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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of acceptance of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 6 June 2004 from the person referred to in the Deputy's question. I understand a serious difficulty has arisen which will, in all likelihood, prevent a positive finalisation of this matter. In recent days, one of my senior officials from the citizenship...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 502 and 503 of 2 November 2005 in this matter.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Nov 2005)

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

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I assume the Deputy refers to the number of referrals made to the probation and welfare service. National figures for 2004 are in the process of verification and will form part of the probation and welfare service annual report for 2004, which is in preparation at present. Preliminary national figures for the first ten months of 2005 show that close to 9,000 referrals were made to the service...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquires of the Garda authorities and the information requested by the Deputy is laid out in the following tables. The statistics provided for 2004 and 2005 are provisional and liable to change. Table 1 Headline Offences Recorded and Detected in 2004 and 2003 2004 2003 Recorded Detected % Detection Rate Recorded Detected % Detection Rate 98,964 34,398 35% 103.360...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries of the Garda authorities and the information requested by the Deputy is laid out in the following table. It shows the number of assaults causing harm in each Garda division for the first nine months of 2005. In 2004, the total number of recorded assaults causing harm in the State was 3,867, with 2,393 detected. The figures provided in the Garda Síochána annual report...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Encounter, which commenced in February 2002, is a Garda initiative aimed at providing high visibility Garda foot patrols in areas where large numbers of people socialise late at night and in the early morning. It is aimed at dealing effectively with public order issues, especially problems associated with drunkenness, including sections 4,...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of headline offences recorded in the Dublin metropolitan region for the period 1 January to 31 October 2005 is 37,387. Of these, 12,162 were detected, a detection rate of 33%. I am further informed that the number of headline offences recorded for the country excluding the Dublin metropolitan region for the period 1 January to 31 October,...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Data provided by the Garda in respect of drug seizures in 2004 and for the year to date are outlined in the following tabular statements. These figures are provisional pending the publication of the Garda annual reports. 2004 Drug Cannabis resin 3.2 tonnes Cannabis herb 103.9 kg Heroin 26.4 kg LSD 307 units Ecstasy, MDMA 1,098,169 tablets Amphetamine 92.4 kg Cocaine...

Written Answers — Prisoner Staff Ratio: Prisoner Staff Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: The numbers of prisoners in custody and the number of prison staff in each of the years 1997 to 2004 and in 2005 to date are set out in the following table. Year Daily average number of prisoners in custody Serving prison service staff on 31 December in each of the years 1997 to 2004 and on 30 September 2005 1997 2,422 2,495 1998 2,610 2,727 1999 2,763 3,073 2000 2,948 3,200...

Written Answers — Traffic Fines: Traffic Fines (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that any combination of legal tender is accepted for full payment of traffic fines. The fine is deemed to have been paid once the money has been handed over and a receipt of payment issued. In the absence of more detailed information, it is not possible to comment further.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (8 Nov 2005)

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

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that Littleton Garda station is a one-man Garda station and a sub-station of Thurles Garda station, divisional headquarters. I have been further informed that Littleton Garda station is open for a minimum of one hour per tour of duty and is also open by...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: On 18 December 2002, the third committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted the draft optional protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, OPCAT. Ireland, along with other EU partners, fully supported the draft optional protocol and worked for its adoption at the UN General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights. The object of...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the status of the application in question. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason for the urgency.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: In 2001, the Government approved an extensive programme of civilianisation to be introduced on a phased basis over several years. This includes the posts referred to by the Deputy. The programme provided for the civilianisation of these posts in the short, medium and long term; the transfer of the finance function from Garda district clerks to civilian staff; and the transfer of civilian...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: In accordance with the legislation establishing the National Disability Authority, the majority of the membership of the 13-person authority comprises persons with disabilities, their representatives, carers or family members; five members are persons with disabilities; and another two members represent families and carers of persons with disabilities. Details of the membership of other state...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 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 30 August 2005. The application was deemed ineligible on the basis that the person concerned did not meet the statutory residency criteria set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. This decision was communicated...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: Under the Government's decentralisation programme, 230 posts in the Land Registry are scheduled to relocate to Roscommon town. The following table gives details of the staff requirements and the numbers of applicants wishing to decentralise to the Land Registry Office in Roscommon. Grade Nos. of staff required Nos. of applicants* Principal officer 1 1 Assistant principal officer 5...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible within the timeframe available to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy when the information is to hand.