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Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is a matter in the first instance for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána who avails of the services of the Public Appointments Service for recruitment. The Public Appointments Service is located in Chapter House, 26-30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, and can be contacted at Lo-Call 1890 44 99 99 or by e-mail at info@publicjobs.ie. A new rolling...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed that the Immigration Division of my Department issued a letter to the above named on 23rd August 2007 in relation to her application for permission to remain in the State.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that I have recently made arrangements to appoint a new Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal and will announce its membership shortly. I can also confirm for the Deputy that the process of appointing the new Tribunal has not resulted in delays along the lines referred to by him.

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can confirm that I have received the application in question and that it is currently receiving careful attention.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in May 2007. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received in early 2005 and have approximately 14,400 applications on hand to be dealt with before those of the persons concerned. These are generally dealt with in chronological...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in Parliamentary Question No. 272 put down for answer on the 27th February 2007 and Parliamentary Question No. 227 put down for answer on the 28th June 2007, 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...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed from Clontarf Garda Station and is regularly patrolled by mobile and beat patrols with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. I am also informed that there have been no complaints recorded recently regarding anti-social behaviour in the area referred to by the Deputy. The Community...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1057 to 1059, inclusive, together. The Garda Síochána Uniform and the wearing of any items of clothing as part of that Uniform, for either the full time Force or the Reserve, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. There have been consultations between the sikh community and the Garda authorities on this matter and the Garda Commissioner's official statement...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Work is continuing in my Department on the General Scheme of a Legal Costs Bill to give effect to the recommendations of the Implementation Advisory Body. Work on the General Scheme of a Family Law Bill is also ongoing in my Department. Both Bills are included in the Government's Legislative Programme for the Autumn Session published by the Chief Whip on 25 September 2007.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that decisions on the EU Treaty Rights residence applications in question have recently issued to the persons concerned.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Duleek Garda Station (all ranks) was 3. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the overall strength of the organisation may fluctuate due, for example, to retirements, resignations etc. It is the responsibility of the Garda Divisional Officer...

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In May 2006, my predecessor launched the Irish Prison Service Drugs Policy and Strategy, entitled Keeping Drugs out of Prison. The implementation of this Policy and Strategy has seen an intensification of efforts to eliminate the availability of illicit drugs within prisons. A key part of these efforts is the introduction of mandatory drug testing which will commence across the prison system...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by my officials that there is no record of any application for a certificate of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children, the first step of which...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 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. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 8th August 2007. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 30th August 2007. The application was refused because the finances shown were deemed insufficient. It was also felt that the applicant did not display sufficient evidence of their obligations to return home following their proposed visit. The decision...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of each Garda Division is as set out as follows: Division Strength DMR South Central 741 DMR North Central 677 DMR South 597 DMR North 656 DMR West 727 DMR East 599 Louth/Meath 570 Carlow/Kildare 393 Laois/Offaly 306 Longford/Westmeath 303 Wicklow/Wexford 360 Waterford/Kilkenny...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (26 Sep 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 — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the...