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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question has made no formal request to renew her permission to remain in the State to-date. The current permission expired on 22 November 2006. However, the legal representative for the person concerned has been advised that should an application be lodged, accompanied by supporting evidence of the stated...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 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 — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 30 August 2007. It was refused by the Visa Officer on the 21 September 2007 for a number of reasons. The principal reason for refusal was the immigration history of the applicant, who was deported from the state in 2003. An appeal may be made against the decision of the Visa Officer. It should be...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 to 243, inclusive, together. Marriage to an Irish national does not grant any automatic right to enter or reside in the State solely on that basis. A person who is visa-required wishing to come to Ireland to reside in the State with his/her spouse must apply for a "Join Spouse" visa. Where all the required documentation/evidence has been furnished and...

Written Answers — Parental Leave Legislation: Parental Leave Legislation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The whole of the Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006 commenced on 18 May 2006.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since my appointment, I have commuted regularly by train. In relation to the use of air transport, I have travelled abroad on two occasions in my official capacity as Minister for Justice, Equality, and Law Reform. The Government jet was utilised on both occasions and the cost associated with such travel is not available within my Department.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that an application by the person concerned for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights was received on 4th August 2007. Applications based on EU Treaty Rights are currently being processed within the six month time frame allowed. A decision will issue to the applicant in due course.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The legislation governing the penalty points system is set out in the Road Traffic Acts 2002-2006 which are the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. The option to pay an applicable fixed charge for certain road traffic offences and to receive a reduced number of penalty points is available to a driver who has received a fixed charge notice in lieu of going to court....

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed that the area referred to is in Raheny Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station. Members of the local Community Policing Unit are also allocated to this area and liaise with the local community. Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by the District patrol car, District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 October 2007, the latest available end of month figures, the personnel strength of the Carlow/Kildare Division was 402. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Carlow/Kildare Division will...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The opening hours of Garda Stations is a matter for the Garda Commissioner but a general point which should be borne in mind is that an extension in the opening hours of any particular Garda Station would necessitate the employment of additional Garda personnel on indoor administrative duties who might be far more effectively employed on outdoor policing duties.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 to 253, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Seizures: Criminal Assets Seizures (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the only instance in which the Criminal Assets Bureau has attempted to seize the assets of those involved in crime without success in the past five years is as a result of the Supreme Court decision in 2004 in the FMcK v GWD case. In this case, the Criminal Assets Bureau was hindered in applying the Proceeds of Crime Act, 1996 to assets in...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would like to assure the Deputy that I am committed to implementing all appropriate measures to deal with prisoners who may be engaging in criminal activities from inside prison cells. One of the major challenges in prisons worldwide lies in preventing access to contraband items, primarily mobile phones and drugs, which for obvious reasons, are viewed as highly valuable commodities which...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that while some Irish criminal groups have extensive links to kindred groups in other jurisdictions, it is not possible to quantify the extent to which Irish nationals based abroad are involved in criminal activity. An Garda Síochána work closely with International law enforcement agencies in targeting the activities of Irish criminals operating...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Seizures: Criminal Assets Seizures (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Criminal Assets Bureau has been at the forefront of the fight against organised crime, including drug trafficking, in this jurisdiction since its inception in 1996. The significant successes that the Bureau continues to achieve by its operations demonstrates the effectiveness of its approach in pursuing illegally gotten gains. The manner in which the Bureau operates has, in the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that for security and operational reasons, it is Garda policy not to disclose the number or percentage of personnel on duty at any specific area or over any given period of time.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Garda Síochána already has available to it and makes active use of various forms of covert surveillance against suspects, including against suspected members of organised crime gangs. For obvious reasons of security, however, it would not be appropriate for me to detail the kinds of covert surveillance techniques used and the circumstances under which they may be deployed. Apart from...

Written Answers — Bail Applications: Bail Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána does not collate statistics on the basis of the roles which offenders may have, either as individuals or as group members, when participating in criminal activity. Statistics in relation to the granting of bail by the Courts is a matter for the Courts Service which is independent in the performance of its functions. With regard...