Results 12,761-12,780 of 18,733 for speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The refugee in question made an application for family reunification in November 2004. A decision has recently been made on this application and the person in question has been informed of same.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Nov 2005)

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 2 June 2005. Based on the volume of applications on hands, it is likely that the application of the person concerned, who has been granted refugee status, will be finalised in or around the end of 2006. I will be in touch with both the Deputy...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The applicant in question applied for permission to remain in the State 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. One of the conditions of these revised arrangements is that the parent must have been continuously resident in the State since the birth of the Irish-born child and that...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information provided in the parliamentary question of 9 November 2005 refers to breath tests taken at Garda stations using an intoxilyser. These tests are taken after an arrest for drink-related driving has been made. The decision as to whether a breath test using an intoxilyser or whether a blood or urine sample is required is a matter of discretion for the arresting Garda. This is...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Judicial Appointments Advisory Board was established pursuant to the provisions of the Courts and Court Officers Act 1995 to identify persons and inform the Government of the suitability of those persons for appointment to judicial office. Information on the number of applications received for the various judicial offices may be found in the annual reports of the board, copies of which...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (24 Nov 2005)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: In light of the short timescale and the number of agencies under the Department's remit, it has not been possible for my Department to prepare details of the number of former employees currently employed on contract. In 2004 the number of former, that is retired, civil and public servants employed on a contract basis was 23. The majority of people employed on this basis are assigned to...

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is amazing.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Does the Deputy think there is any merit in a site value tax to which the speaker referred?

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy did not speak about the site value tax yet.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: More blather has arrived.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: That is why there is no Garda authority.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: We will no longer have a reference to the Six Counties; it will be the seven counties.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: This is music to my ears.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am never surprised; I am always delighted.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy should not worry.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Fine Gael will stop the Green Party from introducing such a measure.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Green Party will have its way when it is in Government with Fine Gael.

Written Answers — Bilateral Agreements: Bilateral Agreements (23 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I take it the Deputy is referring to readmission agreements with African countries involving reciprocal undertakings in relation to the return of illegal residents to their countries of origin and related immigration matters. Such agreements take two forms — bilateral agreements between Ireland and another country and agreements negotiated by the European Commission with third countries on...

Written Answers — Data Collection: Data Collection (23 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The question of placing on a statutory basis the recording and use of the type of information referred to in the question which may be in the possession of the Garda Síochána arises in the context of an examination being carried out in my Department concerning the placing of the Garda vetting unit procedures on a statutory basis. This is a comprehensive exercise which will take into account...