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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the change from miles per hour to kilometres per hour took effect on the 20 January, 2005. I am further informed that statistics are not compiled in such a way as to identify offences committed on a county by county basis. Provisional statistics indicate that there were 971 detections for speeding in the Sligo-Leitrim Garda division in 2005. I am...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The entitlement to Irish citizenship of a child born outside of the island of Ireland is dependant on the way the parent of the child obtained Irish citizenship. I will now set out the different circumstances that can arise in this regard: parent born in Ireland: child automatically Irish from birth, parent born outside of Ireland but his or her parent, that is child's grandparent, born in...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: An initial assessment was made by the visa officer dealing with the applications. Further material has been sought by letter dated 16 February 2006. As soon as the material is provided, or the ten-day period has passed without the required documentation, a decision will be made.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Section 7(1) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, states that: "A person is an Irish citizen from birth if at the time of his or her birth either parent was an Irish citizen or would if alive have been an Irish citizen". However, the entitlement to Irish citizenship of a child born outside the island of Ireland is dependent on the way the parent of the child obtained...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: An Irish national has the right to enter the State and take up employment at any time. Marriage of a non-EEA national to an Irish national does not grant any automatic right to enter or reside in the State solely on that basis. Non-EEA national spouses of Irish citizens who marry abroad and are visa-required nationals must apply for a visa to enter the State. Non-EEA spouses who are not...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am unable to answer the Deputy's question due to insufficient details supplied. Officials from my office have sought clarification from the Deputy but, to date, no further details have been supplied. If the Deputy supplies further details, I will be happy to investigate the matter.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Closed circuit television, CCTV, systems for the purposes of crime prevention and as aids to policing are installed in areas to which the general public routinely have access such as town centres and fall into two distinct categories: Garda CCTV systems and community based CCTV systems. I am informed by the Garda authorities that all applications for Garda CCTV systems must be prepared in...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised that the necessary steps in regard to proceeding with the construction of the bridge to Spike Island are being taken by the Office of Public Works. I expect to be in a position to make a further announcement in this respect in the near future.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Commissioners for Public Works that they are in negotiation with Dublin City Council for the acquisition of the site for the new Garda station at Finglas. I am further informed that the transaction is expected to be completed shortly. There will be no undue delay in the provision of the new Garda station.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has been informed by registered letter, dated 16 February 2006, that residency has been granted for a five-year period.

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Following an examination of available information in my Department for 1963, the records show that recognition as a society for the purposes of section 7 of the Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 was granted to each of the following in that year, as set out in the following table. Date of the Order Name of the Society 24 May 1963 Praesidium Mater Salvatoris, Legion of Mary,...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of the Garda driving and training school as at 15 February 2006 was 23, all ranks. This figure comprises four sergeants and 19 gardaí. I have been further informed that the staffing levels of the Garda driving and training school are...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Road Traffic Act 1994 provides that a person shall not drive, or attempt to drive, a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle. An intoxicant includes alcohol, drugs or any combination of drugs or of alcohol and drugs. When a member of the Garda Síochána is...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 to 551, inclusive, together. The National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008 addresses the problem of drug misuse across a number of pillars — supply reduction, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and research — and implementation of the strategy across a range of Departments and agencies is co-ordinated by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 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 29 November 2005. The average processing time for such applications is 24 months. It is likely, therefore, thatthe case will be finalised in or around the end of 2007. I will be in touch with the Deputy and the applicant when I have reached a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of acceptance of post-nuptial citizenship was received from the person referred to in the Deputy's question on 26 November 2004. I understand that officials in the citizenship section of my Department wrote to the person concerned on 5 August 2005, seeking documentation and information in relation to the declaration. The letter was sent to the address supplied by the declarant,...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works that it is finalising its technical assessment of an office premises in Thurles where it is intended to house the section involved. Subject to a favourable outcome to that assessment and agreement being reached with the owner, the staff will be recruited from the central applications facility and begin a programme of training. The completion of the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: During the last few years, the volume of work in the citizenship area of my Department has increased significantly. The table below sets out the position in respect of naturalisation and post-nuptial citizenship since 2001. Year Applications for naturalisation received Certificates of naturalisation issued Declarations of post-nuptial citizenship received Certificates of post-nuptial...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the new operational Garda uniform was introduced as part of a live trial to continue in the next three years. As would be expected with any trial of this nature, a number of issues were encountered that required addressing. These issues have all been acted upon and Garda management states that it is satisfied that the garments provided under...