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Public Disorder in Dublin City Centre: Motion. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I move: That Dáil Éireann —condemns the wanton disorder perpetrated by a small minority on Saturday, 25 February 2006, which obstructed the planned demonstration by the victims group FAIR; —condemns the attacks on gardaí, civilians and the wanton damage to property; —commends the proportionate response by the Garda Síochána; —reaffirms the right to peaceful protest and...

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Financial Resolution. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this resolution for the charging in accordance with the Act of certain fees, being fees in respect of services provided by the Property Registration Authority in respect of its functions under the Act, which include managing and controlling the Registry of Deeds and Land Registry, promoting and extending the registration of ownership...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Financial Resolution. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this resolution for the making in accordance with the Act, of such charges as the Road Safety Authority considers necessary and appropriate in connection with the performance by it of its functions, the provision by it of any service, or the carrying on by it of any activities.

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Last Saturday, 300 men, women and children, all of them Northern Ireland Protestant, Unionist, people, came to Dublin with five bands to hold a peaceful procession, which was to be followed by a short rally, to express their deeply held convictions about past and present issues in Northern Ireland. This House will note that they held their procession and rally in the immediate environs of...

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: In the course of the planning, all available policing methods were considered, including the use of water cannon. However, its deployment was ruled out on the basis of the information available. The PSNI possesses six water cannons which can be made available to the Garda if requested. The decision was made not to deploy them as they were not considered suitable for the occasion. I spoke to...

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As well as standard uniformed personnel, officers were drawn from the Garda mounted and dog units and the public order unit. Plain clothes officers were involved, along with 39 members of the special detective unit. Surveillance of the scene from the air was provided by the Garda air support unit. The Garda helicopter was functioning that day, but it unfortunately developed a problem which...

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Emergency medical personnel from the ambulance service were also deployed as part of the public order unit. A threat assessment was made based on the available intelligence, including information sought from the PSNI and the long experience of Garda officers based in city centre stations in dealing with protest marches over their careers. As anticipated, around 50 Republican Sinn Féin...

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: It would be unusual for a Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to take a hands on role, or to determine the amount of resources that should be available. The question of resources was completely irrelevant to the decisions that were made on the day. The Garda Síochána had the resources of the whole force available, but made a well thought through decision that this was to be a low...

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: It was in the air but had to come down.

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: That is not surprising. Who is the last person?

Public Order Offences: Statements. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: He makes up in quality what he lacks in quantity.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: That is not so.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applicant in question applied for permission to remain in Ireland, on the basis of being the parent of an Irish born child, born before 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. The application is under review and I will notify the Deputy as soon as the application has been processed to a conclusion.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of people who have been prosecuted each year from 2000 to 2005 for driving a small public service vehicle or taxi without the required licence is set out in the following table. A number of detections in 2005 will result in prosecutions in 2006. Statistics for 2006 are not yet available. Year Numbers Prosecuted 2001 46 2002 99 ...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (23 Feb 2006)

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

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Strong provisions are in place to combat anti-social and unlawful behaviour. The primary basis for the law regarding public order offences is the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, which modernised the law in this regard. Furthermore, because of my concerns about the abuse of alcohol and its contribution to public order offending and broader social problems, I brought forward tough new...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 10 December 1998 and claimed asylum. His claim for refugee status was considered under the process then applicable and was refused by the asylum division of my Department. He was notified of the decision on 1 March 2000. His subsequent appeal was refused by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and he was notified of this recommendation by...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The immigration division of my Department has recently written to the person concerned requesting documentation in support of the application. When all the documentation is received the application will be considered and a decision will be made.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The procedures for non-EEA workers applying for family reunification are outlined on my Department's website. These procedures can be found under the visa section as only visa-required family members are currently obliged to apply in advance for family reunification. The spouses and minor dependent children of non-EEA workers who are not visa-required are permitted to come to Ireland without...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that enforcement of speed limits is conducted across all Garda divisions with a view to ensuring compliance by all drivers. I am further informed that statistics are not compiled in such a way as to distinguish between bus drivers and other categories of drivers prosecuted for exceeding speed limits and would require an unjustifiable deployment of Garda...