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Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage. (25 Oct 2007)

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

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to present to this House today the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007. It is a short but important Bill, not only for the criminal offences it will introduce into Irish law but for the very clear message it will send out on our determination to ensure that Ireland does not become a destination or transit point in...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That includes the United Kingdom, which the Deputy referred to in his speech.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is very important we co-operate with everybody.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My party has been very responsible on that issue.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is correct.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am very aware of the concerns of parents, teachers and voluntary organisations regarding the content available to children via the internet, whether this be through PCs or mobile phones. There is an increasing level of convergence across new communications technologies, including access to internet services through mobile phones. This can include child pornography, racist or hate...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is a matter in the first instance for the Public Appointments Service and then for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. I have no function in the process. The Public Appointments Service is located in Chapter House, 26-30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, and can be contacted at Lo-Call 1890 44 99 99 or by e-mail at info@publicjobs.ie.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 961 on 26 September 2007. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together. The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is principally charged with two sets of responsibility (1) accommodation of asylum seekers while their applications for asylum are processed and (2) to develop, drive and coordinate integration policy across other Government departments, agencies and services for all legally...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there is no record of an application for permission to remain from the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned should contact the Immigration Division of my Department, General Immigration, 3rd Floor, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, outlining their future intentions in the State and enclosing supporting documentation.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as part of ongoing policing activity Garda personnel conduct checkpoints both as directed by local Garda management and as considered necessary in specific circumstances. I am also informed that data is not collected on the number of checkpoints conducted and that it would necessitate a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the individuals referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2004. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the applications has commenced and the files will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the persons concerned when...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy are currently receiving attention. A decision will issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since the Deputy has not provided details of a particular case, I can only set out the position generally. The statutory requirements for naturalisation are set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. This provides that applicants for naturalisation, other than spouses of Irish citizens, must have been resident in the State for five years of the nine year period...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 84 of Thursday, 1 February, 2007, 148 of Thursday, 5 April, 2007 and 649 of Tuesday, 26 June, 2007 and the written replies to those Questions. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 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 February 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...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 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, questions arose in relation to the authenticity of certain documents submitted. This issue is currently being investigated. This application is under consideration and a decision will issue in due course.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the Family Reunification application from the person in question was refused because the persons on whose behalf the application was made did not qualify as 'dependent member of the family', as outlined in Section 18(4)(b) of the Refugee Act 1996. There are no provisions under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996 for the appeal of...