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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: My Department has recently been in correspondence with the person in question in relation to her application. On receipt of the documentation requested the application will be fully considered.

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Government has brought forward the Immigration Bill 2004 to address the immediate situation arising from the High Court finding that parts of the Aliens Order 1946 are invalid. The Bill restates in primary statute form, and with a small number of changes, the contents of the Aliens Order 1946 as it was presumed to be in effect up the date of the High Court judgment. It passed all stages...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am of the view that the wording used in the Juries Act 1976 describing deaf people — and others — as "incapable persons"— in the context of serving on a jury — is dated. I have asked that the matter be borne in mind in the context of any future review of the legislation in question. Such a review would encompass the categories of persons deemed ineligible and excusable as of right...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to the community based CCTV scheme which was launched to facilitate community based groups who wish to install their own local CCTV system. It is not, understandably, possible for the Garda Síochána to install CCTV systems in all areas that have sought them. Some applications for CCTV systems received by the CCTV advisory committee, established by...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: In October 2002 the child care provider in question was approved for capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000 — 2006. I have been informed that Area Development Management Limited, which administers the programme on behalf of my Department, has sought clarification on a number of significant issues in relation to the project which must be resolved if...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources including personnel, that the current personnel strength — all ranks — of Tallaght Garda station at 2 February 2004 is 163. This compares with a figure of 133 at 31 December 1997 and represents an increase of 30 members, or 22.6%, since that date. The current personnel strength —...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: My Department promotes public awareness of its own role in the Presidency through the Irish Presidency website eu2004.ie which contains a section dedicated to justice and home affairs matters. Public awareness is also facilitated through press releases and ongoing contacts with the media. The Government views the promotion of Ireland's European Union Presidency as a important priority which...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship was lodged in the Irish embassy in Sydney, Australia, on 18 December 2003. The relevant papers were forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs for examination before being transferred to the citizenship section of my Department for final processing on 27 January last. The person concerned has been notified in writing by the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have been advised by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Clondalkin, Ronanstown and Lucan Garda stations as at January 1997, 2000 and 2004 is as set out hereunder: Station 1997 2000 2004 Clondalkin 60 59 82 Ronanstown 58 60 79 Lucan 52 58 64 One member attached to Lucan...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made a visa application in September 2003. The application was refused because it had not been established, on the basis of the documentation supplied to my Department, that the applicant would observe the conditions of the visa. An appeal against the refusal was received but the visa appeals officer, having re-considered the application afresh, upheld the original...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that offers to fund cameras for incorporation into Garda CCTV systems have been received from a number of State bodies and businesses. These offers have been considered by the CCTV advisory committee. This committee was established by the Garda Commissioner to advise on all matters relating to CCTV systems. The committee obtained advice from the Attorney...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: My Department has not yet received an application for this transfer from the United Kingdom authorities. My officials will make inquiries with their counterparts in the UK regarding this matter.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 2004)

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 16 October 2002. The average processing time of applications for naturalisation is approximately 15 to 18 months at the present time. I understand that the processing of the application of the individual concerned is almost finalised and that...

Written Answers — Garda Compensation: Garda Compensation (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945 provide for a scheme of compensation for members of the Garda Síochána who are maliciously injured in the course of their duty or in relation to the performance of their duties as members of the Garda Síochána and for the dependants of members who have died from injuries maliciously inflicted on them. Under Section 6 of the 1941 Act,...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: I have had the file referred to by the Deputy examined. There is correspondence including an extensive memorandum on juvenile delinquency and the treatment of delinquents from the person referred to by the Deputy on file seeking a meeting with the then Minister for Justice. There is nothing on the file to indicate whether the meeting took place or not.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: The group in question initially received a one year staffing grant, amounting to €65,000, in December 2002. It was asked to draw up a development plan which would show clear evidence of its focus on disadvantage as a prerequisite to further staffing grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006. I understand that the group has submitted a draft development...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 426 of 25 February 2003, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that planning for the installation of Ennis CCTV system is scheduled to commence later this year. No contract has been agreed and no contractor has been selected. I have requested for an indication of the reasons for the delay in this matter and I will communicate with the...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: At the time of the establishment of the Directorate for Asylum Support Services in November 1999, which was subsequently subsumed into the reception and integration agency, the RIA, advertisements were placed in national newspapers seeking properties throughout the State which could be used for the provision of full board accommodation to asylum seekers under the system of dispersal and...

Written Answers — Firearms Imports: Firearms Imports (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: In accordance with the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2000 a firearm, including a deactivated firearm, may not be imported into the State without an importation licence granted by my Department. In addition, a person may not be in possession of a deactivated firearm without an authorisation granted under the Firearms Acts. Any person who contravenes these provisions is guilty of an offence and is...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (3 Feb 2004)

Michael McDowell: Following the recent appointment of a person to the post of State pathologist, a vacancy for a deputy State pathologist exists. My Department has requested the Office of the Civil Service and Local Appointments Commissioners to make arrangements for the filling of this post as a matter of urgency. I will keep the staffing requirements of the Office of the State Pathologist under review.