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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the applications in question have now been processed by my Department and permission to remain in the State will issue to the persons concerned in the very near future.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together. CCTV systems have become an important and effective tool as a support to policing and public safety and they can also act as a useful deterrent to crime and public disorder. The Community-based CCTV Scheme was launched in June 2005 in response to a demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for the provision of CCTV...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Garda town centre CCTV systems are planned and implemented on the basis of identified operational need. These systems are usually located within the commercial and recreational areas of our towns and cities. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the amount spent from the Garda Vote on Garda CCTV systems in the period 1 January 2003 to 30 September 2007 is as set out in the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that following a review of the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights a decision has recently issued to the person concerned. The person concerned did not meet the criteria for eligibility for residence in the State in accordance with Regulation 3(2) SI 656/2006 European Communities (Free Movement of...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government decided earlier this year to assign a site owned by the Minister of Defence to the Prison Service as the location for the development of a prison facility to replace Cork Prison and serve the Munster region. A preliminary site suitability report has been carried out on the site and this has confirmed that there are no significant constraints to the development of this site. I...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the total number of firearms authorisation cards issued to members of the Garda Síochána (all ranks) for the year ending the 31st of December 2006 and 24th August 2007 is set out hereunder. (The last audit conducted in relation to the issue of firearm authorisation cards was the 24th August 2007). Year Firearms Authorisation Cards 31/12/2006...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána takes a proactive approach to preventing and combating the trafficking of human beings in the first instance through a wide range of measures. In terms of supporting victims of any such crime, I am informed by the Garda authorities that victims encountered by An Garda Síochána are managed on a case-by-case basis. A training course designed...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (16 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in Parliamentary Question put down for answer on the 28th June 2007 (PQ No. 223) 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 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 February 2005. Officials in that Section have written to the person in question requesting further documentation in a letter dated 1 October 2007. To date, no reply has been received. The processing of the application will...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Community-based CCTV Scheme was launched in June 2005 in response to the demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for the provision of CCTV systems, which function as an effective tool to support policing and public safety and which can also act as a useful deterrent to crime and public disorder. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying local...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that the Civil Legal Aid Regulations provide that a minimum contribution of €50 per application is payable. The Regulations also provide that the minimum contribution may be waived where the payment of the contribution would cause severe hardship to that person. I understand that in considering whether hardship exists, the Board considers each case by reference to...

Written Answers — Illegal Possession of Fireworks: Illegal Possession of Fireworks (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Explosives Act 1875 provides for control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks. The 1875 Act was amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006 which came into effect in August, 2006. The amendments provide for new offences governing the possession of illegally imported fireworks with intent to supply. They also provide for significantly increased penalties governing...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the attached tables 1 and 2 provide the number of murder offences recorded for each month or part of a month from 1 January to 11 October 2007 by Garda Division, and for the same period in 2006. Figures in respect of 2007 are provisional, operational and liable to change. Homicide offences are subject to reclassification. The numbers of murder...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question, and her son, arrived in the State on 12 July, 2002, and applied for asylum. Their application was refused following consideration of their 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, she was informed by letter dated 19...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Domestic mileage payments made to then Minister of State Mr. Willie O'Dea T.D. in respect of the years 2003 and 2004 were €24,142 and €27,828 respectively. The amounts paid to Minister of State, Mr. Frank Fahey T.D., in respect of the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 were €31,240, €33,242 and €17,959 respectively.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that my Department carries out public awareness campaigns on an occasional basis only and in selecting the media to utilise will have regard to the needs of the particular campaign in question, the target audience, budget available.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 513 and 514 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Louth/Meath Division as at the 30 September, 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table. Station Total Ardee 9 Ashbourne 45 Athboy 6 Balbriggan 40 Ballivor 3 Blackrock 5...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 516 together. In determining whether to make a deportation order or grant temporary leave to remain in the State, I must have regard to the eleven factors set out in Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, and Section 5 (Prohibition of Refoulement) of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended. Temporary leave to remain is considered in every...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Asylum applications are considered at first instance, under the provisions of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC). The determination process is comprehensive and includes an interview and the assessment of a claim having regard to both subjective and objective factors including the consideration of detailed country of origin...