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Written Answers — Garda Compensation Application: Garda Compensation Application (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand the Deputy's question is referring to the length of time it is taking to process the member's application for compensation under the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945. As I stated in my previous reply on this matter, in Parliamentary Question No. 465 on 22 March 2005, in making a decision on an application for compensation under the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, Ennis is one of 17 locations nationwide selected to receive a Garda CCTV system. This programme of implementation of CCTV systems is being implemented on a phased basis as follows: Phase 1 — Bray, Dundalk, Dun Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway and Limerick Phase 2 — Athlone, Clondalkin, Tallaght and Waterford Phase 3 — Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar, Clonmel, Ennis,...

Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the time available for answering parliamentary questions it has not been possible to compile the detailed information requested by the Deputy. The information sought is being compiled at present and I will forward it to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600, 601 and 616 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 20 fixed camera installation posts at various locations in the Dublin area and the Louth-Meath division. There are three cameras rotated between these fixed camera installation posts. I am also informed by the Garda that there is a range of mobile speed detection equipment,...

Written Answers — Garda Personnel: Garda Personnel (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that there are currently three juvenile liaison officers appointed in the Wicklow-Wexford division and they are assigned to Wexford, New Ross and Arklow Garda stations. I am further informed that during 2004 the juvenile liaison officers in the Wicklow-Wexford...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: In light of the very broad range of the question, I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the necessary information. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: Provision of the type of accommodation referred to by the Deputy is, in many instances, arranged for by the Office of Public Works. In the time available it has not been possible to obtain information in respect of such accommodation as had been arranged for directly by the Department. I will forward that information to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The total number of prison grade staff employed by the Prison Service at end May 2005 was 3,188. This number includes some staff who work part-time and the total staff employed is the equivalent of 3,151 whole-time equivalent staff.

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested regarding the number of cases handled by the probation and welfare service, for the years 2000 to 2003 is set out as follows in tabular format. These figures are provisional and will form part of the probation and welfare service multi-annual report 2000 to 2003 which will be published shortly. The figures for 2004 and to date are not yet available. However, the 2004...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were for the purposes of allowing two non-EEA nationals travel to the State for a short-term visit. Application number 1760456 was refused by my Department on 23 March 2005. The second application, application number 1760457, was refused by my Department on 29 March 2005. In assessing any visa application, the visa officer will consider various...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: Special-political staff appointed by me since my appointment are as follows: Name Title Date of Appointment Total Annual Salary Sinead McSweeney Special Adviser 07/06/2002-18/06/2004 Principal Officer Higher Scale €74,466-€91,841 (Payscale as at 01/01/2004) Pension Contribution of 11% Alan Mulligan (Civil Servant) Programme Delivery Manager Special Adviser...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for first registration which was lodged on 29 March 2005. Dealing Number D2005CR003500T refers. I understand that due to the complicated nature of these type of cases, which require examination of an applicant's entitlement to the property concerned, it is not possible to estimate a date of completion at this time. I am...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that this fire occurred in a hotel in County Donegal on 8 August 1980 where ten people tragically lost their lives. The exact cause of the fire was not conclusively established. However, an investigation was conducted and the indications were that the cause of the fire was an electrical fault leading to overheated wires behind facia boards. There is no...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 612 together. The question of the extension of the terms of reference of the Morris tribunal to cover the tragic event in question was raised by the person concerned and by Members of the House around the time of the establishment of the tribunal. I also understand that it was the subject of a request under the Freedom of information Act which was...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation by the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department in February 2003. Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that an applicant for naturalisation must have a period of one year's continuous residence in the State before the date of the application and a...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transmission of part which was lodged on 24 March 2004. Dealing Number D2004SM002579W refers. I am further informed that this application is in the final stages of completion and, subject to no queries arising, will be completed within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Civil Service Allowances: Civil Service Allowances (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: The position with regard to the payment of travel and subsistence to the staff concerned was set out in my replies to Questions Nos. 198 and 199 on 16 June 2004. I indicated that the payment of travel and subsistence is governed by the provisions of Department of the Public Service Circular 11/82. It is a matter for each Department to determine whether it would be appropriate to make travel...

Written Answers — Firearms Offences: Firearms Offences (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: According to the Garda authorities the category of "pistol-revolver" on the crime recording system is broad and captures different types of pistols and revolvers including starting pistols, air pistols, antique pistols and flare pistols. Starting pistols, antique pistols and flare pistols do not require a firearm certificate for possession, use or carriage. Where an air pistol falls under the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Killucan Garda station as at 24 June 2005 was one garda. As I stated in my reply to Question No. 263 of 18 May 2005, it is the responsibility of the divisional officer to allocate personnel within his or her division. I am advised...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2005)

Michael McDowell: Applications for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005 for the processing of applications from the non-national parents of Irish born children born before 1 January 2005 were received from the persons concerned on 27 January 2005. Some 18,000 applications were received under the revised arrangements and more than 7,600 have been...