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Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In December 2006, the Law Reform Commission published a Consultation Paper on Multi-Unit Developments which drew attention to a broad range of issues arising in relation to the governance and operation of such developments, including problems arising from the manner in which company law currently applies to property management companies. The Paper makes it clear that action to address these...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Any foreign national in the State has a responsibility to ensure that his/her permission to remain in Ireland is kept up to date. A person without such permission is in the State unlawfully and must leave. However, if the person believes that he/she has a valid reason for remaining in the State they could write to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service explaining the circumstances...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Under my Department's Decentralisation Programme, sixty-eight posts will move to Navan by the end of 2007.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the Government's scheme of "resettlement" or "quota" refugees. In May 2005, the Government decided to increase Ireland's annual quota of resettlement refugees from 10 families (around 40 persons) to 200 persons. Decisions on nationalities and source countries are made in close consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the United...

Written Answers — Driver Testing: Driver Testing (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518, 548 and 549 together. The requirements for the fleet of cars provided for Members of the Government are subject to regular review and assessment in order to ensure that the most suitable vehicles are purchased having regard to a range of criteria including whole-of-life cost, fuel efficiency, economy and environmental considerations, bearing in mind the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question made an application for Family Reunification 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 is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. This application will be considered by my Department and a decision will...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 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 are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 3,700 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy for a "Join Spouse" visa was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 27 September 2007. Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. The application referred to by the Deputy is currently pending examination by a Visa Officer. I would expect a decision on...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 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 September 2007. Officials in the Citizenship Section inform me that the applications have not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the applicants will be contacted...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The output statement for my Department was published on the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform's website in May 2007.

Written Answers — Firearms Theft: Firearms Theft (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tabular statement which shows the number of firearms recorded as stolen in years 2002 to 2007. The category of "Other" includes Starting Pistols, Starting Revolvers, Stun Guns and similar guns. The number of firearms recorded as stolen for years 2002 to 2007* 2007* 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Rifles 67 69 84 68 99 97 Shotguns 176...

Written Answers — State Laboratories: State Laboratories (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 and 572 together. The position is that my Department works closely with the Forensic Science Laboratory in assessing and responding to its needs. To this end an additional 10 staff were sanctioned for the Laboratory in December of last year and, on foot of the analysis referred to by the Deputy, it is expected that staffing will be increased further in...

Written Answers — State Laboratories: State Laboratories (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Last February the Government approved the Heads of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Sampling and Evidence) Bill. The Bill will provide for the establishment of a DNA database. The Heads as approved by the Government were sent to the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Commission was invited to submit its comments on the proposal. I was very pleased to receive those comments in early August....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 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 March 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 — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that several incidents in the area referred to have been reported to them. These incidents are under investigation and have resulted in a number of arrests. I am further informed that the area is inRaheny Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols. Members of the local Community Policing Unit are also allocated to this area and...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The use of intelligence sources by members of An Garda Síochána is under the direct operational control of the Garda authorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that policy and procedures which reflect best international practices have been introduced for the management and use of such sources by members of An Garda Síochána. All members of the public, including those who provide...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour and other public order offences in the area referred to. These incidents are under active investigation and have resulted in a number of arrests for public order offences, criminal damage and drug-related offences. I am further informed that the area is inCoolock Garda District and is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 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 — Departmental Travel: Departmental Travel (23 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can refer the Deputy to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour (Department of Finance Circular 26/2004) and to Section 16.2 in particular, which deals with the receipt of gifts by Civil Servants, and provides that ''benefits under frequent flier schemes may be retained by individual Civil Servants in recognition of the fact that official travel is disruptive to personal and...