Results 11,601-11,620 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested is not readily available and is being researched. I will be in touch with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

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

Michael McDowell: A declaration of acceptance of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship by the person concerned was lodged with my Department on 14 April 2005. The declaration was examined recently and some additional information from the person concerned is required to complete consideration of the matter. A letter was issued in this regard in recent days. Processing of the declaration will continue...

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

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

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

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Office of Public Works that funding is available in the Garda building programme for the divisional headquarters Garda station project in Wexford town. Progress is dependent on the availability of a suitable site. In this regard, the Office of Public Works indicated that it expects the legal formalities for the purchase of a new site to conclude shortly.

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

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

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

Michael McDowell: Regulation 5 of the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 1988 (as amended) provides that to qualify for admission as a trainee with the Garda Síochána, prospective applicants must, inter alia, be at least 18 years and under 35 years of age on the first day of the month in which the relevant competition was advertised. In accordance with the regulations, to be eligible...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position is that the temporary or ad interim transfer of a licence for the sale of intoxicating liquor for the unexpired period of the licence until the following 30 September is permitted under the Excise Licences Act 1825 and the Public House (Ireland) Act 1855 in certain circumstances, including the sale or assignment of the licensee's interest in the premises. An application for an ad...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As I informed the Deputy in my reply to Question No. 136 of 23 February 2006, the immigration division of my Department recently wrote to the person concerned requesting documentation in support of the residency application. Pending the determination of the application, the person concerned will not be required to leave the State. My Department has no record of a citizenship application on...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Within my Department, 19 staff come within this category, usually on the basis of secondment or loan arrangements where salary is recouped from other Departments or agencies. In one case, the Department provides a payroll facility for an ex-member of staff who has taken up a post with an international body. This salary is recouped in full. One member of staff is suspended and awaiting the...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The legislation on noise pollution is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. His Department issued a leaflet entitled A Guide to the Noise Regulations, which outlines the steps which can be taken where a person experiences nuisance caused by noise. This is primarily a civil matter and, as such, is outside the remit of the Garda Síochána....

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position is as I set out in my reply to a similar question from the Deputy on 7 February 2006. I am advised by the Office of Public Works that a premises for the provision of CCTV facilities is being evaluated in consultation with officials of my Department and the Garda Síochána. I assure the Deputy that there will be no unavoidable delay in progressing this project.

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

Michael McDowell: I presume that the Deputy is referring to applications for leave to remain made pursuant to section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 as amended. Leave to remain in these circumstances arise where a non-national is served with a notice of intent to deport under section 3(3)(a) of the Immigration Act 1999. A person served with such a notice of intent, including persons refused refugee status,...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 246 of 15 February 2006. The position has not changed. A decision regarding the making of a deportation order in this case has not yet been made. Submissions on behalf of this individual have been received and are under consideration.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply I gave to Questions Nos. 459 and 469 on Tuesday, 7 February 2006 in which I outlined the position. The enforcement of the deportation order is now an operational matter for the Garda national immigration bureau.

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

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities and the information requested by the Deputy is as outlined in the following table. The East Wall area is part of the Store Street Garda district. Dwellings include houses, apartments, hostels, mobile homes and flats. The figures for 2006 are up to 19 February 2006. Burglary offences at dwellings recorded, detected and proceedings commenced in...

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

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that it is proposed to replace this station with a basic unit type facility. The existing station is considered to be non-viable for repair and it is proposed to include it in the equity exchange programme. Following an earlier pilot scheme when the level of interest expressed was not adequate to meet the requirements of the programme, I...

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

Michael McDowell: There are 50 civilian staff members working in the Garda Information Service Centre, GISC, Castlebar, comprising one principal officer, two assistant principal officers, 12 higher executive officers, 12 executive officers, six staff officers and 17 clerical officers. The majority of these staff have transferred from the Department of Agriculture and Food in Castlebar. The remainder have...

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

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to her question of Tuesday, 14 February 2006 on this case. The position is as outlined therein.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under my Department's decentralisation programme, 22 officers have moved directly with their jobs. We have recruited eight new members of staff and, to date, nine officers have been promoted to decentralising posts. We have already made 159 assignments to decentralising posts and I anticipate that in the coming year, additional progress will be made as the programme gathers momentum. The...

Public Order Offences: Statements (Resumed). (28 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: If there is half an hour for questions, I am happy with that.