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

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that Galway city is policed by gardaí from Mill Street Garda station and Salthill Garda station. The combined personnel strengths — all ranks — of these stations for the years 2000 to 2003 and currently is as set out hereunder: Year Mill Street Salthill 2000...

Written Answers — Equality Legislation: Equality Legislation (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: It is open to any person to seek enforcement of their constitutional rights through the courts. Since October 2000 direct and indirect discrimination in the provision of goods and services is prohibited under the Equal Status Act 2000 on nine grounds including disability. The Act covers all goods and services which are available to the public, whether on payment or not. Services are defined...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for family reunification under the Refugee Act 1996 in respect of her husband, her daughter, her three sisters and her brother. Visas were recently approved in respect of her husband and daughter enabling them to join her in the State. The other applications for visas were refused in May 2004 and the applicant was notified of the decision and the reasons for the...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to figures for the past 12 months is not readily available. I will, however, forward the information to the Deputy once the figures have been compiled by the Irish Prison Service. The most accurate figures available to me relate to 17 May 2004. On that day there was a total of 38 persons in prison custody for non-payment of fines. Twelve of...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda that the number of persons convicted to date under section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to 1984, as inserted by the Criminal Justice Act 1999, since it became law on 26 May 1999 stands at 180. Under this provision, the number of persons who had received prison sentences of ten years or more to date stands at 12. I am further informed by the Garda that in the...

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.