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Written Answers — Extradition Proceedings: Extradition Proceedings (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The initiation of an outgoing request for extradition is a matter for the Garda Síochána in consultation with the Director of Public Prosecutions. Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department has any role in the procedure.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there are a total of 64 evidential breath testing instruments — one in each of the following Garda stations: Station Ashbourne Athlone Ballina Baltinglass Bandon Bantry Belmullet Birr Blanchardstown Bray Bridewell Bruff Buncrana Cahirciveen Carlow Carrick On Shannon Carrickmacross Castlebar Cavan ...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that following receipt of advices from the Attorney General and consultation with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions with regard to drink driving enforcement, a Headquarters directive has been issued to all Garda officers to give operational effect to these advices. The directive deals with the operation of Garda checkpoints, including...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 408 laser type speed detection instruments deployed throughout the Garda Síochána. All personnel who operate these devices have received appropriate training.

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have met and spoken to the person concerned on a number of occasions.

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

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 to 400, inclusive, together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that while some crime in the areas referred to and surrounding districts in County Wexford can be attributed to criminals travelling from outside the areas in question, there is nothing to suggest that so-called Dublin crime bosses are targeting these districts. Garda management...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 14 February 2002, the person referred to was arrested for a number of public order and drink related offences. He was later charged with breaches of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and the Licensing Act 1872 and was released from Garda custody after two hours. These charges were subsequently withdrawn. He made no complaint. I am...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Following extensive fire damage to the Garda station at Ashford on 10 May 2003, alternative temporary accommodation has been provided for the station party. Discussions are ongoing with the Garda authorities and the Office of Public Works on the provision of permanent accommodation at Ashford.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Section 122(1)(d) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides that the Minister may, after consulting the Garda Commissioner and with the approval of the Government, make regulations governing the admission, appointment and enrolment of members, including members who have served with other police services and members with different ethnic or national origins or different religious reliefs or...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers and has a portfolio of 67 centres throughout the State for this purpose. In March 2005, a total of 8,080 asylum seekers were being accommodated by the RIA. Approximately 3,500 residents applied for leave to remain in the State under the Irish-born children or IBC measures...

Written Answers — Arrest Warrants: Arrest Warrants (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy regarding this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the full circumstances leading up to and culminating in the traffic collision referred to are being fully investigated by the Garda Síochána. I am further informed that at 4 a.m. on Saturday, 18 February 2006, gardaí were on public order duty at Main Street, Buncrana, when they observed a dark coloured car strike a parked vehicle and leave the...

Written Answers — Free Legal Aid Scheme: Free Legal Aid Scheme (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am satisfied that the arrangements in place under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 and the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 meet the State's obligations in respect of the provision of legal aid for criminal and civil matters. Under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 and the regulations made under it, free legal aid may be granted in certain circumstances for the defence of persons...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The visa section in my Department is committed to providing a high quality service to all its customers and is making every effort to process all visa applications in as timely a manner as possible. The timeframe for processing visa applications has been reduced in recent months and applications generally take a week from the date of receipt in the visa section. This may change from time to...

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

Michael McDowell: I informed the Deputy in response to Question No. 641 on 14 June 2005 that the application of the person referred to had been received in my Department in January 2004 and that it was likely that it would be finalised in early 2006. I have been advised by my officials that the processing of the application of the person concerned is almost complete and that the file will be forwarded to me...

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

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 410 and 411 together. Penalty points are assigned to the driving licence record in the national driver file by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government on receipt of information from the Garda Síochána indicating that a fixed charge notice attracting penalty points has been paid or from the Courts Service following the outcome of court...

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that in 2004, 5,306 headline offences were committed by persons on bail; the corresponding figure for 2005 was 5,456. The following table shows the number of homicide, rape, other sexual assault and drug offences committed by persons on bail and proceedings commenced in 2004. Other than the number of manslaughters and murders committed by persons on...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities whether the information sought by the Deputy can be obtained from the Central Statistics Office and I will be in contact with the Deputy again on this matter as soon as possible.

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

Michael McDowell: Access to e-mail is provided to individual members of the Garda Síochána. E-mail access is available to all Superintendents and higher grades and this will allow for e-mail correspondence with members of the public as appropriate. Members of the public can also access and download incident report forms from the Garda website to assist in the reporting of crime at Garda stations. In...

Written Answers — Stardust Inquiry: Stardust Inquiry (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 415 and 418 together. My Department has not received a recent request for assistance along these lines. From previous inquiries, my understanding is that the authority to issue an exhumation license in these circumstances rests with the relevant local authority and that the consent of the next of kin of all those victims whose remains were not identified would...