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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in Ireland on the basis of having an Irish born child prior to 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. It is a requirement under the revised arrangements that each applicant is resident with the child on a continuous basis since the child's birth and that evidence of such residence...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: There were 138 prisoners in custody in Arbour Hill Prison as of 1 February 2006. I have no plans at present to make any change to the current prison site.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Ireland has successfully applied to operate elements of the Schengen arrangements that are not concerned with the abolition of border controls. Before Ireland can become a party to the relevant portions of the Schengen acquis, it will be necessary for us to put in place an extensive set of legal and technical measures. This task is being co-ordinated by my Department and will be completed as...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa has been approved.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the area referred to is policed by gardaí at Clontarf Garda station. Garda management states that community policing is a central feature and core value in policing policy of local Garda management. Additional resources have been allocated to the community...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 2 May 2005. She gave birth to a female child in the State on 3 July 2005. As the child in question was born in Ireland after 1 January 2005 she does not enjoy the right of automatic citizenship as applied to children born before that date. The person in question claimed asylum, subsequent to the child's birth, and indicated...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Ennis is one of the 11 remaining locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme. Following recommendations from the Garda authorities, I have approved the implementation of six new Garda CCTV systems. With the addition of these six new locations a total of 17 Garda town centre CCTV systems, including Ennis, will be implemented in Athlone, Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar,...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 421 to 423, inclusive, together. The internal departmental correspondence to which the Deputy refers, and which was released under the Freedom of Information Act, arose during the preparation of proposals to significantly widen eligibility for membership of the Garda Síochána. The background to this matter is that, in the context of the current major...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: Garda management states that assistant commissioner DMR is currently reviewing the deployment of mountain bikes in the DMR with a view to the expansion and establishment of new units. Garda management further states that arrangements are in place for training to be delivered throughout 2006 nationally. The first delivery of mountain bikes for 2006 has been received and they will be deployed...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (7 Feb 2006)

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

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have contacted the person's representative seeking any available documentation or other forms of information which would support stated allegations of wrongdoing. However, no such information has, to date, been forthcoming. In the circumstances, I do not consider that any further action is warranted at this time, including examination of any Garda records by any person. The Director of...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The national disability strategy, launched by the Government in September 2004, underpins the participation of people with disabilities in Irish society by building on existing policy and legislation. The key elements of the strategy are: the Disability Act 2005; the Comhairle (Amendment) Bill; the multi-annual investment programme; and the outline sectoral plans published by six Departments....

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that many factors influence the time it takes for post mortem reports to be received by a coroner from the pathologist concerned. I understand from the Dublin city coroner's office that in their experience it generally takes between three and six months for a post-mortem report to be received but that this may take longer where further specialist tests are required,...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Office of Public Works that a premises for the provision of CCTV facilities is currently being evaluated in consultation with officials of my Department and the Garda Síochána. I can assure the Deputy that there will be no unavoidable delay in progressing this project.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am awaiting a report on this matter from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy when the report becomes available.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, Castlebar is one of the 11 remaining locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme. Following recommendations from the Garda authorities, I have approved the implementation of six new Garda CCTV systems. With the addition of these six new locations a total of 17 Garda town centre CCTV systems will be implemented in Athlone, Ballyfermot, Carlow,...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Board: Garda Complaints Board (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am satisfied that the Garda Síochána Complaints Board has sufficient resources at its disposal to carry out its statutory functions in an efficient manner. The latest published figures available from the board show a significant reduction in the number of cases on hand awaiting a final determination. A budget allocation of €1.6 million has been provided to the board for 2006. I might...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is regularly patrolled by uniform and detective units from Rathfarnham and Tallaght Garda stations with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by gardaí from the divisional crime task force based in Crumlin Garda station and the divisional traffic unit based in...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 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 annual capacity of the Garda driving and training school is as follows: Course Gardaí Standard car 720 Van/Personnel Carrier 350 HGVs 24 4×4 Jeeps 90 I have been further informed by the Garda authorities that the staffing...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (7 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the registrar of titles that all fees received by the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds are returned by way of extra Exchequer receipts as follows: Year Fees received € million 2000 43.3 2001 47.0 2002 46.8 2003 56.7 2004 64.1 2005 69.1