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Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (5 Oct 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 be in contact with the Deputy in relation to this matter when they become available.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answers to Parliamentary Question No. 366 on 29 June 2005 and Nos. 698 and 792 on 12 April 2005. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda district of Bray includes the Greystones area. I am further informed that the details requested by the Deputy in relation to Garda personnel strength in Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town, Arklow and Blessington Garda...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 302 together. The responsibilities of my Department in relation to the issue of violence against women are for any necessary responses from the civil and criminal justice systems as well as for any preventative measures which can be put in place, including intervention programmes for perpetrators of domestic violence and for awareness raising measures...

Written Answers — Racial Incidents: Racial Incidents (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, since October 2002, in view of the importance of recording and monitoring racist incidents, a mechanism was put in place to record and gather information on racist incidents throughout the state by means of the PULSE computer system. The definition of a racially motivated crime has been agreed and circulated throughout the Garda Síochána. A...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: In May of this year my Department publically advertised the enhancing disability services, EDS, project fund. By the closing date for receipt of funding applications, 134 project proposals had been submitted. All of the applications were acknowledged by my Department and forwarded to Area Development Management Limited for independent assessment and appraisal. Area Development Management will...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Explosives Act 1875 provides for the control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks. As the Deputy will be aware, last February I published a fireworks policy consultation document and initiated a process of consultation with a view to bringing forward proposals for amending and strengthening the provisions in the 1875 Act. My Department has received a wide range...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: It appears in this case that the parent(s) brought their child, an Irish born citizen, to their country of origin to stay with family members. Both parents had originally entered this State illegally and separately, and later had their subsequent applications for asylum refused, with one being deemed "manifestly unfounded". Following the birth of a child they both obtained residency based on...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has made two separate applications for permission to remain in the State. The first was made in June 2004 on the basis of marriage to an Irish national and the second this year under the revised processing arrangements for parents of Irish born children. The second application has been successful and a letter of permission will issue to the person concerned shortly....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy has not been lodged with the visa section of my Department to date. If and when it is received it will be examined in line with the usual criteria for such an application.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 300 together. As I have already informed the House, on 27 June I appointed Mr. Shane Murphy SC to conduct an independent review and examination of the Garda Síochána papers relating to the making by the late Mr. Dean Lyons of inculpatory statements in the course of the Garda investigation into the murders of Ms Mary Callinan and Ms Sylvia Shiels on...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have not received a request for a meeting from the persons concerned. On receipt of such a request I will consider the matter.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the replies I gave to Questions Nos. 248 and 249 on Wednesday, 23 March 2005 and Questions Nos. 397 and 403 on Tuesday, 19 April 2005. My position remains the same. I do not intend to revoke the deportation orders made.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question, a constituent of mine, approached me in relation to allegations of failure of duty by members of An Garda Síochána attached to Ashbourne Garda station. Subsequent to this and at my request, the complainant and others met with officials from my Department about the matter. I can confirm to the Deputy that the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána has appointed a chief...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Questions Nos. 1003 and 1004 of 28 September 2005.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: In April of this year I published a discussion document, Immigration and Residence in Ireland — Outline Policy Proposals for an Immigration and Residence Bill, which contains a comprehensive analysis of the whole area of family reunification, including non-marital partnerships and same sex relationships. I assure the Deputy that I will examine this issue fully in the context of the...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The fixed charge processing system, FCPS, is the Garda IT system for processing fixed charge road traffic offences, including the requirements for the penalty points system. The FCPS is currently operational in Dublin, Cork city and parts of counties Louth and Meath. The system will be extended nationwide in respect of existing penalty point offences in conjunction with the commencement of an...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The applications in question were received in my Department on 5 August 2004. Having given full consideration to the matter, the visas were refused because my Department was not satisfied that the applicants would fully honour the conditions of the visa. It was felt that the applicants had not displayed evidence of their obligations to return home following the proposed visit. The...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities are currently considering their station requirements for Tallaght including the provision of a new divisional headquarters. When they have made their views known to me, the matter will be fully and carefully considered in my Department.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Following the finalisation of the leasing arrangements by the Office of Public Works, the refurbishment of the temporary office in Thurles has now commenced and it is anticipated that the Garda central vetting unit will move in by the end of November 2005.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Under the Government's decentralisation programme, 186 posts are to move to Tipperary town from my Department's asylum and immigration area. An implementation plan in respect of the decentralisation of these sections is available on my Department's website. The decentralisation implementation group report to the Minister for Finance on 30 June 2005 gives the indicative date for completion of...