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Written Answers — Common Travel Area: Common Travel Area (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland and the United Kingdom operate a ''Common Travel Area'' which permits passport free travel for citizens of both jurisdictions if travelling within the Area. The benefit of passport free travel does not apply to persons who are not Irish or British citizens. Nor does the operation of the Common Travel Area do away with the obligation on a visa required person...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that their accommodation requirements for policing the Tallaght area will be best met by the re-development...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently requested documentation from the person referred to by the Deputy and on receipt of this documentation, a decision will be made on the case.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question was originally granted permission to remain in the State based on her parentage of an Irish born child under the particular scheme which existed at that time. This permission expired on 05/10/2007 and is now due for renewal. The person in question should renew their permission with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The onus is on the applicant to produce the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Stamullen area is covered by Balbriggan Garda Station. The personnel strength of Balbriggan Garda Station...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. As of 30 September last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the number of Gardaí and Community Gardaí in each Garda Division in Cork are as set out in the table. Division Garda Strength Community Gardaí Cork City 655 24 Cork North 281 1 Cork West 291 5 In addition, 3 members are assigned on a temporary basis...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question is the subject of a Family Reunification application made by her husband in March 2007. 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 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 June 2005. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 1,500 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are...

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy is referring to the group of Romanian nationals who were living recently in a makeshift encampment near the M50 Ballymun Roundabout. The persons concerned were all EU citizens. Like all EU citizens their rights to move to and reside in Ireland are set out in the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) (No.2) Regulations 2006 which transpose the relevant...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 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 November 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 coming months.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 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 September 2005. In the course of processing the application issues arose which are currently being investigated. This application is under consideration and a decision will issue when the investigation is completed.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answers to Questions 697 and 699 of the 26th June 2007 and Question 962 of the 26th September 2007. The person concerned was granted refugee status and has permission to remain on that basis until the 4th January 2008. The person concerned is registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau and has been issued with a Certificate of Registration under...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 993 on 26 September 2007. The position remains as stated. Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department inform me that no new application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person in question has been received to date.

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of this short Bill is to correct a legal anomaly that has recently come to light in the law relating to bail. The Bill addresses a difficulty that has arisen in respect of the acceptance of recognisances by prison governors. Section 22(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 provided that judges of the District Court and peace...

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am glad all speakers welcome the principle of the legislation. The poor old peace commissioner vanished under the earlier Act and is being restored as part of this legislative measure. I share Deputy Rabbitte's view that my predecessor had enormous energy. He has an impressive legislative record and he put much fine legislation in place. Deputies Ring and Rabbitte asked about the...

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is a fair question. The provisions of the Bill apply to existing peace commissioners. However, for any particular commissioner, or class of commissioners, to be able to exercise this function, there must be a designation either of the class or the particular commissioner. I inserted this provision on the advice of the Attorney General. There have been certain difficulties in regard...

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On the Deputy's specific question, the recognisances in question have been entered into and the bond has been made or the cash paid. We have not been advised by the Attorney General of any identified difficulty in respect of those recognisances accepted before 11 October.

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The answer at this stage is that we have the recognisance. This legal question, like many others that arise in the context of an invalid practice, is best settled on receipt of advice from the Attorney General, which I will seek.

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It could be any officer, but in general the practice is to delegate this power on an occasional basis to deputy governors.