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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will be aware that the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision, refurbishment and maintenance of Garda buildings, including Garda stations. In all cases the Office of Public Works consults closely with the Garda authorities. I refer the Deputy to the reply to his Question No. 200 of today to the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance on this same issue.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned entered the state on 4/01/2001 and applied for asylum. Her asylum application was refused by the Refugee Application Commission and this decision was upheld by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. She applied for residency on the basis of marriage to an Irish National and this application was refused by my Department on the 21/11/2005. Subsequently, in accordance with Section...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management and members of the Community Policing Unit have had a number of meetings with the owner of the business referred to concerning the on-street parking of vehicles. An undertaking was received from the owner that these practices would cease and local Gardaí are satisfied that this undertaking is being honoured. I am also...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Immigration policy as such will continue to be centrally managed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service which is an executive office of my Department.

Written Answers — Stardust Disaster: Stardust Disaster (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that arrangements are being made to finalise the terms of reference and to put in place facilities to support the independent examination of the submissions made by the Stardust Victims Committee. In addition, and in accordance with the Government's decision on this matter, €100,000 has recently been made available to the Stardust Victims Committee to support their...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have asked the Garda Commissioner for his comments on the deployment issues raised by the Deputy. When I have received these I will respond directly to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. These conditions are that the applicant must: be of full age, or by way of exception, be a minor born in the State; be of good character; have had a period of one...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. The Government is very committed to addressing the closely related problems of domestic violence and violence against women. I am aware that there has been some concern about the remit of the newly established COSC office. I would like to reiterate that as announced on 18 April, 2007, the remit of the office very emphatically includes...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in our Dublin Visa Office on 18th June 2007. Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. The application referred to by the Deputy is currently pending examination by a Visa Officer and a decision should be expected in the very near future.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 to 217, inclusive, together. The Sex Offenders Act, 2001 sets out the obligations on persons convicted of a range of sexual offences. A convicted sex offender must notify his/her name(s), date of birth and current home address to the Garda Síochána within seven days of the conviction for the sexual offence concerned or, where the offender is sentenced...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The figures for the number of on-the-spot-fines and Fixed Charge Notices issued by An Garda Síochána are available in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas library. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS) commenced rollout in 2005. I am also informed that An Garda Síochána issues Fine on...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of public concern at the misuse of the types of vehicles mentioned by the Deputy in certain areas, including public parks, in the Coolock area and that they take a proactive approach in dealing with the matter. When persons are found using such vehicles in breach of legislation appropriate action, as circumstances dictate, is taken....

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The personnel strength (all ranks) of each Specialist Units in An Garda Síochána as at the 26th June 2007 was as set out hereunder. Unit Established Strength National Bureau of Criminal Investigation* 1997 164 Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation 1995 53 Garda National Drug Unit 1995 64 Criminal Assets Bureau** 1996 55 Garda National Immigration Bureau 2000 181 Garda Air Support Unit...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to is located at a junction of two main roads, with a Dublin Bus stop located on the same stretch of roadway. Local Garda management is aware of the difficulties experienced by all the stakeholders concerned, including local traffic and pedestrians as well as parents of local schoolchildren. A member of An Garda Síochána is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 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 requirements. ...