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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The average processing time from application to decision for the generality of valid applications for a certificate of naturalisation is currently 26 months. The fee payable, where an application for a certificate of naturalisation is successful, is a certification fee that is prescribed in legislation and it is the date of issue of the certificate rather than the date of application that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has to date made a number of visa applications for various purposes, none of which has been successful. The Deputy will already be aware of the particular circumstances and refusal reasons concerning all of the applications to date for the person concerned, as these were outlined in some detail in my letter to the Deputy dated 21 August 2009. The Deputy will be aware...

Written Answers — Judicial Reviews: Judicial Reviews (19 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: In 2010 there were 347 Judicial Review cases brought before the High Court challenging decisions relating to immigration matters as outlined by the Deputy. This figure does not include challenges to decisions of the Refugee Applications Commissioner or the Refugee Appeals Tribunal in relation to asylum matters.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in April 2009. The application is being processed in the normal way with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It is not possible to provide more...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The information sought by the Deputy has been requested from the Garda Authorities and I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of Gardaí who retired during 2010 was 362. I refer the Deputy to my answer of 7 December 2010 to PQ 46467/10 in which I stated that a breakdown of retirees on a county basis in tabular form is not readily available and the compilation of the information, as requested, would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources.

Written Answers — Deportation Procedures: Deportation Procedures (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 to 284, inclusive, together. A total of 35 persons - all of whom were failed asylum seekers or their dependants - were due to be returned by Ireland to Nigeria by charter flight which left Dublin Airport on 15th December 2010 to go to Lagos via Athens. The flight was organised in conjunction with our European partners in the FRONTEX network where...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 161 on the Wednesday, 9th June, 2010. The position remains essentially as stated. The focus of the Irish Youth Justice Service and An Garda Síochána in 2011 will be on improving the quality and effectiveness of the existing 100 Garda Youth Diversion Projects across the country. I do not, at this stage, expect to announce any new...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within Raheny Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by local residents due to people congregating in the area. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Mountain Bike Units and the District Detective and Drug...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the correspondence received from the person concerned is being considered by my Department. I should add that detailed information in relation to his case requested from his legal representatives in 2010 has not been received to date. On receipt of same, a decision on his future status in the State will be communicated directly to the person concerned. I...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in July 2007. I decided in my absolute discretion to grant a certificate of naturalisation. Officials in the Citizenship Division inform me that a certificate of naturalisation issued to the applicant via registered post on 30...

Written Answers — Property Services Regulation: Property Services Regulation (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The position is the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009, which has already been passed by the Seanad and is currently awaiting Dail Committee Stage, provides for establishment of the Property Services Regulatory Authority. While the primary function of the Authority will be to establish and administer a licensing system for property services providers, including auctioneers and letting...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents as a result of anti-social behaviour in the location referred to and has directed that additional Garda patrols take place in the area. Local Garda management will continue to monitor the situation closely with the assistance of the Community Policing Unit for the area.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 292 together. Between 2005 and 2010, one Irish citizen child left the State with their parents in 2006 on a scheduled flight travelling to Nigeria as a result of the deportation of their parents. In the same period the number of such children who left the State with their parents by chartered flights is as follows: three in 2006, two in 2008, two in...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána, as at the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 14,364. For security and operational reasons, it is not Garda policy to disclose the number or percentage of members on duty at any given time.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The Public Service Management Act, 1997 provides for the appointment of two Special Advisers to assist Ministers in performing their roles and achieving the objectives of Government. Mr Ciarán Ó Cuinn was appointed as my Special Adviser/ Programme Manager with effect from 7 May, 2008. Mr Richard Moore was appointed as my Press Adviser from the same date. Both Mr Ó Cuinn and Mr Moore are...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in a table. As Minister, I have travelled abroad on 6 occasions since 2010 to date, 4 of which were for the purposes of attending EU Justice & Home Affairs Council Meetings. On the other 2 occasions I travelled to London for meetings with the newly appointed British Home Secretary, Justice Secretary and Immigration Minister and on one...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 298 together. I am not in a position to provide the information sought by the Deputy. As the Deputy may be aware, there are about 24,000 staff in my Department and its associated twenty four public bodies. This includes large nationwide organisations such as An Garda Síochána, the Courts Service and the Irish Prisons Service. To seek to obtain all...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: The records in my office indicate that in 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011, a total expenditure of approximately 520 euro was incurred in the provision of hotel accommodation for me in the State in the exercise of my ministerial duties.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (18 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: I presume the Deputy is referring to asylum applications that could not be progressed because of a failure on the part of the applicant to co-operate with the asylum agencies. Under the provisions of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), such applications are deemed to be withdrawn. Since the introduction of the statutory provision in question in 2003, approximately 6,200 asylum applications...