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Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the light of more recent representations made on his behalf, I have reviewed my earlier decision in this case to deport the person concerned. I have decided that the earlier deportation order should be revoked and that temporary leave to remain in the State should be granted for a period of one year. The person concerned has been informed.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 was submitted by the private provider in question some time ago. The programme is a seven year development programme which aims to increase the availability and quality of child care to support parents in employment, education and training. Each application for funding undergoes a thorough...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for a transfer order which was lodged on 16 August 2001. Dealing number D2001WS006633E refers. I am further informed that this application was completed on 15 March 2005.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has not, to date, required my Department to prepare a draft scheme under section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003. Consequently, the information sought by the Deputy on costs associated with the preparation of such a draft scheme does not exist.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 is a seven year development programme which aims to increase the availability and quality of child care to support parents in employment, education and training. A total of €169,305 has already been committed to groups in the Newmarket area of County Cork in respect of two applications for capital grant assistance under the EOCP. One of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. Applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. A final...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. Applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. A final...

Written Answers — National Age Cards: National Age Cards (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have made inquiries with the Garda authorities about the national age card scheme and the information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Year Number of cards issued Amount collected â'¬ 2003 57,695 346,170 2004 44,472 266,832 The Garda authorities continuously monitor the scheme to ensure that it takes account of changing circumstances and is adapted as...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2005)

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 13 February 2002. I considered the application on 31 March 2004 and decided not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned on 28 May 2004, together with the reasons for same. My...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: It was planned to address the accommodation requirements at Buncrana by providing an extension and by refurbishing the existing Garda station. Two other proposals to address the accommodation needs of Buncrana have since emerged and are being considered by the Garda authorities — a new station on a greenfield site and the possibility of a new station being included in a one-stop-shop...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to build a new Garda station in Clonmany. To this end, the Office of Public Works has been asked to provide a report on the options for addressing the accommodation needs at this location, including the option of providing the station party with temporary accommodation on site and replacing the existing station with a new station. When the report is to hand, consideration will...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 and 489 together. It is not proposed to build a new facility for inservice training at the Garda College or elsewhere. The majority of inservice and other training courses will be undertaken at a location outside the college from April 2005 until the end of 2008, at which time such courses will revert to the Garda College. Work began on the new four storey...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The reports referred to by the Deputy were carried out by the inspector of prisons and places of detention, Mr. Justice Dermot Kinlen. The inspector made a number of recommendations in these reports aimed at improving services and conditions in the relevant institutions. A number of the recommendations have already been implemented and others will be implemented as resources permit. A number...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 490 to 492, inclusive, together. I have previously acknowledged that certain Garda accommodation is not up to standard. However, considerable investment is being made, in terms of money, time and effort, to improve the working conditions for all gardaí in stations across the country. It would be difficult to accurately estimate the funding required to address...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The law on succession and wills is set out in the Succession Act 1965, as amended. While the Government legislation programme does not provide for legislative proposals in this area, operation of the law is being kept under review in my Department. A restatement of the 1965 Act under the terms of the Statute Law (Restatement) Act 2002 has recently been published.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of her parentage of an Irish born child under the revised arrangements on 24 January 2005. Applications are being dealt with as expeditiously as possible and, where possible, in order of receipt. To date, more than 15,000 applications have been received and almost 3,000 permissions to remain have been...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 to 497, inclusive, together. The Deputy refers to three visa applications in his questions, reference numbers 1485477, 1485478 and 1485479. These applications were for the purposes of allowing the family of a non-EEA national resident in the State travel to Ireland to reside with her. The first application, 1485477, was refused by my Department at initial...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the director general of the Irish Prison Service that the person referred to has applied for a move from Wheatfield Prison and that, on 9 March 2005, he was approved for a transfer on a swap basis to the Midlands Prison. However, it is important to note that, for operational reasons, it may be some time before this transfer takes place.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer order and charge which was lodged on 23 August 2004. Dealing number D2004SM006350T refers. I am also informed that the query referred to in my reply to Question No. 143 of 17 February 2005 which issued to the lodging solicitor has been replied to and that a further query was raised on 21 March 2005. On receipt...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person concerned was received in the citizenship section of my Department on the 28 April 2004. At present, the average processing time of such applications is approximately 24 months. Therefore, it is likely that the application of the person referred to by the Deputy will be finalised in the first half of 2006. As soon as I have...