Results 15,141-15,160 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am aware that there have been some incidents of vandalism on buses in the Dublin 10 area and I understand that the Garda Síochána is working closely with Dublin Bus on this matter.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible to compile the information requested in the timeframe allowed. I will arrange for the information to be forwarded directly to the Deputy at the earliest possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: Judicial reviews of recommendations, determinations or decisions of the Refugee Applications Commissioner or the Refugee Appeals Tribunal are dealt with, as appropriate, by the independent offices involved. Judicial reviews of the Minister's decisions in this area involve mostly challenges to deportation orders, proposals to deport and related matters. My Department has a judicial review unit...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to provide a new Garda station at the location mentioned by the Deputy. As a first step in the process, the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility in such matters, has been asked to acquire a suitable site. In addition, the Deputy will be aware that last year the Office of Public Works publicised a pilot equity exchange programme, the purpose of which was to provide...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of persons deported to 13 May in 2005 is 110. In the same period, a further 59 persons were transferred to other EU member states under the Dublin II regulations — Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003 — to have their asylum applications processed there. Another 114 persons opted to return home voluntarily under section 3(4)(b) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. I should...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application under section 49 — that is, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession — of the Registration of Titles Act 1964 which was lodged on 26 April 2002. Dealing number D2002GY003490D refers. I understand that due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination of claims for...

Written Answers — Crime Scene Photography: Crime Scene Photography (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am aware of the newspaper photographs referred to by the Deputy. I am informed that on the day in question the crime scene was immediately sealed off by the Garda authorities with a number of adjacent streets included in the cordon area. In addition, direct action was taken by gardaí at the scene to ensure there was no encroachment by reporters or photographers at the scene. I am assured...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The persons concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of their parentage of an Irish citizen child on 30 March 2005. Their applications were acknowledged on 14 April 2005. Their passports have now been checked, copied and returned by registered post. Applications are being dealt with in order of receipt in so far as is possible and as expeditiously as...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of the problems being caused to residents by anti-social behaviour at the area in question. I am further informed that the Garda authorities meet on a quarterly basis with representatives from Dublin City Council to discuss problem issues arising at this location, with a view to agreeing measures to address these issues. I am assured...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the suspicious transaction reports referred to by the Deputy were notified to both the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that there are regular meetings between the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners to determine, having regard to the circumstances of each case, which agency...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy will be aware that in October 2004 the Government approved my proposal to increase the strength of the Garda Síochána to 14,000 members on a phased basis, in line with the An Agreed Programme for Government commitment in this regard. This is a key commitment in the programme for Government and its implementation will significantly strengthen the operational capacity of the force....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The reference number supplied by the Deputy relates to a re-entry visa for a non-EEA national employed in the State under the employment permits scheme. This application was approved by my Department on 16 February 2005. However, the applicant had also sought to add her child to her visa to allow her bring him from his country of residence into the State on a temporary basis. When assessing...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of their parentage of an Irish citizen child under the revised arrangements announced on 15 January 2005. The application was acknowledged on the same day. The person's passport has been checked, copied and returned by registered post. Applications are being dealt with in order of receipt in so far as...

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The contract entered into with the vendor was for a site consisting of 150 acres, the exact boundaries of which were agreed between the solicitors acting for the vendor and the Chief State Solicitor. I cannot comment on issues relating to lands which were not included in the contract.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply I gave to Questions Nos. 178 to 182, inclusive, on Wednesday, 25 May 2005. The position is as set out there.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (26 May 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 each Garda district in the Dublin metropolitan area as at 31 December 2000, 2004 and at 23 May 2005 was as set out in the table. District Strength 31/12/00 Strength 31/12/04 Strength 23/05/05 D.M.R. South...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish citizen child on 24 February 2005. The application was acknowledged on the same day. His passport has been checked, copied and returned to him by registered post. Applications are being dealt with in order of receipt in so far as is possible and as expeditiously as possible....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The persons concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of their parentage of an Irish citizen child under the revised arrangements announced on 15 January 2005. Their applications were acknowledged on 28 February 2005. Applications are being dealt with in order of receipt in so far as is possible and as expeditiously as possible. Given the number of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: In February 2004 the person in question submitted an application for a visa which was subsequently refused by my Department on 24 March 2004. The application was refused as the visa officer was not satisfied that the applicant would observe the conditions of the visa applied for and had not demonstrated sufficient obligations to return to the country of origin. The visa officer was unable to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa reference number supplied by the Deputy refers to an application that was refused by my Department on 23 December 2003 and as such has not been under active consideration by my Department for quite some time. The Deputy received a detailed explanation of the outcome of this case in June 2004 in response to correspondence with my Department. A search of all visa records held by my...