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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Maternity Protection Act 1994 and the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004 provide statutory minimum entitlements in relation to maternity at work including maternity leave. If a mother starts maternity leave on or after 1 March 2007, she is entitled to 26 weeks' maternity leave, together with 16 weeks' additional unpaid maternity leave. The Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Prison Number of Mobile Phones Seized Arbour Hill 4 Training Unit 39 Shelton Abbey 24 Portlaoise 44 Castlerea 91 Midlands 97 Cloverhill 104 Limerick 202 Mountjoy 551 Dóchas 57 St. Patrick's Institution 102 Wheatfield 179 Loughan House 82 Cork 68...

Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware the question of third level grants is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, who, I understand addressed this matter yesterday in response to parliamentary questions.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the individuals referred to were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2004. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the files is ongoing and they will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I have written to the Deputy in this regard in response to his representations of 31 July,...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve Force: Garda Reserve Force (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Recruitment for the Garda Reserve is being carried out by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and, since August 2006, 456 people from Kildare have expressed an interest to the PAS in becoming Garda Reserve members. All of those people from Kildare who expressed an interest in joining were subsequently contacted by the PAS and many have not, to date, come forward for interview. As the...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August, the latest date for which Garda numbers are readily available, the personnel strength (all ranks) of the Carlow/Kildare Division was 393. 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...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 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 — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in contact with the person referred to by the Deputy with regard to her immigration status in the State.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2007. The application has not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the applicant will be contacted at that time informing them when their application will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that an application for permission to remain in the State was received in September 2007 from the person referred to by the Deputy. There is no record of any other application being received. I understand that the Immigration Division will be in contact with the person concerned shortly with a decision in the matter.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 210 on 6 February 2007. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The female parent named in the details provided with this question is currently availing of RIA accommodation at Millstreet Accommodation Centre, Cork. The male parent named is not availing of RIA accommodation and is at a private...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 327 of Wednesday 27 September, 2006 in regard to the first named person and the written reply to that question. The position regarding the first named person is unchanged. The second named person arrived in the State on 20 May, 2005 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 August, 2003 and claimed asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 3 November, 2004 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her and...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made an application for Family Reunification under the provisions of Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996 in May 2005. The application was refused on 29 August 2006. However, the application is being re-examined following the receipt of further requested documentation. In this regard a decision will issue...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to the written replies to Parliamentary Questions No. 126 of Thursday, 8 March, 2007, and No. 334 of Wednesday, 27 September, 2006. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A multiple entry reside visa valid until 4th October 2009 was approved by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on 8th September 2006 for the person referred to by the Deputy. In addition she has a valid permission to reside in Ireland. The problem which arose in Heathrow Airport is a matter for the Authorities in the United Kingdom.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The person referred to in the question is currently availing of RIA direct provision accommodation at Clare Lodge centre, Ennis, Co. Clare. The RIA has not received any correspondence from the person requesting a transfer from his...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 317 of the 31st January 2007. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the review of this application is completed. The person in question has been notified that the original decision is upheld.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 16 May, 2002 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...

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