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Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I expect that a decision on the case of the person referred to will be forwarded to the United Kingdom authorities very shortly. It should be noted that the convention on the transfer of sentenced persons requires extensive documentation to be exchanged between both jurisdictions to allow an application to be fully considered. A three-way consent is also required to enable any transfer to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of applications received for residency in the State based solely on marriage to an Irish national are as follows: 156 in 2001; 191 in 2002; 271 in 2003; 326 in 2004 and 93 to end April 2005. Figures are not available for 2000. Applications of the type referred to by the Deputy are dealt with in chronological order, in fairness to all such applicants, and take approximately 16...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 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 Castledermot Garda station as at 9 May 2005 was two — all ranks. Local Garda management is satisfied that the present strength of Castledermot Garda station is sufficient to meet the present policing needs of the area. With regard...

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for deed of charge which was lodged on 13 October 2004. Dealing number D2004SM008627Q refers. I am further informed that this application is associated with dealing number D2004SM006350T in respect of which a land certificate has been requested by the Land Registry from the lodging solicitors. I am also informed that on...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: There was a decrease of 22% in assault causing harm and a decrease of 23% in minor assaults in 2003 compared with 2002. There was almost a 22% decrease in criminal damage cases and 4% decrease in public order offences in the same period. Assaults causing harm decreased by a further 1% in 2004 compared with 2003 and by 15% for the first quarter of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004....

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer of part which was lodged on 19 March 2004. Dealing number D2004SM002488U refers. I am further informed that the application is receiving attention in the Land Registry and, subject to no queries arising, should be completed within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 365 together. I refer the Deputies to the reply I gave to Questions Nos. 719 and 741 on Wednesday, 26 January 2005. The person concerned is awaiting deportation following a full and comprehensive examination, including all refoulement matters, of his application to remain temporarily in the State. The decision to deport therefore remains unchanged. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department has not to date received a visa application to reside for the person named by the Deputy. As processing times for visa applications are on average between four and six weeks from the date of receipt in my Department, the applicant can expect a decision within this timeframe.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 355, inclusive, together. 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 — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 to 361, inclusive, together. 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 — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 371 together. The position is that I have recently published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill that will streamline and modernise our liquor licensing laws. This will involve repealing the Liquor Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions. As part of a consultative process, I have...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned, a Croatian national, arrived in the State on 28 December 2000 and claimed asylum. His application was refused by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and he was notified of this recommendation by letter on 5 February 2002. His subsequent appeal was refused by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and he was notified of this recommendation by letter on...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 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 the Wicklow town Garda station as on 31 December in each of the years 1997 to 2004 was as follows. Date Strength 31/12/1997 33 31/12/1998 39 31/12/1999 40 31/12/2000 39 31/12/2001 40 31/12/2002 41 31/12/2003...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the context of the Good Friday Agreement, negotiations are taking place on an intergovernmental agreement on North-South co-operation on criminal justice matters, together with an associated work programme, and are expected to be finalised in the near future. One of the items under consideration for inclusion in the work programme is the establishment of a working group to review the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 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 Arklow Garda station as on 31 December in each of the years 1997 to 2004 was as set out in the following table. Date Strength 31/12/1997 22 31/12/1998 25 31/12/1999 24 31/12/2000 24 31/12/2001 25 31/12/2002 28 ...

Written Answers — Communications Regulation: Communications Regulation (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The regulator and statutory body responsible for the electronic communications sector, telecommunications, radiocommunications and broadcasting transmission, and the postal sector is ComReg. Questions regarding its functions should be referred to my colleague the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

Written Answers — Ground Rents: Ground Rents (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The position is that ground rent is payable by the ground rent tenant to the ground rent landlord and therefore there is no information available to me to indicate the amount raised from ground rents in 2004.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my statement to the Dáil during the Adjournment debate on Thursday, 5 May 2005 regarding the policy on the deportation of persons due to sit State examinations. The person concerned is a refused asylum seeker in respect of whom a deportation order was made on 8 March 2005. The order was served on him by registered post requiring him to report to the Garda National...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: The correspondence relates generally to the question of the payment of the costs of representation for a party attending the Morris tribunal. The issue has been raised on many occasions and the position on this matter is clear. The current legislation, the Tribunal of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2002, provides that the question of costs is solely a matter for the tribunal. The Acts...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 to 380, inclusive, together. Concerning 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...