of 12 April 2005, I advised the Deputy that the average processing time for such applications was 24 months. I am advised by my officials that processing of the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been three incidents of vandalism to cars in the area referred to since the beginning of this year. I am further informed that a suspect has been identified and is being sought for questioning in connection with these incidents. I am assured by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has recently been informed that his application for residency as the spouse of an EU national has been approved.

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

Michael McDowell: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled, including where the applicant has had a period of one year's continuous residency in the State immediately before the date of the application and, during the eight...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the address of the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, which has a directory listed address of Ardilaun Centre, Block C, 112-114 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. The RIA moved to these premises in December 2002 and has been using the above address since that date. I understand that the address was derived from that previously used by Eircom, which...