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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 731 together. I, and the officials of my Department on my behalf, have been in regular communication over a significant period with the Garda authorities in relation to issues arising from the investigation of the double murder in the Grangegorman area on 6-7 March 1997. Each such communication could be regarded as a request for a report. In view of...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that 1,421 recruits have graduated from the Garda College since 6 June 2002. The figure refers to those who have successfully completed the student-probationer education and training programme. I am further informed that a total of 1,235 members, all ranks, have...

Written Answers — Prison Reports: Prison Reports (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The formal reports received by my Department from the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention, since his appointment, are as follows: First Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention; Report of the Inspection of Cloverhill Prison; Report of the Inspection of Mountjoy Prison and the Dóchas Centre; Report of the Inspection of Portlaoise Prison; Report of the...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints: Garda Complaints (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to court awards and out of court settlements in actions taken against members of the Garda Síochána in respect of assault, unlawful arrest or other breaches of citizens' rights is set out in the table below. As of 31 December 2003, there were approximately 750 civil actions taken against members of the Garda Síochána in hand. A detailed...

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The criteria employed in the assessment of the site are set out in the minutes of the selection committee which have been published. I am satisfied that proper procedures were followed and I reject any suggestion to the contrary.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I was pleased to note decreases in aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, rape of a female and unlawful carnal knowledge in the provisional headline crime figures for the quarter ending 31 March 2005 which I have just released. I was concerned, however, to see a recorded increase in the number of cases of rape section 4. With regard to the number of detections, I can assure the Deputy...

Written Answers — Prison Visiting Committees: Prison Visiting Committees (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The number of miles recorded on the financial management systems in my Department for members of the prison visiting committees for the period January to December 2004 is 282,629 at a cost of €295,432.69. As I have previously explained, a visiting committee is appointed to each prison under the Prisons (Visiting Committees) Act, 1925 and Prisons (Visiting Committees) Order, 1925. Vouched...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the detailed breakdown of staff numbers currently employed in training and other duties at the Garda College, Templemore, as sought by the Deputy is as set out hereunder:

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: In relation to all files submitted to me containing recommendations for deportation, it is plainly necessary for officials to collate and summarise all relevant information and present it in a coherent and consistent format for me to consider. Almost without exception, this involves, first, a summary of all available information on each of the 11 factors in section 3(6) of the 1999 Act and,...

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Criminal Assets Bureau enforces the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 which provides statutory procedures of restraint. The effect of restraint orders made by the High Court is to freeze, for at least seven years, property deemed to be the proceeds of crime. After that period, a disposal order may be sought from the court to vest the property in the Minister for Finance. It is only where the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: Legislation governing road traffic law is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport. The law pertaining to exhaust systems on vehicles is contained in Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicle) Regulations 1963, as amended. These regulations are enforced by the Garda Síochána. The Garda authorities inform me that the number of prosecutions provided by the PULSE...

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: Preparation of the national disability strategy has been guided by the Cabinet committee on social inclusion. The approach recognises the crosscutting nature of the issues and elements involved. The committee will continue in its work as the elements of the strategy are being put in place. The national disability strategy was launched by the Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, on 21 September...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the steering group for the national action plan against racism. I announced the membership of this group on 10 March 2005 and details can be found in the media centre,press release of 10 March 2005, of my Department's website at www.justice.ie. The membership of the steering group is as follows: Ms Lucy Gaffney, Chair, Mr. Niall Crowley, CEO of the...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, 17 locations throughout the country, including Kilkenny, are set to receive town centre CCTV systems. This expansion is being implemented on a phased basis as follows: phase 1 — Bray, Dundalk, Dún Laoghaire, Finglas, Galway and Limerick; phase 2 — Athlone, Clondalkin, Tallaght and Waterford; and phase 3 — Ballyfermot, Carlow, Castlebar, Clonmel, Ennis, Kilkenny...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 657, 658 and 681 together. In my statement to the Dáil during the Adjournment Debate on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, I outlined the basis for the deportation of the person concerned and in my statement in the Seanad Adjournment Debate on Thursday, 24 March 2005, I outlined the basis for my decision to allow the person return. The proposal put to me to deport this...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Apr 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, all ranks, of Ardee, Colon, Drogheda and Dundalk Garda Stations and the Louth and Meath Division on the 17 March 2005 was as follows: Number Ardee 10 Colon 2 Drogheda 87 Dundalk 99 Louth and Meath Division 530 For...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of arrests made by gardaí on St Patrick's Day in County Louth and the locations are as set out in the table below. Location within County Louth Number of arrests Dundalk 14 Drogheda 4 Total 18

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned and her son, both of whom are Nigerian nationals, arrived in the State on 15 June 1998 and applied for asylum. Their claim for refugee status was considered under the process then applicable and was refused by the asylum division of my Department. They were notified of the decision on 10 December 1999. The applicants then appealed this decision to the appropriate body at...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer of part which was lodged on 7 March, 2005. Dealing No. D2005SM002602K refers. I am further informed that this application was completed on 31 March 2005.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda national immigration bureau removed a total of 35 Nigerian nationals on a charter flight to Lagos on the night of 14 to 15 March 2005. The persons concerned were mainly former asylum seekers who had their claims for refugee status refused after full consideration by one or both of the two independent statutory offices established to consider such applications, that is, the Office of...