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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 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 September 2005. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in the very near future. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome of this...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 30 September 2007, the personnel strength of Mountmellick Garda Station was 5. A vacancy has arisen in September 2007 due to a promotion in the Station. 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 promotions,...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The circumstances of the person referred to by the Deputy are currently under enquiry, pursuant to the Immigration Act, 2004. The person concerned will be advised in early course of the outcomes of these enquiries.

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a joint policing committee in each local authority administrative area. The purpose of these committees is to provide a forum where members of a local authority and the senior Garda officers responsible for the policing of that area, with the participation of Oireachtas members and community interests, can consult, discuss and...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I informed the Deputy in my reply to Question Nos. 212 and 213 of Thursday, 28th June, 2007, my Department primarily funds perpetrator programmes and awareness raising campaigns. The budget for these activities has increased ten-fold over the past five years with €2.185 million available to my Department for 2007. Under the National Development Plan 2007-2013, my Department has been...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as part of Student/Probationer training all members of the Garda Síochána receive instruction in the investigation of incidents relating to domestic violence. Student/Probationer instruction covers domestic violence in two study areas, namely Social and Psychological Studies and Legal & Policing Studies. Additional training is also provided as...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that the present position regarding waiting times at the Legal Aid Board's law centres is that legal services are being provided to all eligible persons within a maximum period of four months. The table shows the length of time the person longest on the waiting list has waited for legal services in addition to the number of people on the waiting list at each of the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Oct 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 (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 3 October 2007. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 11 October 2007 for a number of reasons: There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application The application form was unsigned Documents provided were not translated Financial evidence provided was deemed insufficient or...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The conditions of service for a prison officer appointed prior to 1st April, 2004 provide that a person with 30 years of actual service in the Prison Service may retire at any time after age 50 but, regardless of length of service, retirement is usually compulsory at the age of 60. The only exceptions are where an officer's retention is clearly in the interests of the Service or where they...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 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 January 2006. 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in March 2005. Officials in that section inform me that further processing of the applications has commenced and the files will be submitted to me for a decision in the coming months. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome at that time.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would refer the Deputy to yesterday's reply to parliamentary questions 24435 /07 and 24449/07 in relation to my Department's Decentralisation Programme. Very significant progress has been made and by the end of this year, close to five hundred posts, from twelve agencies under the aegis of my Department, will have transferred to seven provincial locations. This represents 50% of the total...

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I welcome the opportunity afforded to me by the House to contribute to this debate on crime. To take up on a point made by Senator Cummins, great credit is due to my predecessor for enacting the Garda Síochána legislation which provided for the office of the inspector. When that legislation was debated, it is fair to say that most of the focus of Members of both Houses was on the...

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A major incident computer system will automate many of the functions currently being performed manually when a major incident occurs. We are proceeding with an automated number plate recognition system, an automated fingerprint identification system and an automated ballistic identification system. Closed circuit television systems will be put in place in all major county towns. Senators...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy might be surprised to learn this project has been under way since 1707.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy might be surprised.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Registry of Deeds was first opened in 1707.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are taking the lead.