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Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: Applications for the grant of off-licences must be made to the District Court. Detailed provisions relating to application procedures and the conditions to be satisfied are set out in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2003. In its interim report on off-licensing the Commission on Liquor Licensing recommended significant changes in the law regulating access to off-licences. In particular, the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have had inquiries made with the Garda authorities, and the following table gives the number of homicide victims by age and gender for 2003. It should be noted that the statistics furnished for 2003 are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change. Comparable statistics for the years 2000 to 2002 inclusive are published in the annual reports of the Garda Síochána which are available...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware the person referred to in his question was compulsorily retired from the Garda Síochána on medical grounds in June 1994. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the relevant statutory regulations relating to the retirement of this person were strictly adhered to and that the person concerned has been in receipt of the appropriate pension entitlements since...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: Following receipt of further information from the person in question, a decision on this application was made on 21 April 2004 and was notified in writing to the applicant on that date.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The application is still being processed in my Department's citizenship section. It will be submitted to me for decision shortly. As soon as I have reached a decision I will inform the applicant and the Deputy of the outcome.

Written Answers — Child Care Facilities: Child Care Facilities (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am not aware of capital projects awaiting a decision since 2000 other than in circumstances where an applicant requested them to be placed on hold pending the clarification of a specific issue. A number of projects submitted more recently have waiting for a thorough review of the programme to be completed. Its aim is to maximise the availability of capital under the present programme....

Written Answers — Child Care Facilities: Child Care Facilities (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I forwarded the details to the Minister of State for his attention and consideration. The Equal Opportunities Child Care Programme 2000-2006 has allocated almost €2.8 million to a number of projects in the Ballyfermot-Cherry Orchard area. As many as 249 new child care places will be created and support given to 121 existing places when the amount is fully drawn down. Surrounding areas have...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a comprehensive investigation has taken place. At this time no person has been charged with an offence and investigations are continuing.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: My Department has no record of an application for citizenship in respect of this person.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel. They have informed me that there were almost 5,900 gardaí of all ranks working in the Dublin metropolitan region on 1 May. It is not Garda policy to state how many gardaí on patrol were armed or the type of weapons issued to them over a specific period for security and operational reasons....

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities have informed me that the additional cost of travel and subsistence expenses for riot training for the six month period between 1 November 2003 and 30 April 2004 was approximately €180,850. The number of gardaí trained under the public order training programme and their ranks for the same period are as follows: Rank Number Chief Superintendent 2 ...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: In April the Garda authorities considered a range of tactical options available through co-operation on public law and order. The Garda Commissioner entered into a service level agreement for the loan of two water cannons from the Police Service of Northern Ireland to ensure the safety of the public in dealing with unruly protesters. The water cannons were procured for the period 18 April to...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: On 30 April 12 prisoners were transferred from Cloverhill Prison to Wheatfield Prison to ensure that accommodation would be available, if required, for any potential arrestees over the bank holiday weekend. The prisons are adjacent to each other and no additional or overtime costs were incurred. A total of 125 overtime hours were required over the period in Wheatfield Prison as additional...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 47 of 5 May.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as the security arrangements for the forthcoming visit are ongoing, full costs are not available.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The man entered the State accompanied by his then wife and made an application for asylum in September 1998. His application was refused on appeal in December 2001. He subsequently applied to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national in February 2003. Applications of this type are dealt with in strict chronological order. Applications received at that time are being...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: In March 1998 this person arrived in the State and applied for asylum. In November 1998 he married an Irish national, withdrew his asylum application and made a claim for residency based on that marriage. He was granted permission to remain on the basis of his marriage in May 1999. I have information that the person has not resided with his spouse since 2000. The case is being submitted for...

Written Answers — Garda Prosecutions: Garda Prosecutions (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have had inquiries made with the Garda authorities. The following tabular statements give headline crime statistics for 2003 and details of non-headline offences where proceedings commenced. The statistics furnished for 2003 are provisional and are subject to change. Crime statistics for the years 1998 to 2002, inclusive, are published in the Garda Síochána's annual reports and are...

Written Answers — Prison Statistics: Prison Statistics (13 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The average number of prisoners in custody for the years referred to are as follows: Year Average number of prisoners in custody 1998 2,610 1999 2,763 2000 2,919 2001 3,112 2002 3,165 2003 Being finalised Official statistics for 2003 are being finalised and will be contained in the Prison Service annual report for 2003 that will be released in the coming months. It is...

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (6 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: We discussed this matter at some considerable length yesterday. However, overnight I have had an opportunity to look again at the Government proposals document of April 2004. We can take some heart from the fact that the Parliamentary Counsel retained to translate the Government's intentions into legal effect looked at precisely the same issue as Senator Tuffy and said that, in each case, no...