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Written Answers — Control of Explosives: Control of Explosives (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of convictions secured in the past two years under the Explosives Act 1875 is being compiled by the Garda authorities. The figure will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Control of Explosives: Control of Explosives (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Explosives Act 1875 provides for the control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks and, under the Act, any person wishing to import fireworks into the State must first obtain an importation license from me. It is long-standing policy to only grant importation licences for organised fireworks displays conducted by professional and experienced operators and not to...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 480 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that 69 Garda CCTV cameras currently provide coverage of areas of high usage in Dublin city centre. It is proposed to extend Garda CCTV coverage of Dublin city centre into the Camden Street, Temple Bar and Pearse Street areas by installing a further 9 CCTV cameras in the coming weeks, as follows: 1....

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 30 October 2005, gardaí attended an incident involving the death of the person referred to by the Deputy and that the incident is under investigation. In the circumstances, the Deputy will appreciate that it would be inappropriate of me to make any further comment on this specific case. The Garda authorities also state that no similar incidents...

Written Answers — Extradition Arrangements: Extradition Arrangements (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 368 of 16 November last. There has been no delay on the part of any of the relevant Irish authorities in relation to the request for the surrender of the person in question to Ireland.

Written Answers — Garda Deaths: Garda Deaths (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy will be aware that the information sought in Question No. 369 of 11 October 2005 was not fully available at that time. I have since been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Commissioner received a request from the Association of Garda, Sergeants and Inspectors regarding funding for the research project referred to by the Deputy. I am informed that Garda management is...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Company Name Contract Details Average Monthly Payment â'¬ Computer Associates *The upgrade and maintenance of PULSE workstations and servers. 68,300 Maintenance Team (Accenture) *Project to maintain and stabilise PULSE system — commenced March 2005. This team is working on PULSE stabilisation and...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I recently announced the approval of €587,900 in capital grant assistance, under the equal opportunities child care programme, EOCP, 2000-06, in respect of an application from the group in question. This approval is subject to the group's satisfactory compliance with a number of conditions regarding the development and completion of the project. I understand that the group has been advised...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows: Constituency Office Civil Servants 2 Executive Officers 2 Clerical Officers Political Appointees 1 Personal Secretary 1 Personal Assistant Total Cost 2005 (to date including salary, expenses and overtime) — €205,719.83. Private Office Civil Servants 1 Private Secretary 2 Executive Officers 1 Clerical Officer Political...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 and 491 together. I have been informed by officials in the citizenship section of my Department that the processing of the application of the person referred to by the Deputies is almost finalised and that it will be referred to me for a decision in the next few weeks. I will inform the applicant and the Deputies as soon as I have reached a decision in the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Garda stations listed as follows in County Laois are open during the following hours, seven days a week: Station Opening Hours Abbeyleix 24 Hour Arles 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ballacolla 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ballinakill 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Ballylinan 10 a.m.-1...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength — all ranks — of each Garda station in County Laois as at 18 November 2005 was as set out as follows: Station Strength Abbeyleix 25 Arles 1 Ballacolla 1 Ballinakill 1 Ballylinan 4 Borris-in-Ossory 2 Clonaslee 3 ...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question was approved on 10 November 2005.

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Government policy on racism in the workplace is reflected in the Employment Equality Act 1998 and the Equal Status Act 2000. This legislation prohibits both direct and indirect discrimination in the areas of employment and access to goods and services on nine grounds, including race. Further amendments to both these Acts were made in the Equality Act 2004, which gives effect in domestic law...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I confirm that I have given my consent to this transfer. My Department has also received consent for the transfer from both the United Kingdom authorities and the person referred to by the Deputy. Our transfer legislation requires that an application be made to the High Court for a warrant authorising both the transfer into the country of a prisoner and for his or her continued detention in...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: As I previously indicated in my answer to Question No. 481 of 15 November 2005, contact between the prison authorities and the Garda took place on several occasions in relation to this case. However, the Garda was not consulted by the Prison Service on the specific application for temporary release for the purpose of attending the training programme. As stated in my previous answer, the...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: On the day in question I responded collectively to Questions Nos. 486 to 488, inclusive. Question No. 486 related to the details of the members of the Garda Síochána represented by the legal team for the Commissioner and the Garda Síochána at the Morris tribunal. A full and comprehensive list of the members so represented was given in my reply to that question. In the response that day I...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 28 April 2003 and applied for asylum. Her claim was refused by the Refugee Applications Commissioner and she was informed of that recommendation on 12 February 2004. The person concerned appealed this recommendation to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The appeal was rejected and she was informed of this decision by letter dated...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 20 fixed camera installation posts at various locations in the Dublin area and Louth-Meath division. There are three cameras rotated between these fixed camera installation posts. I am also informed by the Garda that there is a range of mobile speed detection equipment, including six Gatso vans, a mobile unit with on board cameras, radar,...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (22 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to compile the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.