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Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising of the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT) which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform as to whether such status should be granted. The persons in this case are a husband and...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Replies to Dáil Question No. 1188 of 25 January 2006, No. 179 of 9 February 2006, No. 321 of 6 April 2006 and No. 722 of 25 April 2006. The position in the State of the person concerned remains as outlined in those Replies. My Officials have advised me that there is no record in my Department of the receipt of sworn affidavits supporting serious life...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question currently has residency status in the State until 9 June 2006 on the basis of family dependency.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 14 April, 2004 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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, she was informed by letter dated 11 November, 2005, that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that permission to remain has been granted to the persons in question under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish born children and a letter has issued informing them of the decision.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that permission to remain has been granted to the person in question under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish born children. All valid documentation relating to the person concerned has been returned.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 22 October, 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 Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 25 June, 2003, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Replies to Dáil Questions concerning the persons concerned, specifically Question No. 155 of 26 January 2006 and Question No. 191 of 9 March 2006 concerning the husband, together with Question No. 185 of 9 March 2006 concerning the wife and Question No. 219 of 30 March 2006 and Question No. 721 of 25 April 2006 relating to both of the persons concerned. In...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to his Parliamentary Question of 8th February 2006 in this matter. There is no change in the position as my Department has not yet received a request for a review of the application for family reunification. If such a request is received it will be considered in the normal manner.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 16 January, 2003 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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, she was informed by letter dated 23 November, 2004, that...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 10 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 5 January, 2006, that...

Human Rights Issues. (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: Action is being taken to combat this crime which my Department and the Garda Síochána take very seriously. The Garda Síochána is proactive in this area and from its intelligence gathering, surveillance and investigations to date, there is no evidence to suggest that trafficking of persons into Ireland for the purposes of sexual exploitation is widespread. To date, Garda operations have...

Regulation of Casinos. (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and giving me this opportunity to discuss the issue. As he is aware, when announcing the publication of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 a fortnight or so ago, I adverted to my intention to avail myself of the opportunity this Bill presents to address the subject of this debate. The opportunity arises because that Bill already...

Written Answers — Mental Health Review: Mental Health Review (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: A study examining rates of mental illness in Irish prisoners was undertaken by a team from the Central Mental Hospital under the supervision of the Hospital's Clinical Director. The Irish Prison Service was pleased to facilitate and part-fund this study. I understand that a report on this research has been completed and that the findings of this study indicate that, as in other jurisdictions,...

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: At present, the District Court in Dublin sits each Saturday and on Bank Holidays. Provincial District Courts sit outside of normal hours at weekends and at night to deal with emergency matters, as required. Experience of the operation of court sittings continues to be reviewed. This is being done in conjunction with legislative measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the courts. I...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to is serving cumulative periods of detention totalling 11 months. These sentences were imposed at Ennis Circuit Court on 13 February, 2006 and the Judge ordered that he be committed to St. Patrick's Institution. Where possible, prisoners are accommodated at locations most convenient to their homes. However, there are limitations to the extent that this can be achieved....

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer to the answers given in Question No. 59 on 2 February, 2006, Question No. 678 on 21 March, 2006, and Question No. 246 on 29 March, 2006. In order to clarify the circumstances of the individual concerned, a letter issued on 31 January, 2006 from my Department to his legal representatives allowing them the opportunity to make further representations on behalf of their client. Further...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship was lodged by the person referred to by the Deputy on 26 October 2004. Certain matters in relation to the cohabitation of the person concerned and his Irish born wife are being investigated at the present time. I am not, therefore, in a position to say when consideration of the declaration will be finalised. I will inform both the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (10 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question. I understand that, in circumstances where the completion of an application in a particular case is urgent, the Land Registry will make every reasonable effort to facilitate such requests on receipt of a written explanation as to the reason...