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- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: The direct provision system seeks to ensure that the accommodation and ancillary services provided by the State meet the requirements of asylum seekers during the period in which their requests for asylum are being processed. In addition, a direct provision allowance of â¬19.10 per adult and â¬9.60 per child was introduced several years ago and is paid by community welfare officers,...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: On Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, I propose to introduce measures to provide that firearms and other offensive weapons may be surrendered to the Garda. I will also be proposing a range of measures to increase sentences for more serious range of firearms offences, including the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences in some cases. My full range of proposals will be...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: The non-EEA national in question has been residing in Ireland for the last 25 years but has only recently sought to regularise her immigration status in the State. Certain documentary evidence has been requested from her legal representative in support of her application for residency. On receipt of the required evidence, I expect that the matter will be finalised quickly.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies of today's date to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 5 and 6.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 opportunity.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: On Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, I propose to introduce measures to provide that firearms and other offensive weapons may be surrendered to the Garda. I will also be proposing a range of measures to increase sentences for more serious range of firearms offences, including the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences in some cases. My full range of proposals will be...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: There is a particular overriding necessity to ensure that public safety and security are given priority in any review of policy and legislation for firearms. I have decided to introduce at an early stage, certain proposals for inclusion in the Criminal Justice Bill. The Bill, as published, contains one of those proposals, to provide for the secure custody of firearms. Other provisions will be...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the procedures in place to record criminal incidents are such that the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. I am further informed that the research and retrieval and verification of data required to furnish the information in question would place an inordinate demand on Garda resources.
- Written Answers — Private Security Industry: Private Security Industry (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I am concerned that there is some evidence of unacceptable elements entering the private security industry. That is one reason why I have introduced legislation to regulate the industry. The Private Security Services Act 2004 was signed into law on 4 May 2004. This Act allows for, inter alia, the establishment of a private security authority to control and supervise persons providing security...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 opportunity.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies of today's date to Questions Nos. 5 and 6.
- Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a formal audit of the amount of property allegedly in the hands of criminal bosses has not been carried out to date given the inherent difficulties involved, not least because of the extent of potential overlaps between various criminal activities. Data available from the Criminal Assets Bureau may be indicative. Since its inception in 1996, the...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 opportunity.
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 opportunity.
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the total personnel strength of Garda stations in County Kildare as of 13 May 2005 was 240, all ranks. Local Garda management is satisfied that the resources allocated to each Garda station in County Kildare are...
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 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 — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the reply I gave to Question No. 206 on Thursday, 28 April 2005. I am not aware of any reports of the type mentioned by the Deputy. All cases where a decision to deport is recommended by my officials are considered, inter alia, under the provisions of section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, prohibition of refoulement, before such a decision is made. I am satisfied that the...
- Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: The number in custody on 13 May 2005 was 3,226 as against a maximum bed capacity of 3,370. A further 188 prisoners were on temporary release on that date. On the date in question, 96% of the total bed capacity was in use. It must be noted, however, that accommodating prisoners is not simply a matter of matching the global prisoner population to a global figure for beds or cells. A number of...
- Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: The Children Act 2001 is a fundamental revision of the law governing the treatment of children in conflict with the law and non-offending children in need of special care and protection. The principal considerations behind the Act are prevention, through early intervention, is desirable; diversion, where a child has committed an offence, is the preferred option where society would not be...
- Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (17 May 2005)
Michael McDowell: I have recently published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill which will streamline and modernise our liquor licensing laws. This will involve repealing the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions. The proposed Bill provides for the creation of a café bar licence which was a key recommendation in the final report of the...