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Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The issuance of passports is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. An Irish passport can only be issued to an Irish citizen. On the basis of the information supplied by the Deputy, the person in question is an Irish citizen. It would appear that the purpose of the process now under way is to determine, on the basis of objectively verifiable information, whether the...

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The statistical information requested by the Deputy is not available. To attempt to compile this material would entail examination of a large number of records going back over the past three years. Even then, it is probable that seizures of drugs, or suspected drugs, would be recorded under the generic description of "prohibited articles-substances" and not classified separately. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to build a new Garda station in Wexford town. As a first and necessary step, the Office of Public Works was requested to secure a suitable site in the town. In this regard, I have been informed by that office that the necessary procedures to complete the purchase of a particular site are nearing completion. When the site has been secured, consideration will then be given to...

Written Answers — Court Actions: Court Actions (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I can only reply to the Deputy's question in so far as it relates to my Department. I draw his attention to the work of the State Claims Agency. Under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000, the management of personal injury and property damage claims against the State and the underlying risks was delegated to the National Treasury Management Agency. I can further inform...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: All matters pertaining to the issue of Irish passports are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. However, prior to obtaining an Irish passport, a non-national must first obtain Irish citizenship. On the basis of the information supplied, it appears that naturalisation is the appropriate route to Irish citizenship for the person in the question. Such...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: Between 18 July 2003 and 12 October 2004, 384 deportation orders were made in respect of parents of Irish born children, of whom 41 were deported. There are currently a total of 128 cases of judicial review before the courts challenging the making of deportation orders where the principal issue of contention is the right of the State to deport non-national parents of children born in the...

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The names of the members of the committee which examined possible sites for a prison facility to replace the Mountjoy complex are set out below. CB Richard Ellis Gunne, CBRE, assisted and other professional advice in regard of particular sites was availed of as required. Name Position Mr. James Martin (Chairman) Assistant Secretary, Prisons and Probation and Welfare Policy Division,...

Written Answers — Prisons Building Programme: Prisons Building Programme (2 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy is available from the minutes of the committee which examined potential sites. Arrangements are being made for these to be posted on my Department's website, www.justice.ie, and they will be available tomorrow.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Coillte forest roads and paths do not come within the meaning of a public place under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004. Legislation governing lands owned by Coillte are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, and I have been informed by her Department that there is no legislation governing the use of scrambling motorbikes...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is open to the person concerned to make an application for residency in the State on the basis of her parentage of an Irish born child born prior to 1 January 2005. The details of the revised arrangements for the consideration of applications for permission to remain in the State made by the non-national parents of Irish born children born before 1 January 2005 were publicly announced on...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 264, inclusive, together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Garda mounted unit has been deployed to all Garda regions in support of Garda operational requirements since its formation in 1998. The unit is deployed to Garda regions in mainly a crime...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The applications in question were approved on 31 January. The persons concerned will be informed of this decision through the Irish mission in their country of origin.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The position is that the person concerned arrived in the State on 5 November 2002 and claimed asylum. His application was refused and he was notified of this recommendation by letter of 10 July 2003. His subsequent appeal was refused and he was notified of this recommendation by letter of 31 October 2003. He was notified of my decision to refuse him refugee status by letter of 25 February...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: My Department has recently been in correspondence with the refugee regarding documentation submitted in support of the application. On receipt of a response from the person in question, the application will be further considered.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, a key service required by women who have been victims of a sexual assault is medical treatment and counselling and these are the responsibility of the relevant health board. The services for which my Department has responsibility relate mainly to the civil and criminal justice systems. I can assure the Deputy that any sexual assault reported to the Garda...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application under section 49, that is, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession, under the Registration of Title Act 1964, which was lodged on 10 April 2002 — dealing No. D2002GY003490D refers. I understand that due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination of claims for...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, purchased Broc House in June 2000, for the provision of accommodation to asylum seekers. Following the purchase, judicial review proceedings were initiated against the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: In my reply to Question No. 320 of 14 December 2004 to the Deputy I outlined the reasons for the refusal of the visa application in question and the subsequent refusal on appeal. The onus is on the applicant to provide sufficient documentation to enable both the initial application and, where applicable, an appeal to be examined fully and in this case it was deemed that the evidence provided...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested is not readily available and could only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources which could not be justified in the circumstances.

Written Answers — Joyriding Offences: Joyriding Offences (1 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: As I am sure the Deputy will appreciate, so called 'joyriding' is a complex problem which, while requiring significant inputs from the criminal justice system, can only be tackled to lasting effect through a multi-faceted and multi-agency response involving both the community and relevant statutory bodies. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the current policing strategies for...