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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397 and 398 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that both local and Dublin metropolitan region traffic division personnel are actively enforcing the three tonne limit for traffic at Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. From 1 January 2006 to 23 March 2006, 39 summonses have been applied for by the Garda Síochána. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by officials in the citizenship section of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question has been received and has now been correctly completed. It has been assigned reference number 68/1336/06. The file is due to be referred to me in the next few days and I will give consideration to the...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 to 403, inclusive, together. Ireland ratified the UNCERD Convention in 2000 and was one of the countries that opted for the Article 14 provision, which allows a right of individual petition to the United Nations, all local remedies having being exhausted. In terms of giving legal effect to the convention, I draw the Deputy's attention to sections 97 to 101...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that on 16 March 2005 the individual referred to by the Deputy appeared before Dublin District Court charged with an offence under section 112 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended. He pleaded guilty to the charge and the case was adjourned until 27 April 2005 when the presiding judge found the facts of the case proved. Arising from the court's...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the individual referred to by the Deputy had three breaches of discipline adjudicated upon by a tribunal of inquiry set up pursuant to regulation 15 of the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 1989. As the findings of the tribunal were made in private in accordance with regulation 22, it is not Garda policy to disclose in public the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 to 409, inclusive, together. 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 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, or 16.3%, in the...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 410 to 412, inclusive, and 437 together. The number of gardaí who carry arms on duty at any particular time is an operational matter for the commissioner. Instruction governing the use of firearms and practical tactical training is provided for each firearm on issue to the Garda Síochána. Members must achieve the necessary skills and standards to meet the...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413 to 415, inclusive, and 436 together. Training on the PULSE system is provided to Garda by the Garda continuous professional development section. All members in the Gorey, Enniscorthy, and New Ross districts, and in the district referred to by the Deputy in Question No. 436, have completed the training provided in modules 1, 2 and 3 in respect of the PULSE...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 416, 417, 418 and 434 together. 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 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, or 16.3%, in the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 and 423 to 425, inclusive, together. I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities and the following table gives the statistics for the number of robberies committed and detected in the Garda districts of Enniscorthy, Wexford, Gorey and New Ross for each of the years 2000-05. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in 1999...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420 to 422, inclusive, together. It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426, 427, 428 and 442 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table provides the total number of robbery and aggravated burglary offences where a firearm was used, recorded and detected in the Garda districts of Wexford, New Ross, Gorey and Enniscorthy for the years 2002-05. I am pleased to note that the table shows a reduction of...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429, 430, 431 and 438 together. I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities and the following table gives statistics for the number of rapes and sexual assaults committed and detected in the Garda districts of Enniscorthy, Wexford, Gorey and New Ross for each of the years 2002-2005. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432, 433, 439 and 440 together. 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 districts of Wexford, New Ross, Gorey and Enniscorthy for the years 2000 to 2005. The introduction of the PULSE computer system by the Garda Síochána in 1999 has led to...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that all members of the Garda Síochána who are authorised to carry a firearm are required to attend refresher training three times per year. Each Garda division is required to ensure that all members authorised to carry firearms meet the three times per year training commitment. I have been further informed that the training entails a one-day...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (28 Mar 2006)

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

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Mar 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 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, or 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: Access to e-mail to nominated members of the Garda Síochána is provided where required based upon operational needs. E-mail facilities are available to all gardaí from superintendent rank upwards. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána information and communications technology strategy, which is currently being finalised, envisages an enterprise-wide e-mail system...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: There will be a separate Fines Bill.