Results 15,161-15,180 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (26 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy may be aware that the group in question has been awarded staffing grant assistance of €106,663 to date under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme, EOCP, 2000-2006. I understand that an application for capital grant assistance under the EOCP was submitted by this group to my Department in January 2004. This application has been forwarded to Area Development Management Ltd.,...

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

Michael McDowell: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was for the stated purposes of enabling a non-EEA national travel to the State for a short-term visit to an Irish national. When assessing a visa application of this sort, the visa officer will expect to see sufficient evidence of a prior existing relationship between the applicant and their reference in Ireland, including evidence that they have...

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

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 February 2000 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his 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, he was informed by letter dated 30 April 2003 that the...

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have in course of development a set of legislative proposals among which I propose to include provisions dealing with some necessary modifications to the Juries Act 1976. These modifications include the issue of the sequestration of juries, aspects of exemptions and exclusions from jury service and the question of penalties for non-attendance for jury duty.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy refers to two visa applications in his question but he has only supplied a single reference number. Based on the name and date of birth of the applicant my officials were able to locate the previous application. A previous application, No. 1353245, was refused by my Department on 11 June 2003. The applicant had applied for a visa for her elderly father to join her in the State as a...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of each Garda district in Cork city and county as of 23 May 2005, and the corresponding population figures, formulated from statistics gathered for the 2002 census population, were as set out in the table. District Strength Population Cork City Division: Anglesea St 295 36,657 ...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of each Garda district in Dublin city and county as of 23 May 2005, along with the corresponding population figures, formulated from statistics gathered for the 2002 census, was as set out in the table. District Strength Population D.M.R. South Central Division: Pearse St. 328 17,972 ...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The reference number, 180019, supplied by the Deputy is incorrect. I understand he refers to application number 1800190 which was refused by my Department on 13 May 2005. The applicant was issued with written notification of the reasons for refusal by my Department on 19 May 2005. When assessing any visa application, the visa officer must consider various matters including, for example,...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer of part sale or open new folio which was lodged on 25 May 2004. Dealing number D2004CR005118P refers. I am further informed that this application was rejected on 18 August 2004. However, I understand the application was re-lodged on 7 September 2004, under dealing number 2004CR008527V. This application was...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 to 182, inclusive, together. The person concerned, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 13 February 2005 and claimed asylum. The application of the person concerned was refused by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and he was notified of this recommendation by letter dated 4 March 2005. His subsequent appeal was refused by the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident to which the Deputy refers is the subject of a major ongoing Garda investigation that encompasses several Garda divisions and specialised Garda units. I am further informed that this investigation has, to date, led to a number of arrests and that it is anticipated that more arrests will follow as further progress is made. The Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 May 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 in regard to all ranks in each Garda station in the Dublin metropolitan region as at 31 December for 1997 to 2004 and at 24 May 2005, as well as the population covered by each station, formulated from the figures gathered in the 2002...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 May 2005)

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

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has been granted leave to remain in the State for a period of one year. This has been conveyed to him in a letter dated 24 May 2005. Upon receipt of this letter the person concerned is advised to contact the Garda national immigration bureau, 13 and 14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, to obtain the appropriate registration.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application was received by my Department regarding the person to whom the Deputy refers on 11 October 2004. The average time for processing applications for naturalisation is 24 months. However, as the processing of applications made on behalf of minors is less complex than those made by adults, the processing time for such applications can be significantly shorter. I will inform the...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The position is that while I have invited organisations and private individuals to submit their views or suggestions on all or specific parts of the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill by 31 May 2005, I will take account of submissions received within a short period after that date.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 May 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 further documentation to enable the processing of the application issued on 10 May 2005 and a reply is still awaited. On receipt of the information requested the case will then be finalised within a short period of time.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources including personnel, that the current personnel strength of the community policing unit at Cabra Garda station is four. Garda authorities have also informed me that two of these gardaí are deployed on a full-time basis to the Navan Road area, encompassing Ashington, Kinvara, Ashtown,...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Garda authorities that the lane referred to is controlled by means of locked gates at both ends and that this area is subject to regular foot patrols from personnel from Cabra Garda station. They are assisted by mobile uniform and plain clothes patrols. There is no green space near the area referred to.

Written Answers — Under Age Drinking: Under Age Drinking (25 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to have been brought to the attention of the gardaí by local residents. The premises have been subject to Garda surveillance on a number of occasions and no evidence was found of the supply of alcohol to under age youths. I am assured by the Garda authorities that the area concerned is subject to ongoing foot and mobile...