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Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Reception and Integration Agency received a transfer request from the person mentioned in the question with supporting medical documentation requesting that she be transferred to an accommodation centre in Dublin in order to facilitate her attendance at the Rotunda Hospital. No reference was made in the supporting medical documentation to any medical requirements for the woman concerned...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that applicants for naturalisation, other than spouses of Irish citizens, must have been resident in the State for five years of the nine year period prior to the date of application. Residence in this context means residence for which the applicant had the permission of the Minister for Justice, Equality and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 25 May, 2004 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 22 June, 2006, that the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 20 June, 2000 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 15 November, 2001, that the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: There is no current application on record in respect of the person in question. The person in question is advised to submit a visa application for consideration to her nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate. Should there be no diplomatic representation in her country of origin the application may be submitted to the Visa Office in Dublin. Comprehensive information on making a visa application is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 28 November, 2001 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 23 April, 2003, that the...

Written Answers — Guardianship Agreements: Guardianship Agreements (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 to 193, inclusive, together. The Guardianship of Infants (Statutory Declaration) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 5 of 1998) prescribe the form of the joint statutory declaration to be made by the mother and father of a non-marital child who wish the father of the child to become a guardian of the child jointly with the mother in accordance with section 2(4)...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The individuals concerned are advised to submit their visa applications for consideration to their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate. Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on my Department's website at www.justice.ie.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I assume the Deputy's Question relates to the Garda vetting service provided in respect of prospective employees recruited to work with children and vulnerable adults. As a means of promoting the safety and security of these vulnerable client groups, criminal history vetting is conducted by the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) on behalf of, inter alia, registered organisations which recruit...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years (ie: 60 months) on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the mobile speed cameras operated by An Garda Síochána use analogue video (GATSO vans) and the fixed speed cameras use wet film. The Deputy will be aware that the Road Traffic Bill before the Oireachtas at present will allow for the outsourcing of the operations and provisions of speed cameras.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question arrived in the State on 6 September 2001 on a holiday visa. This visa was subsequently extended on two occasions for three months duration each time. She applied for asylum on 25 March 2002 which was refused on 10 October 2002. An appeal of this decision was made to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and this was refused on 31 March 2003. A notification of proposal to deport...

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 201 together. An allowance amounting to 7.5% of gross pay is payable to members of An Garda Síochána serving in defined Gaeltacht areas who perform their duties through the medium of Irish and whose knowledge of the language is certified as adequate for that purpose. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that Garda Districts in the Division...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are currently 129 staff employed in the Garda Information Service Centre (GISC) in Castlebar, comprising 1 Principal Officer, 3 Assistant Principals, 11 Higher Executive Officers, 15 Executive Officers, 10 Staff Officers and 89 Clerical Officers. Some 55 employees of the GISC transferred from the Department of Agriculture and Food and were already based in Castlebar, while 30 others...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: An RFT for the supply of an additional 11,000 Anti Stab Ballistics Vests (and without prejudice or commitment to purchase a further quantity of no more than 4,000 over the duration of the contract) was published in the EU Journal and the Government's tendering website on 8th May, 2006 with a closing date for receipt of tenders of 21st June, 2006. A total of eleven companies submitted tenders...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,641 (all ranks) on Thursday 8 June with the attestation of 273 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,939 (or 18.1%) in the personnel strength of the Force during that period. I have been...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand the Immigration Division of my Department has requested a report in the matter from the Garda National Immigration Bureau. On receipt of this report the immigration status of the person concerned will be further considered.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,641 (all ranks) on Thursday 8 June with the attestation of 273 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,939 (or 18.1%) in the personnel strength of the Force during that period. I have been...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: A Detective Superintendent from outside the relevant Garda Division was appointed immediately after the incident to carry out a detailed investigation into all the circumstances surrounding the person in question's arrest, detention and removal to hospital. The Garda authorities submitted the relevant file to the Director of Public Prosecutions on the matter and furnished a copy to me also....

Written Answers — Treatment of Persons in Custody: Treatment of Persons in Custody (28 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The treatment of persons in custody in Garda stations is governed by the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) Regulations 1987. The objective of the Regulations is to ensure that members of the Garda Síochána act with due respect for the personal rights of persons in custody and their dignity as human persons. The Regulations include...