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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can confirm that my Department has been working on new immigration schemes in the area of entrepreneurship and investment. As I indicated in my contribution to Dail debate on the launch of a short term visa waiver programme for visitors travelling to Ireland from the UK, I believe there is scope for my Department to play a more proactive role in the national recovery effort and the area of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. The Garda authorities have indicated that significant refurbishment and extension works were carried out at the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in May 2011. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Valid applications for a certificate of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in January, 2008. The applications are at an advanced stage of processing and will be finalised as expeditiously as possible. As I outlined in response to Parliamentary Question Number 69 of 7 April last, I can inform the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I will write to the Deputy shortly providing the information he has requested.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the relevant records, which would include details involving both ordinary policing duties and, also, non-public duty, are not maintained in a form which would permit them to provide the information sought by the Deputy. In addition,...

Written Answers — Naturalisation Certificates: Naturalisation Certificates (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish language is the first official language of the State and it is the long standing practice of the citizenship division of my Department to issue certificates of naturalisation in Irish. A translation of the certificate in English is available on request.

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: In accordance with the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 and 2005 the High Court may, in circumstances where an interim order or interlocutory order under that legislation is in place, appoint a receiver in respect of the property to which the order relates. In circumstances where a receiver is appointed, it would be more accurate to refer to the bureau having obtained an order...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the equestrian centre, stables, lands and residence known as Jessbrook are currently the subject of a High Court Order pursuant to section 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 and 2005. A receiver has been appointed with a responsibility to maintain the premises in good order and, if possible, to generate financial return. The equestrian centre,...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 119 together. I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the separate questions raised by the Deputy refers to the same person and that there is no application pending for residency for that person. The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 8th March 2011, following a comprehensive and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy arrived in the State in June 2006 and was granted permission to remain on student conditions. He has subsequently been granted permission to remain in the State for a four month period to enable a prospective employer to apply for a work permit on his behalf and his...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 9th November, 2006, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State, on Stamp 4 conditions, for a two year period, from 25 May, 2005 to 25 May, 2007, under the Revised Arrangements for the non-EEA national parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1 January, 2005, commonly known as the IBC/05 Scheme. Subsequent to Romania's accession to the European Union (EU) on 1 January, 2007, there was...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned and his wife were both granted permission to remain in the State, on Stamp 4 conditions, for a two year period, from 31 January, 2005 to 31 January, 2007, under the Revised arrangements for the non-EEA national parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1 January, 2005, commonly known as the IBC/05 Scheme. Subsequent to Romania's accession to the European Union (EU) on...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State, on Stamp 4 conditions, for a one year period, valid to 31st May, 2011. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 31st May, 2010. The person concerned has applied for the renewal of this permission. When a decision has been made on this renewal application, the person concerned...

Written Answers — Air Corps Training: Air Corps Training (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: Military Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel are assigned to Air Corps Headquarters in Baldonnel and to the 505 Squadron of the Air Corps, with the former element providing expert advice at Air Corps and Defence Force level, liaison with external bodies and oversight of the ATC function. The 505 Squadron provides the ATC service at Baldonnel and for airspace designated for the use of the Air...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (2 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The site of the former military barracks at Nenagh, comprising of 2.5 acres approximately, is vested in the Minister for Finance but in the administration of the Department of Defence. The Barracks is of limited military use apart from use by the Reserve Defence Force which is limited to a much reduced area of the property known as the former OPW Depot. In 2002 due to the interest of The...

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: I will share time with Deputies David Stanton and Simon Harris.

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Government will not oppose this Bill on Second Stage. I say this for the obvious reason that in Opposition, the Government parties supported the principle of this Bill on Second Stage in December 2008. We support the principle of the Bill now also and therefore, in those circumstances, it would be completely inappropriate to oppose it. In addition, I want to encourage Opposition...

Ballymanus Mine Disaster (7 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The matter raised relates to a tragic incident that occurred on Ballymanus Strand, County Donegal, on 10 May 1943, in which 18 people tragically lost their lives when a wartime mine floated ashore and exploded. This tragic incident was also raised by the Deputy in Parliamentary Question No. 281 on today's Order Paper and was previously raised in this House as Parliamentary Question No. 512...