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Written Answers — Ministerial Salaries: Ministerial Salaries (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Prior to the formation of the Government in June this year there were three Ministers of State attached to my Department as follows: Minister of State Mr Brian Lenihan TD with responsibility for children Minister of State Mr Tim O'Malley TD with responsibility for Mental Health and Disability Services Minister of State Mr Sean Power TD with responsibility for Services for Older People, Health...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Report to which he refers (Domestic Abuse of Women and Men — Report on the National Study of Domestic Abuse) focuses on those who have experienced severe abuse in an intimate relationship. The Report notes that it is important to draw a distinction between those experiencing severe abuse with a significant negative impact on them and those experiencing...

Written Answers — Legal Proceedings: Legal Proceedings (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that Judicial Review proceedings in this case are currently before the High Court. Accordingly, as the matter is sub judice, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment in relation to the matter at this time.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Article 15(2) of the Garda Síochána Pensions Order, 1925 provides that, where a member of An Garda Síochána is dismissed for misconduct, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, apply the whole or any part of the refund of superannuation contributions paid by the member for the benefit of his wife or children. The ex-member in...

Written Answers — Residency Applications: Residency Applications (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The European Directive (2004/38/EC) on the free movement of EU citizens and their family members is transposed into Irish law through the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) (No. 2) Regulations 2006. The Regulations provide that an EU citizen who is in possession of his or her valid national identity card or passport may not be refused permission to enter Ireland unless he or she...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 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. Officials in that section have written to the person concerned requesting further documentation. Further processing of the application will commence on receipt of the documentation requested.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 471 & 472 of 2 October, 2007. The position regarding the budget information sought remains as outlined in my earlier reply.

Written Answers — Community Policing: Community Policing (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Joint Policing Committees provide a forum where a local authority and the senior Garda officers responsible for the policing of that local authority's area, with the participation of Oireachtas members and community interests, can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area. The establishment of these Committees has great potential to ensure that...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the investigation into the incident referred to is ongoing. The investigation team is based at Tallaght Garda Station and is being assisted by specialist units including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Garda Technical Bureau. Garda management is satisfied that sufficient resources are allocated to the investigation. They...

Written Answers — Extradition Requests: Extradition Requests (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information provided in tabular form below relates to European Arrest Warrants received under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 as amended and requests received under Part II and Part III of the Extradition Act 1965 as amended. The European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 as amended repealed Part III of the Extradition Act 1965 as amended. As a consequence...

Written Answers — Extradition Requests: Extradition Requests (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information provided in tabular form below relates to European Arrest Warrants forwarded under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 as amended and requests forwarded under Part II of the Extradition Act 1965 as amended. Prior to the enactment of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 as amended, extradition between Ireland and England and Wales, Scotland and...

Written Answers — Conflicts of Interest: Conflicts of Interest (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 to 2001 set out clearly the obligations of special advisers and in particular the requirement to furnish a Statement of Interests to the Standards in Public Office Commission. The next Statement is due to be submitted by 31 January 2008. Under the Ethics Acts, Statements relating to the Interests of Advisers are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following Private Consultancy Firms were utilised by my Department from Jan to Oct 2007:

Written Answers — Complaints Procedures: Complaints Procedures (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that in the past twelve months my Department's Quality Customer Services Officer has received approximately 50 complaints or related submissions from individuals concerning, in the main, various immigration-related services.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of 2006 and 2007 to date is set out in the Table. Collation of information regarding expenditure in previous years is not readily available and could not be achieved without the allocation of a disproportionate amount of staff time. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has an extensive range of functions and it follows that there is an...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department recognises the critical importance of maintaining continuous focus on driving both efficiency and effectiveness from its expenditure. Ongoing initiatives include: 1. Value for Money Reviews (VFM); under the current round of VFM reviews my Department has carried out or is the process of conducting reviews in respect to the following areas: Title of Review Current Stage of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 29 October, 1998 and applied for asylum. He was refused refugee status. His application was refused following consideration of his case by Asylum Division and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 23 January, 2002, that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The person referred to in the question is currently availing of RIA direct provision accommodation at Knockalisheen Centre, Limerick Road, Meelick, Co. Clare. The RIA has not received any correspondence from the person...

Seanad: Estate Management Companies (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Senator Hannigan. The issue of the regulation of management companies is a topical one and I welcome the opportunity to inform Seanad Éireann of ongoing developments in this area. One of the most striking features of the property market in Ireland in recent years has been the growth in the number of multi-unit developments. These may comprise blocks of apartments, some of which may...

Seanad: Estate Management Companies (21 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I do not have the timeframes to hand as neither body is under my direct remit.