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Seanad: Garda Investigations: Motion. (28 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased that all of us in this House can find common cause on this important issue and like Senator Brian Hayes, I pay tribute to the members of Joseph Rafferty's family, who are here today, and to councillor Gary Keegan who has done so much to help them in my constituency. I welcome this opportunity to discuss the facts surrounding this horrendous murder. JosephRafferty, a young...

Seanad: Garda Investigations: Motion. (28 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: Senator Ryan is extreme; I am not.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 541 together. On 22 June 2005, I approved additional capital grant assistance of €130,000 under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme, EOCP, 2000-2006, in respect of an application from the group in question. This brings the total capital amount approved to date to this community-based group to €1,130,000. The approval of additional capital...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are no proposals in the current Government legislative programme with regard to the modernisation of the Bankruptcy Act 1988. However, the situation will be kept under review with a view towards considering any necessary future legislative action.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy will be aware that there have been significant improvements in the provision of supports for the development of child care over the last number of years. Child care was identified as an investment priority under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. The equal opportunities child care programme has an equal opportunities and social inclusion perspective and facilitates the...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware the community-based group in question was awarded staffing grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Child Care Programme, EOCP, 2000-2006, of €36,000 over three years in May 2002 and a further €24,000 over two years in September 2002. This brings the total staffing allocation approved for the group to €60,000, which was considered to be a sufficient...

Written Answers — Underage Drinking: Underage Drinking (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: A consultation process on my proposals for a Bill to streamline and modernise the liquor licensing laws by repealing the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions has recently concluded. I will take account of the views of organisations and individuals who responded to my request for submissions in the context of drafting the Bill....

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 387 on Wednesday, 29 June 2005.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Malin Garda station as at 28 June 2005 was two — all ranks. The sergeant attached to Malin Garda station retired from an Garda Síochána on 2 June 2005. Local Garda management reports that available resources are deployed to...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that a total of 284 gardaí— all ranks — were employed each day for the three U2 concerts held in Croke Park on 24, 25 and 27 June 2005. Of this total, 194 gardaí— all ranks — were employed on public duty and 90 gardaí— all ranks — were employed on...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 657 of 14 June 2005. The position remains unchanged. The commission is still awaiting additional information from the applicant in question.

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 and 496 together. The Irish Prison Service monitors developments, both nationally and internationally, in a wide variety of areas relevant to the organisation and operation of prisons. This would include the issue of whether the provision of condoms to prisoners by prison authorities is either necessary or appropriate. To date, I have not received any...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Office of Public Works have the responsibility for acquiring and disposing of property on behalf of the State. That said, I have no plans to sell any Garda station or Garda property in County Wexford.

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I expect that the information sought will be forwarded to him within the next two weeks.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: This application has already been subject to review. Following a further examination of the papers it has been decided to approve the visit visa. The applicant will be formally notified by the Department of Foreign Affairs in the next couple of days.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application in question was received in my Department on 1 October 2004 and sought a re-entry visa for a child whose parents have been granted leave to remain in the State. The visa officer who assessed the application was not satisfied with the information provided with the application, particularly regarding the immigration history and identity documentation in relation to the child....

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to takes Questions Nos. 501 and 502 together. The implementation group on Garda vetting, which is chaired by the Garda authorities, has met on six occasions to date since its first meeting in November 2004, with an average frequency of approximately one meeting every five weeks. Regarding the exchange of information, I am informed by the Garda authorities that reciprocal...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: Marriage to an Irish national does not grant any automatic right to enter or reside in the State solely on that basis. A citizen of a visa required country, whether or not that person is married to an Irish national, is obliged to have a valid Irish visa on each occasion they arrive at the frontiers of the State. The person in question is a national of a visa required country. The person was...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are four ways in which a person born outside Ireland can obtain Irish citizenship, namely: by means of a grant as a token of honour; by descent; by naturalisation; or by marriage to an Irish citizen, that is, post-nuptial citizenship. It is assumed, for the purposes of this reply, that neither honorary citizenship nor citizenship by descent are relevant in this context. Accordingly, I...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (30 Jun 2005)

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