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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have recently been in contact with the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Residency Status: Residency Status (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by officials in the Long Term Residency Section of my Department that an application for Long Term Residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in July 2007. I understand that applications received in October 2006 are currently being dealt with. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Based on the information provided, my Department has no record of a current visa application for the person in question.

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information requested is being compiled at present and will be forwarded in due course.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 845 and 848 together. The figures for headline offences, including burglary and robbery offences, recorded for each Garda Division in 2002 are available in the Garda Annual Report for that year, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas library. Following the submission of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act, relating to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Following the submission of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this, and the CSO has established a dedicated...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Following the submission of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this, and the CSO has established a dedicated...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Carlow/Kildare Garda Division on 31 May, 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table hereunder: District/Station Strength Naas Naas 100 Celbridge 23 Clane 7 Kill 3 Maynooth 17 Ballymore Eustace 1 Kildare Kildare 29 Robertstown 4...

Written Answers — Garda Divisions: Garda Divisions (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána's 2008 Policing Plan, which was laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas, contains the Commissioner's proposals to realign Garda boundaries in a number of areas around the country to make them coterminous with local authority boundaries. This includes the establishment of a new Kildare Division with Naas as the Divisional Headquarters. The planned changes will bring...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the construction of the new Garda station in Leixlip is progressing well and is...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 853 and 870 together. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to decide on the prioritisation and allocation of resources within the force. The Commissioner has informed me that, as of 31 May 2008, the number of Gardaí assigned to the Juvenile Liaison Service was 101. The Garda Commissioner has given a commitment to appoint an additional 21...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that on 28 February, 2005 to 2008 the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was as follows: 28/02/05 28/02/06 28/02/07 28/02/08 12,131 12,198 12,918 13,718 While the figure for 28 February 2004 is not readily available, the personnel strength towards the end of February 2004 was 11,920. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that prison spaces have actually increased in the past six years. On 4 July 2002 there was a prison bed capacity of 3,474. This has now been increased to a bed capacity of 3,611. The decision to close locations such as the Curragh, Fort Mitchel and Shangannagh, which had a total capacity of 264 places, was made for operational and financial reasons. Any potential...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Institution Total number of Cells with more than 1 prisoner Breakdown of occupancy of more than one person on 7 July 2008 Mountjoy Prison 109 93 cells with 2 persons in each Dóchas Centre 14 11 cells with 2 persons in each Castlerea Prison 41 36 cells with 2 persons in each Cork Prison 127 9 cells with 3...

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: There are currently drug free units in the following prisons — Wheatfield Prison, St. Patrick's Institution, Castlerea Prison and Mountjoy Prison. There is also an intensive detox programme in operation in Mountjoy Prison. Allied to this the Training Unit, Arbour Hill Prison, Loughan House and Shelton Abbey are regarded as drug free institutions. A wide range of security measures are...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Since the publication of the Government's National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008, Garda resources generally in the fight against illicit drugs have increased. This is particularly evident with the creation of additional Divisional Drug Units in areas of particular need. These Drugs Units operate in Divisions throughout the country with a primary focus on local drugs activities. The Garda National...

Written Answers — Money Laundering: Money Laundering (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 859, 860 and 864 together. I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that full cooperation has been extended by the agencies of other jurisdictions from whom assistance has been sought in the investigation of suspected money-laundering offences. The nature of the international cooperation which is appropriate to such investigations includes the use of...

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (8 Jul 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 63 of today's date.