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Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities and I am informed that the situation regarding the application for a public service vehicle, PSV, licence by the person in question is as follows: An application from the person in question for a PSV licence was received on 15 November 2005. The matter concerning the road traffic conviction was investigated at an early stage and discounted....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned lodged a residency application with my Department on the basis that they were the spouse of an EU national. A decision was issued to the most recent address on record, which differs from the one provided by the Deputy. The person concerned was requested to inform my Department, in writing, of any change of address while their application was being processed. There is no...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 458, 468 and 469 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that equipment to assist in police operations is kept under continual review. The question of purchasing a water cannon is in the first instance a matter for the Garda authorities. I have received no proposal to date from the Garda authorities to purchase water cannons. Should such a proposal be...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: In my reply to Question No. 310 of 9 November 2004, I provided the Deputy with a background to this case, outlining the reason why the visa application had been refused. No appeal against this decision was received by my office within the specified time. The applicant may of course lodge a new application at any time, which will be examined fully by my Department.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is covered by gardaí from Raheny Garda station and is the subject of a policing plan, involving high visibility foot and mobile patrols. These are augmented by patrols from the district detective unit, divisional crime task force and traffic unit. I understand that as part of the policing plan for the area concerned local...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 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 of Finglas, Ballymun, Santry and Whitehall Garda stations as at 28 February, 2006 was as set out in the following table: Station Strength Finglas 76 Ballymun 61 Santry 120 Whitehall 34 The timescale for achieving the...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: My Department has forwarded a copy of the recent "Prime Time" programme to the forensic science laboratory for evaluation and will be in touch with the Stardust Victims Committee again as soon as a response is received. As the Deputy will be aware, a previous submission from the committee was evaluated by the forensic science laboratory and the Garda Síochana in 2004 but was found not to...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the personnel strengths of Bray, Greystones and Newtownmountkennedy Garda stations as at 28 February 2006 were as follows: Station 28/02/06 Bray 88 Greystones 34 Newtownmountkennedy 2 Kilcoole is policed by Greystones Garda station. The areas of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: Any decision to establish a Garda station is made by the Commissioner following consultation with senior management and my Department. Factors relevant in any such decision could include the physical condition, capacity and staffing levels of other Garda stations in the district; crime trends and demographics of the area; and other operational policing needs.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: An additional five gardaí are due to be assigned specifically to the Baltinglass district, two on 16 March and a further three on 18 April. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the west Wicklow area is policed by gardaí attached to the Baltinglass district, which forms part of the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 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 of Blessington Garda station as at 28 February 2006 was 14, all ranks. I have been further informed that the opening hours of Blessington Garda station are as set out in the following table: Days Hours Monday to Saturday 10am-1pm...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities and the following table gives the total value of property stolen and property recovered for each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Comparable statistics are not readily available for years 1998 and 1999 and would require a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to retrieve the information sought. Value of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are ongoing discussions between the Garda authorities and my Department on the Garda accommodation requirements for Watercourse Road, Mallow Road and McCurtain Street stations.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 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 Newcastle West Garda station, County Limerick on 28 February 2006 was 27. It is the responsibility of each divisional officer to allocate personnel within his or her division at levels on a priority basis in accordance with...

Written Answers — Outdoor Events: Outdoor Events (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: The control and direction of the Garda Síochána, including the allocation of resources, is vested with the Garda Commissioner. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that a comprehensive policing and security plan is in place for the football match mentioned in the Deputy's question, which will include high-visibility patrolling on all adjacent roads and streets. Local Garda...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in our New Delhi visa office on 24 February 2006. Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. The applications referred to by the Deputy are currently pending examination by a visa officer and a decision is expected in the very near future.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities that they will shortly be submitting proposals to my Department regarding Greystones Garda station. When received, discussions will take place with the Office of Public Works to progress the project as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Visiting Dignitaries: Visiting Dignitaries (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475 to 477, inclusive, together. As the Deputies will be aware, it is standard practice for visiting Heads of State to make the Government and the Garda Síochána aware of any intention to visit this State, and this practice was adhered to with regard to President Bush's recent stopover. It is not policy to discuss specific matters of security for the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I presume that the Deputy is referring to applications for leave to remain made pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 as amended. Leave to remain in these circumstances arises where a non-national is served with a notice of intent to deport under section 3(3)(a) of the Immigration Act 1999. Persons served with such a notice of intent, including persons refused refugee status and...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 case. Consequently, the statistics provided for 1997 are not comparable to statistics provided for 2000 and subsequent years. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the totals for offences...