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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: As regards crime figures, the Deputy will be aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in interpreting levels of crime between quarters, I am pleased to note that during my term of office...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application in question sought to enable the wife and children of a person who has temporary leave to remain here until 5 March 2006 to join him in the State. Having given full consideration to the applications the visas were refused because the visa officer was not satisfied, on the basis of documentation supplied, that the applicants could be fully supported by the spouse in the State...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: To date, my Department has not received the visa application to which the Deputy is referring.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 to 267, inclusive, together. As regards crime figures, the Deputy will be aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in interpreting levels of crime...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am aware of the complaints of the persons concerned, which were also the subject of a parliamentary question answered on 10 May. The central issue linking these complaints is the issue of costs for persons appearing before the Morris tribunal. This issue has been raised many times in the House and the position is clear. The current legislation, the Tribunal of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 15 March 2004. The average processing time for such an application is currently 24 months. On the basis of the current average processing time, it is likely therefore that the application of the individual concerned will be finalised in early...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has instituted judicial review proceedings challenging a deportation order made in respect of him and, accordingly, as the matter is sub judice, I do not propose to comment further in this case.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for a transfer sale which was originally lodged on 12 December 2004 — dealing No. D2004TJ026975X refers. I am further informed that the application was rejected on 1 March, 2005 and re-lodged on 11 March 2005 — dealing No. D2005TJ005850B refers. I am also informed that a query issued to the lodging solicitors on 15 March...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that permission to remain for the child in question has been granted.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for voluntary transfer which was lodged on 30 November, 2004 — dealing No. D2004TJ025267R refers. I am further informed that this application was completed on 13 May 2005.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 to 279, inclusive, together. With regard to crime figures the Deputy will be aware that on becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I arranged for the publication of headline crime statistics on a quarterly basis to improve the quality of information available to the public. While caution should be exercised in interpreting levels of crime...

Written Answers — Court Cases: Court Cases (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I replied to the Deputy by letter dated 5 May 2005, the details of which I repeat hereafter. The question is very broad and it has proved difficult to identify those cases before the courts which relate to "any aspect of immigration". There are three types of court cases which could potentially fall within the ambit of the question. These are where charges under various laws have been brought...

Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department is finalising its annual report for 2004 and I anticipate that it will be published in mid-year, following its translation into Irish. The Deputy may be interested to note that my Department has recently completed its third progress report on the implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government commitments for which it is responsible — almost 70 commitments in total. The...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand from the Garda authorities that local management is aware of an increase in anti-social behaviour at the location referred to by the Deputy. I understand that over the past eight weeks 39 persons have been arrested for public order offences at the location. I am further informed that mobile and foot patrols, particularly community gardaí, are giving increased attention to the...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The equal opportunities child care programme, EOCP, is a seven year development programme and provides grant assistance towards the staffing costs of community based and not-for-profit child care services which have a clear focus on disadvantage and can demonstrate they are supporting disadvantaged parents to access employment, education or training. The group in question has received...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is in the final stages of processing and will be submitted to me for a decision as soon as possible. I will inform both the applicant and the Deputy as soon as I have made a decision in the matter.

Written Answers — Garda Computer Systems: Garda Computer Systems (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána has a number of computer systems in operation and employs a wide range of security solutions, policies and procedures to safeguard these systems from unwarranted intrusion and attack. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as a consequence of these security policies and practices, Garda systems have not suffered from an invasive attack from 2002 to date. In keeping...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish born child under the revised arrangements was received from the persons concerned on 31 March 2005. The applicants have not as yet formally advised my Department of the cancellation of their applications. The applications are currently being processed and the passports were returned to the persons...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application in question was to enable the mother of a non-EEA national to visit with family in the State. In assessing any visa application, the visa officer will consider various matters, including whether it is reasonable in all the circumstances to conclude that the applicant would fully honour the conditions of the visa, for example, it is unlikely the applicant would overstay the...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (17 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my announcement of 30 December 2004 on enhanced access to the Department's historic records to complement the arrangements already in place for the transfer of 30 year old records to the National Archives under the provisions of the National Archives Act 1986. The records in question are those which are over 30 years old but have not previously been made available for...