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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a number of searches were carried at various locations in furtherance of a criminal investigation into suspected money laundering activities. These searches, which commenced on 16 February last, led to the seizure of significant sums of money and the arrest of a number of persons. One such person has now been charged with membership of an unlawful...

Written Answers — Garda Compensation: Garda Compensation (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: In making a decision on an application for compensation under the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945, my Department has, in accordance with section 6(1)(b) of the 1941 Act, regard to all the relevant facts including the reports from the Garda authorities and the Garda chief medical officer, setting out the background to the case and the precise nature of the injuries...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 November 2000 with three of her children and applied for asylum on 16 November 2000. She was interviewed about her claim for refugee status on 15 October 2001 by an officer of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. Her claim was subsequently refused on 21 November 2001. The person concerned appealed this decision on 11 December 2001 and had her...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of the Limerick division as at 18 March 2005 was 482, all ranks. Local Garda management is satisfied that the areas adjacent to Limerick Regional Hospital are well serviced by the gardaí from Roxboro Road station. Local Garda management...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources that the Laragh, Glendalough and Roundwood areas of County Wicklow are policed by gardaí attached to Rathdrum and Roundwood Garda stations. The personnel strength, all ranks, of the Rathdrum, Roundwood and Enniskerry Garda stations, as at 18 March 2005 was as set out in this table ...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The precise working arrangements for the joint policing committees which it is proposed to establish under section 32 of the Bill have not been finalised. Under section 31, the guidelines for the establishment of the committees have to be drawn up following consultation with my colleague the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. My priority, at present, is to guide the Bill...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 470 to 472, inclusive, together. Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, repealing Council Regulation (EC) No. 1347/2000, which applies as from 1 March 2005, contains no new provisions which impact on Irish matrimonial law....

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities responsible for the detailed allocation of personnel and resources that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda station as at 18 March 2005 was 171, all ranks, and that an additional three gardaí are due to be allocated to Tallaght Garda station on 2 April 2005. Local Garda management states that the Jobstown area is patrolled on foot by two dedicated...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, 17 locations throughout the country, including Tallaght, are set to receive town centre CCTV systems. This expansion is being implemented on a phased basis: 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 and Sligo....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the case of one of the persons concerned, my Department has been in contact with the reference in Ireland and the visa has been approved. In the case of the second person concerned, the visa officer made several attempts to contact the applicant's reference in the State to clarify an issue relating to the application. When contact was finally made, the reference informed the visa officer...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the light of more recent representations made on his behalf, I have reviewed my earlier decision in this case to deport the person concerned. I have decided that the earlier deportation order should be revoked and that temporary leave to remain in the State should be granted for a period of one year. The person concerned has been informed.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 was submitted by the private provider in question some time ago. The programme is a seven year development programme which aims to increase the availability and quality of child care to support parents in employment, education and training. Each application for funding undergoes a thorough...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for a transfer order which was lodged on 16 August 2001. Dealing number D2001WS006633E refers. I am further informed that this application was completed on 15 March 2005.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has not, to date, required my Department to prepare a draft scheme under section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003. Consequently, the information sought by the Deputy on costs associated with the preparation of such a draft scheme does not exist.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 is a seven year development programme which aims to increase the availability and quality of child care to support parents in employment, education and training. A total of €169,305 has already been committed to groups in the Newmarket area of County Cork in respect of two applications for capital grant assistance under the EOCP. One of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. Applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. A final...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. Applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. A final...

Written Answers — National Age Cards: National Age Cards (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities about the national age card scheme and the information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Year Number of cards issued Amount collected â'¬ 2003 57,695 346,170 2004 44,472 266,832 The Garda authorities continuously monitor the scheme to ensure that it takes account of changing circumstances and is adapted as...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 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 13 February 2002. I considered the application on 31 March 2004 and decided not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned on 28 May 2004, together with the reasons for same. My...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: It was planned to address the accommodation requirements at Buncrana by providing an extension and by refurbishing the existing Garda station. Two other proposals to address the accommodation needs of Buncrana have since emerged and are being considered by the Garda authorities — a new station on a greenfield site and the possibility of a new station being included in a one-stop-shop...