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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of each Garda Division is as set out below: Division Strength DMR South Central 741 DMR North Central 677 DMR South 597 DMR North 656 DMR West 727 DMR East 599 Louth/Meath 570 Carlow/Kildare 393 Laois/Offaly 306 Longford/Westmeath 303 Wicklow/Wexford 360 Waterford/Kilkenny 407...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Current staffing levels and configurations for each of the prisons were established in the context of the Change Agreement reached with the Prison Officers' Association in 2005. The Agreement involved substantial changes to staff deployment which could only be achieved over time. At present, staffing levels and configurations are quite close to what was envisaged when the Agreement was...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána as at the 31 August, 2007 was 13,288. The opening hours of Garda Stations is a matter for the Garda Commissioner but a general point which should be borne in mind is that an extension in the opening...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength in all stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, the Carlow/Kildare Division, the Wexford/ Wicklow Division and the Louth/Meath Division over the past five years and as at 31 August, 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as follows: Station 31/12/2003 31/12/2004 31/12/2005 31/12/2006 31/08/2007...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 487 together. As of 31 August 2007, the latest date for which Garda numbers are readily available, the personnel strength of the Carlow/Kildare Division was 393. The personnel strength in the Division as on 31 August 2006 was 358. This represents an increase of 35 Gardaí in the twelve month period. The following table shows the strength of Gardaí...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Joyriding Offences: Joyriding Offences (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It has not been possible in the time available for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Witness Intimidation: Witness Intimidation (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All information or complaints in relation to alleged witness intimidation are thoroughly investigated by An Garda Síochána. Section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1999 creates a specific offence of intimidation, in respect of persons assisting the Garda Síochána with a criminal investigation, witnesses, potential witnesses, jurors, potential jurors or a member of their family. I am...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Anyone wishing to operate in various sectors of the private security industry, to which I assume the Deputy is referring, is now required to hold a licence. The Private Security Authority, which was established in October 2004, is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the private security industry and for managing the licensing process. The Authority has put in place...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner 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 and when a person is reported missing, the local Garda Superintendent will appoint an investigation team to include any specialised unit deemed necessary. The...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that an additional 70 personnel have been allocated to the Organised Crime Unit within the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. This Unit is tasked with targeting organised criminals and disrupting criminal networks by providing armed assistance during planned operations and searches in respect of persons suspected of being involved in organised...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that following a review of the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights a decision has recently issued to the person concerned. The person concerned did not meet the criteria for eligibility for residence in the State in accordance with Regulation 3(2) SI 656/2006 European Communities ( Free Movement of...

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to the reply I gave earlier today, Tuesday, 9 October 2007, to Priority Question No. 97. The Deputy may also wish to be aware that the Expert Group, which I referred to in my earlier answer, is examining a range of possible options for the development of additional children detention school accommodation. One of these options is to locate all of the facilities on the...

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No steps have been taken (nor have I any in contemplation) to secure additional land at Lusk. The Expert Group on Children Detention Schools, is currently examining a range of options for the development of new children detention school facilities. One of these options is to locate all new facilities on a site near Lusk, Co. Dublin where 3 of the existing schools are currently operating....

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Expert Group was set up to advise the Minister for Children on the transfer of responsibilities for the four children detention schools from the Department of Education and Science to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and to advise on the planning for the redevelopment of the existing detention facilities and the development of new facilities, if required, to meet the...

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 1 March, 2007 upon the commencement of the relevant provisions of the Children Act 2001, as amended, responsibilty for the operation of the children detention schools transferred from the Department of Education and Science to the Irish Youth Justice Service of my Department. Advice in relation to matters regarding the care of children in the detention schools is provided by the Irish...

Garda Strength. (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Last week in a lengthy debate in this House on tackling crime I made the point that the Government has a duty to vindicate the rights of citizens to enjoy their lives and their property peaceably. I repeat the assurance I gave to the House that this Government will never be found wanting in taking whatever measures can reasonably be taken to tackle crime. I also said it is my intention to...

Garda Strength. (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I agree technology resources continue to be an essential tool in supporting the gardaí in their day to day work. I am determined the gardaí will have access to state of the art technology in carrying out their duties. In particular, the Garda Síochána will deploy the latest technology to enhance its capability to effectively tackle gangland crime. A new national digital radio system is...

Garda Strength. (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I do not accept that the Garda is under-resourced — this is not at the heart of the difficulties we are facing — and I do not accept my discussions with the Garda Commissioner are stage managed. As a matter of necessity, every Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform must liaise constantly with the Commissioner. As late as yesterday, the Commissioner assured me he has sufficient...

Proposed Legislation. (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is important at the outset to distinguish between the respective roles and functions of property management companies and property management agents. Property management agents undertake property-related services under contract for the property management companies which comprise the residents in multi-unit developments. Since they provide property services, property management agents,...