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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 places an obligation on drivers when driving in a public place to hold a valid driving licence for the type of vehicle being driven. By way of Regulation, in order for a provisional licence to be valid and have effect, certain conditions must be met such as being accompanied by a full driving licence holder in the case of first, third and subsequent...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are two basic categories of visa — a C visa is for a stay for a maximum of 90 days, a D visa is for a longer stay. Where a D visa has been approved, the applicant is required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Visas for entry into Ireland are sought for a wide variety of purposes and the requirements for approval vary having regard to the type of visa applied...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While there is no specific arrangement which would facilitate a visa-required person to enter the State for the purpose of marriage, every visa application is examined on its individual merits. Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person in question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2005. Officials in that Section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me in the near future for a decision. I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when I have reached a decision on...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 October 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Limerick Division was 566. Kilfinane is covered by the Bruff District. The personnel strength of the Bruff District on the same date was 41. Local Garda management is satisfied that policing in the area adequately caters for the needs of the community in Kilfinane. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The statistics compiled by my Department are not prepared in a way that would make it possible to supply this information.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision in relation to the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights issued to the person concerned on 5th June 2007. The application for residence in the State was refused under Regulation 3(2) of S.I. 656 of 2006 (Free Movement of Persons Regulations). This Regulation requires that in order to avail...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 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 August 2007. The application has not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the applicant will be contacted at that time informing them when their application will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 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 — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the prisoner referred to by the Deputy is currently serving a 4 year sentence in Portlaoise Prison for membership of an illegal organisation. He is due for release with remission of sentence in March 2010.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 158 of Tuesday 9 October 2007. I have nothing further to add to the details of that reply.

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person referred to by the Deputy was appointed a Peace Commissioner by the then Minister for Justice Mr. Michael Noonan T.D. on 1st March, 1984.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy's question refers to Argentinian nationals whose only direct lineal ancestor to have been born in Ireland was a great-grandparent. My Department has been engaged in extensive correspondence over the last number of years in relation to the question of Irish citizenship for the three individuals concerned and the broader issue of Irish citizenship for Argentinian nationals...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in Parliamentary Question put down for answer on the 3rd July 2007 (No. 503), 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...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ireland was in the first group of countries to sign, subject to ratification, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities when it opened for signature on 30 March 2007. A high-level, cross-departmental implementation group was established earlier this year to advise on any changes to the Government's National Disability Strategy that may be required to enable the State ratify...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the death of the person referred to is ongoing and progress is being made. The investigation team is based at Coolock Garda Station and is being assisted by specialist units from the National Support Services, including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. To date over four hundred persons were interviewed as...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the...