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

Michael McDowell: An application for family reunification in respect of the person in question was received in my Department in July 2005. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. When this investigation is completed, the commissioner will prepare and forward a report to my Department. Upon receipt of this...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 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 connection with this matter.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Clondalkin is one of 17 locations nationwide which has been selected to receive a Garda CCTV system. This programme is being implemented on a phased basis as follows: phase 1, Bray, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway and Limerick; phase 2, Athlone, Clondalkin, Tallaght and Waterford; phase 3, Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar, Clonmel, Ennis, Kilkenny and Sligo. Phase 1 has been completed...

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

Michael McDowell: The Garda mountain bike unit was introduced on a pilot basis on 5 June 2001 in the Tallaght and Raheny Garda districts of the Dublin metropolitan region. In February 2002 a review conducted by the Garda authorities found that the deployment of Garda personnel on mountain bikes was successful in tackling and responding to certain types of crimes and offences. Since then the Garda mountain bike...

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

Michael McDowell: The visa applications in question were to enable the wife and stepdaughter of a non-EEA national employed under the work permit scheme to reside with him in the State. A worker employed under the work permit scheme may be joined by his or her spouse and minor children after the worker has been in the State for one year and has been offered a contract for a further year. The worker must also...

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on the night of 24 September 2005 gardaí on patrol in the city centre were made aware that an assault had taken place in the vicinity of the venue to which the Deputy refers. Gardaí attended the scene and commenced an investigation. One person was arrested, charged, and will be brought before the courts in due course. I am further informed that no...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 20 February 2005 with her two children and made an application for asylum on 21 February 2005. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. A notification under section 3(3)(a) of the...

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

Michael McDowell: When assessing visa applications of this type, the visa officer considers, among other factors, whether the level of salary of the worker would come within the ambit of qualifying for payment from public funds. In this regard, the criteria set by the Department of Social and Family Affairs for eligibility for family income supplement payment is used. The criteria, which may change from time...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national. A request for documentation to enable the further processing of the application was issued on 29 September 2005. It is expected that on receipt of the information requested the case will be finalised within a short time. However, it should be noted that marriage to an Irish...

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 19 August 2003 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 21 September 2005 that the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they have sought a legal opinion regarding the wording of summons for alleged speeding offences and the reference to section 15 of the Road Traffic Act 2004. On receipt of that legal opinion, the Garda Síochána will be able to make a determination on the impact, if any, on the PULSE system. Should changes be required to the offence wording on the...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Regarding detaining a prisoner in Mountjoy Prison who has a drink related problem, the specialist probation and welfare service team established as part of the prison-based drug treatment services initiative provides alcohol and addiction awareness programmes and other addiction-related programmes in the North Circular Road complex, as well as its work with community-based addiction projects....

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

Michael McDowell: The following table shows details of applications for naturalisation received and certificates of naturalisation issued in the period from 2001 to the end of August 2005. Year Number of Naturalisation Applications received Number of Certificates of Naturalisation issued 2005 (end of August) 2,808 966 2004 4,074 1,335 2003 3,580 1,664 2002 3,574 1,332 2001 1,431 1,012...

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

Michael McDowell: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the citizenship section of my Department. There are 40 staff assigned to the citizenship section. Some 33 staff are employed in processing naturalisation applications, with the other seven members of staff in the section assigned to the processing of applications for post-nuptial citizenship.

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

Michael McDowell: A citizenship helpline operates in the citizenship section of my Department that is open to both public representatives and members of the public. The helpline can be accessed by way of telephone, e-mail or correspondence. This helpline operates each Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. In 2004, a total of 10,127 calls were processed by the helpline. Additional resources have...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Garda youth diversion projects are a community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiative which seek to divert young persons from becoming involved — or further involved — in anti-social or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. By doing so, the projects also...

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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda station at 3 October 2005 was 173, covering all ranks. The personnel strength of Tallaght Garda station at 31 December 1997 was 133, all ranks. That represents an increase of 40, or 30%, in the number of personnel...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am finalising legislative proposals to provide for anti-social behaviour orders. As I indicated when I appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on 7 September last, I expect, subject to Government approval, to introduce these proposals as Committee Stage amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, which is awaiting completion of Second...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Oct 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 Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary town, Cahir, Fethard and Cashel Garda stations at 31 December 1997 and at 3 October 2005 was as follows: Station Strength at 13/12/1997 Strength at 03/10/2005 Clonmel 38 40 ...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position 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 regarding the reason underlying the urgency.