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Written Answers — National Identity Card: National Identity Card (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no plans at this time to introduce a national identity card system. Any final judgment as to the necessity or desirability of such a system must include a full assessment of the implications of the introduction of a UK ID card scheme as well as developments in the rest of the EU.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of Tuesday, 9 October 2007. I have nothing further to add to the details of that reply.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am examining the implications of the Supreme Court judgement to which the Deputy refers. The examination includes the specific case referred to the Supreme Court and other cases which may have similar points of law. I expect the examination to be determined shortly at which stage my officials, through the Chief State Solicitor's Office, will contact the relevant solicitors on the matter.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The detailed allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in accordance with his identified operational requirements and in the case of Garda accommodation such matters are brought forward in co-operation with the Office of Public Works. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the accommodation requirements for policing the Tallaght area will be best met by...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a complete review of all the issues surrounding the burial of an unidentified woman, discovered in County Wexford in December 1995 is currently being conducted by An Garda Síochána. When that review is completed a report on the matter will be furnished to me by the Garda Commissioner. I am further informed that prior to the burial of the...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand the effect of the judgment of the High Court in this case is that the system of registration of births, as it relates to those with gender dysphoria, is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The system of registration of births and the legislation governing that system do not come within the functional responsibility of my Department. This is a matter for...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In respect of the figures sought by the Deputy for 1996, I am advised by the Garda authorities that the retrieval and compilation of the relevant information for 1996 would necessitate a disproportionate use of time and resources. However, the total personnel strength of each of the 25 Operational Divisional Drug Units as at 31 December 1998 (the nearest date for which figures are readily...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the murder referred to is ongoing. A dedicated investigation team is being assisted by specialist units from Garda National Support Services, including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. I am further informed that Garda management is satisfied that sufficient resources are allocated to the investigation. As this...

Written Answers — Garda Management: Garda Management (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The interim and final reports of the Advisory Group on Garda Management and Leadership Development contain many excellent recommendations on how management of the force can be further improved. Significant progress has been made on the issues raised in the reports. The civilianisation of middle and senior positions in the Garda Síochána has commenced. Currently, there is a Chief...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Garda Síochána has in place a system for the monitoring of persons subject to the requirements of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Unit monitor and manage the notification provisions. The information on persons who are subject to the requirements of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001 is maintained at a central location. Only specified nominated Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Pulse is now available in 338 locations. There are currently no plans to extend the system to further locations. In this regard, cognisance is taken of the successful operation of the Garda Information Services Centre at Castlebar, Co. Mayo, which currently processes over 9,000 calls per week and obviates the need for Gardaí to return to their...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total personnel strength of the Garda Reserve including trainees as at the 2nd November 2007 was 247. A total of 171 members are fully attested. The 171 attested members are attached to the following stations: DMR (Dublin Metropolitan Region) Stations: DMR South Central Division — Pearse St, Kevin Street and Donnybrook. DMR North Central Division — Store St, Bridewell and Fitzgibbon...

Written Answers — Departmental Applications: Departmental Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will appreciate, the applications that my Department receives are diverse in nature and the processing time frames vary considerably according to the nature and circumstances of the scheme in question. In all instances, however, processing arrangements are kept under ongoing review and steps are taken to reduce waiting times where this is feasible having regard to available...

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Disability Strategy was launched by Government in September 2004 and underpins the participation of people with disabilities in Irish society by building on existing policy and legislation. The implementation of the Strategy is the agreed focus of disability policy under the Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016. My Department is responsible for the provision of important aspects...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Privacy Bill 2006 was restored by the Leader of the Seanad to the Seanad Order Paper on 26 September, 2007. It awaits to be dealt with as in the case of other Bills that come within my area of responsibility.

Written Answers — Civilianisation Programme: Civilianisation Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I fully support the Garda Commissioner in the continued implementation of the civilianisation programme proposed for An Garda Síochána and am happy to say that significant progress has been made to date in the recruitment of civilian staff by the Garda Commissioner. The number of full time and part time civilian staff assigned to the Garda Síochána as at the 2nd November 2007 was 2,267....

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management take direct responsibility for missing person cases, and special investigation teams are appointed as necessary. All missing persons are recorded on the PULSE system. When a person is reported missing, the local Garda Superintendent will appoint an investigation team to include any specialised unit deemed necessary, such as...

Written Answers — Witness Intimidation: Witness Intimidation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 259 together. The intimidation of witnesses is already an offence pursuant to Section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999. Section 41 specifies the offence as harming, threatening or menacing or in any other way intimidating or putting in fear another person who is assisting in the investigation of an offence by the Garda Síochána, with the...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there have been no problems with the PULSE system following changes to legislation governing District Court Rules as indicated by the Deputy. A minor amendment was made to the legislation governing the Rules on 1st August, 2007 by the substitution of summons Form 15.2 Schedule B with a new Form 15.2 (Statutory Instrument No. 418 of 2007 refers). The...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Law Reform Commission published a Consultation Paper on Legitimate Defence in November, 2006 which addressed the law relating to the criminal defence of legitimate defence in the context of homicide. The Consultation Paper included provisional recommendations in relation to the issue of householders rights to defend themselves and their property. The Law Reform Commission Paper forms...