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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 4 November 2005. On examination of the application it was determined that this person did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing him of this was issued on...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in June 2006. On examination of this application it was determined that the individual did not meet the residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing him of this was issued on 28 October...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A list of all Garda Stations in the State, broken down by Division, is available on the Garda website (www.garda.ie/angarda/stations.html). I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Central Statistics Office is currently examining the 2006 Census of Population figures in relation to Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS). It is not expected that these SAPS figures will be available...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would first clarify for the Deputy that the Equality Authority, which falls within the remit of my Department, does not recruit its own staff. General service staff are assigned to the Equality Authority by my Department's Human Resources Division as vacancies arise. There are currently 54 people employed in the Equality Authority, 61% of whom are women. My Department maintains records on...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision in relation to the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights recently issued to the person concerned. The person in question did not meet the criteria for eligibility for residence in the State in accordance with Regulation 3(2) S.I. 656/2006 European Communities ( Free Movement of Persons) No.2,...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 09 July, 1998 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Asylum Division and, on appeal, by the Asylum Appeals Division. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 16 November, 2000, that the Minister proposed to make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 472 together. I have set out information relevant to the Deputy's query, in particular insofar as the current year is concerned. In light of the limited time available for reply and the wide range of organisations in question, it would not be feasible to compile the equivalent figures over a 10 year period without the application of a disproportionate...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that I have made appointments as set out below during the period in question. I can also advise the Deputy that I regard the use of the term 'quango' as entirely inappropriate in the context of the important public services provided by the agencies under my Department's aegis. Name of Board/Agency Appointments made since 1 July, 2007 Criminal Injuries Compensation...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Kinnegad Garda Station was 8 (all ranks). The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the strength of the organisation, or units within it, may fluctuate due, for example, to retirements, resignations etc. It is the responsibility of the Garda...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Oct 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 May 2007. On examination of the application it was determined that the person concerned did not satisfy the residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing the...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 28th August, the Welsh Assembly Government issued a press statement announcing that it was to publish draft guidance for professionals with responsibility for the care and protection of children, aimed at making them more aware of the increasing trafficking in persons and helping to safeguard children who may have been trafficked. In that press statement, it was stated that there is an...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question is the subject of a Family Reunification application made by his wife in February 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. This application will be considered by my...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question submitted an application on 4th April, 2005 for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish children born prior to 1st January, 2005, commonly known as the IBC/05 scheme. The application was refused as the applicant did not meet the continuous residency criteria. My Department is currently appealing a number of matters related...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question submitted an application for asylum to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner on 17th August, 2005. That application was refused on 12th September, 2005. On 7th September, 2005 the individual concerned applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish born children born prior to 1st January, 2005, commonly...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for permission to remain are dealt with on a case by case basis. I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has been in contact with the person concerned seeking further information and supporting documentation. On receipt of this documentation, the application will be considered further.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years (ie: 60 months) 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. An application for long term residency from the person...

Written Answers — Civil Unions Bill 2006: Civil Unions Bill 2006 (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Government legislation providing for Civil Partnership is being developed in my Department, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, and is provided for in the Government Legislative Programme published by the Chief Whip on 25 September.

Tackling Crime: Statements (3 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I very much welcome the opportunity afforded by this debate to hear the views of members of all parties of the House on the subject of tackling crime. The public understandably has concerns about crime and properly makes those concerns known to us, as public representatives. Deputies in this House are well placed to know what is happening in their communities, what forms of crime are causing...

Tackling Crime: Statements (3 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Of course, I would strongly defend the measures which the Government is taking — it is necessary for me in statements such as this to set some of those out — but I want to make it clear that neither I nor the Government make claim to some monopoly of wisdom in how to tackle the myriad of complex issues which arise in trying to tackle crime. I am more than prepared to consider any...

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It will be published next week.