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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As this case is the subject of legal proceedings, I am unable to comment on same.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The applicant applied for asylum on 16th November, 2000. Her application was refused and a Deportation Order was made on 13 May, 2005. The applicant instituted Judicial Review proceedings on 10 June, 2005 challenging the Deportation Order made in respect of her and accordingly, as the matter is sub judice, I do not propose to comment further

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 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 October 2005. On examination of these applications it was determined that the applicants did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing them of this was issued...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous reply to parliamentary question ref: 20276/07 dated 26th September 2007 regarding the person in question. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a final decision has issued to the person concerned.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2007, which was initiated in the Seanad on 25 April 2007, sets out a legislative framework for the management of inward migration to Ireland and represents a comprehensive overhaul of the State's laws on immigration, and on the protection of refugees and others, dating back to the Aliens Act 1935. It lays down a number of important principles...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are two main categories of visa — a single journey and a multiple journey. Within those categories, there are two types — one allows a stay of up to 90 days and the other a longer period. Irish visas are sought for a wide variety of purposes, e.g. holiday, visit, business, conference, employment, exam, interview, join family, medical reasons, sports tournaments, study, training,...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy for a "Join Spouse" visa was made to the visa office in Cairo. It was refused on 31st July 2007 because the Visa Officer had concerns regarding the bona fides of the applicant's relationship. An appeal against the decision was received in Dublin on 31st August 2007 and is currently awaiting examination by an Appeals Officer. It is expected that the...

Written Answers — Legal Qualifications: Legal Qualifications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 213 of 20 March 2007 which indicated that consultations on this matter were ongoing with the legal professions and other Government Departments. I expect to bring proposals to Government shortly.

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is important at the outset to distinguish between the functions of management agents and property management companies. Management agents undertake property-related services under contract for the property management companies which comprise the residents in multi-unit developments. The management fee is normally set by the company and is used to fund the activities undertaken on its...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in February 2007. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation has been completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. This...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniformed and plain clothes Gardaí from the Raheny Garda District. These patrols are backed up by the District Drug Unit, Community Policing Unit and Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented by the Divisional Crime Task Force and Traffic Units. Local Garda management is aware of a number of persons who...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Oct 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 (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A non-EEA national who is the partner of an Irish citizen may seek permission to remain in the State based on such a relationship and each case will be considered by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on the particular circumstances of the case. The circumstances which would support such a request would be where the partners have been in a relationship for at least 4 years...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 12 vehicles allocated to Kilkenny District for operational policing in Kilkenny City, seven of which are marked (including one motorcycle) and five are unmarked. I am further informed that local Garda management report that the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The visa application referred to by the Deputy is currently receiving attention. A decision will issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Garda Commissioner has been reviewing Garda Divisional Boundaries with a view to making them coterminous with local authority boundaries. I will carefully consider his proposals for re-organisation.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 to 461, inclusive, together. As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Ballinrobe Garda Station was 9 (all ranks). The following table shows the personnel strength (all ranks) of Ballinrobe Garda Station at the end of each year from 31 December 2002 to 31 December 2006. 31/12/02 31/12/03...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 673 put down for answer on the 26th 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 extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (2 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned and her daughter arrived in the State on 14 March, 2003 and claimed asylum. Their application was refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 19 August, 2004 that the Minister proposed to make Deportation Orders in...