Results 11,201-11,220 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell
- Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. I launched the community based CCTV scheme last year in response to a demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for the provision of CCTV systems. The purpose of the scheme is to support local communities who wish to install and maintain CCTV security systems in their area, with the aim of increasing public safety and...
- Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: Funding for the Legal Aid Board has been increased by over 19% during the last two years, from â¬18.388 million in 2004 to â¬21.9 million in 2006. This additional funding has contributed to a significant improvement in waiting times across the country. The present position with waiting times at the Legal Aid Board's law centres is that legal services are being provided to all eligible...
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: It has not been possible within the timeframe involved to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: Over â¬448.5 million has been allocated to child care providers under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 over the period 2000 â 2005. This funding is expected to lead to the creation of some 41,000 new child care places and support over 32,000 existing places. In respect of counties Meath, Cork and Tipperary, funding of â¬15.4 million, â¬50.1 million and â¬19.5...
- Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question.
- Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 6 July 2004. The average processing time for such applications is 24 months at present. It is likely, therefore, that the case of the person in question will be finalised in or around July this year. I will contact the Deputy and the...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: The Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the policy of direct provision. Direct provision is the means by which the State discharges its obligations to provide for the basic requirements of asylum seekers. For the most part, that represents a cashless system, with the State assuming responsibility for providing suitable...
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: Citizens of the Chinese Republic who wish to take up employment in this State are required to hold a valid work permit. Such work permits are issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Information regarding the issue of work permits may be found on that Department's website at www.entemp.ie. Additionally, as non-EEA nationals, citizens of the Chinese Republic travelling to...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that in the case of Garda stations employing individual cleaners, vacancies to be filled are advertised in the relevant local FÃS offices. Local Garda management arranges interviews and, subject to security and medical clearance, the successful candidate commences employment. In the case of contract cleaning services, I am advised by the Garda...
- Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 171 of 9 March 2006. The table provides details regarding the enforcement of the eight deportation orders I referred to on that occasion. U.S. citizens Deportations enforced Deportations evaded Total 3 5 8 Of the five persons recorded as having "evaded deportation", it is considered likely that they have left the State without first...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: Specific inquiries are not made as to whether an applicant for naturalisation is the holder of a medical card.
- Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (22 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment last visited Ireland in May 2002. I have asked the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy and I will forward it to him when it is made available. However, I can inform the Deputy that as of 21 March 2002, a total of 171 interview rooms in 97 Garda stations had been...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: The most recent report from the decentralisation implementation group, which issued in June 2005, gives the indicative date for the completion of the Land Registry building in Roscommon as mid-2009. The Office of Public Works has informed me that it has agreed terms on a suitable site and the contract for sale is with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor for processing. As with all the...
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 323 of 22 February 2006. I have nothing further to add to that reply.
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 and 621 together. The national women's strategy that is now being developed builds upon the national plan for women, which was published in 2002. When completed, the broadly-based strategy will include objectives and actions which further advance the progress already made by women towards greater gender equality in many sectors, such as increased labour...
- Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 597 and 598 together. I am informed by the Legal Aid Board that it is open to an individual to apply to one of the board's law centres for legal services in respect of wardship proceedings, which are covered by the Civil Legal Aid Act 1985, subject to a means test. Under the terms of this Act, legal services are not available to an institution such as the...
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the application in question.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 30 June 2004. The average processing time for such applications is 24 months at the present time. It is likely, therefore, that the application of the person concerned will be finalised in or around June of this year. I will advise the Deputy...
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Mar 2006)
Michael McDowell: It has not been possible within the timeframe involved to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.