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Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The procurement of a managed digital radio service is well advanced by the CMOD division of the Department of Finance, which is undertaking the procurement on behalf of all public security and emergency services, including the Garda Síochána, and some non-commercial public bodies. In this regard, the first stage of a restricted EU-based tender procedure has been completed. While the exact...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that having reviewed the public access callbox units commonly referred to as the "green man" units, which are installed in sub-district stations, they have concluded that such units are becoming increasingly obsolete as spare parts have become difficult to obtain. I am further advised that plans for replacement of faulty units with latest technology have...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strengths, of all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 were 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, or 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under Irish law, gaming and gambling is illegal, except where it is specifically permitted under the 1956 Gaming and Lotteries Act. Certain gaming activities, such as those carried out in casinos, are prohibited. There are no provisions under current legislation for the registration of casinos in this country. However, a number of private clubs offering casino facilities are under...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned entered the State on 8 May 2002 on foot of a "D" employment visa. He attended at his local immigration office on 12 June 2002 and he was granted permission to remain on work permit conditions until 29 March 2003. In January 2006 an immigration officer based at the immigration office, Garda station, Drogheda, County Louth became aware that the person concerned was in...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The average processing time for applications for certificates of naturalisation is currently 24 months. The lengthy processing time for applications is primarily due to the significant increase in the volume of applications that were received in the last number of years. The following table shows the number of applications received in the years 2000 to 2005, inclusive. Year Applications...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the total number of headline offences, by group, recorded and detected in the Garda division of Laois-Offaly for the years 2000 to 2005, inclusive. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in 1999 has led to more complete and comprehensive recording of crimes reported than was previously the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible in the time available to compile the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following tables provide the total number of headline offences, by group, recorded and detected in the Garda divisions of Cork north and Cork west for the years 2000 to 2005, inclusive. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in 1999 has led to more complete and comprehensive recording of crimes reported than was...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Work is at an advanced stage in transposing Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states. I have no reason to expect that the deadline of 30 April 2006 will not be met.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand from immigration officials of my Department that the person concerned has recently been granted permission to remain on student conditions. Non-EEA nationals granted permission to remain in the State on student conditions are entitled to take up casual employment, defined as up to 20 hours per week during school term and up to 40 hours per week during school holidays, for the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the position of the application in question.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am aware that such a submission by the Retired Prison Officers Association was made to my predecessor. Clause 2(iii) of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work, PCW, provided that claims for improvements in pay and conditions be addressed on a basis which would involve change in structures, work practices or other conditions of service. Negotiations took place with the Prison Officers...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The interim parole board, which replaced the sentence review group, was established on an administrative basis in April 2001. The board's principal function is to advise me on the administration of long-term prison sentences. Generally, the cases of prisoners sentenced to eight years or more, but fewer than 14 years, are reviewed at the half sentence stage. The cases of prisoners sentenced to...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that all Garda vehicles are serviced in accordance with, or in excess of, the manufacturers' recommendations. The day-to-day responsibility for Garda vehicles lies with the district to which the vehicle is assigned. It is the responsibility of the Garda fleet management section to develop policies to ensure that vehicles are maintained in a proper...