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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total personnel strength of the Limerick Division on 30 November 2007 and 31 April 2007 was 592 and 552 respectively. 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 — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 904 and 905 together. In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 16 August 2007. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 30 August 2007 for a number of reasons: 1.There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application 2.No evidence of finances shown 3.No clear link to the reference was shown 4.No letter of invitation was submitted 5.Obligations to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question made a Family Reunification application in respect of his wife 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 application will be considered by my Department...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 55 of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, referred to by the Deputy, is contained in Part 4 of the Act that is specified as dealing with amendments of the Registration of Title Act 1964. While the section as it stands omits reference to the Act of 1964 it could have no possible application to any Act other than the Act of 1964. In any event I shall consider making such...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 29 November 2007. They were refused by the Visa Officer on 6 December 2007 for a number of reasons: 1.The Visa Officer considered that there was no clear link shown to the reference 2.There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application; such documentation should give full details...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 14 September, 2002 on foot of a student visa. Her permission to remain in the State expired on 30 September, 2005 and was not renewed. On 29 December, 2006 an application for residence in the State under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) (No. 2) Regulations, 2006 was received in my Department on behalf of the...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Prior to the coming into operation of the Prison Rules, 2007, the legal basis for remission of sentence was Rule 38(1) of the Rules for the Government of Prisons that had been part of Irish law since 1947. The courts were aware, when passing sentence in any case, of this statutory entitlement to remission of sentence. The granting of sentence remission is a feature of prison systems...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Dec 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. ...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Dec 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 15th November 2007. Applications based on EU Treaty Rights are currently being processed within the six month statutory time frame allowed. A decision will issue to the applicant in due course.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I attach a high priority to the combating of anti-social behaviour. One of the priorities I have set for An Garda Síochána for 2008 under section 20 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 is to combat, particularly in cooperation with other agencies and the community generally, the problems of public disorder with particular emphasis on alcohol related behaviour (including underage drinking) and...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. Responsibility for the efficient deployment of all official transport in a Division is assigned to the Divisional Officer who may allocate vehicles between stations as required by operational...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table. The 2007 figures are as of 30 November 2007 which is the latest date for which Garda numbers are readily available. Station 31/12/02 31/12/03 31/12/04 31/12/05 31/12/06 30/11/07 Clondalkin 82 78 76 81 92 105 Ronanstown 72 81 82 88 92 90 Ballyfermot 73 78 81 80 88 88 Lucan 73 65 74 68 70 86 The Deputy will appreciate...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A visa cannot be issued to a non-visa required national. The granting of an Irish visa is only a form of pre-entry clearance enabling a visa required national to travel to the State for the specific purpose stated. A visa does not grant permission to enter the State and visa holders are subject to normal immigration control at the port of entry, as are non-visa required nationals. The actual...

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All databases and other electronic file storage and retrieval systems used by my Department are operated by Departmental staff or by contractors working directly with the Department on its IT network.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department has undertaken a number of internal information technology projects since 2004. They include routine upgrades of software and hardware to ensure the Department's capability to meet performance and security requirements. Moreover, the addition of agencies to my Department's shared IT service, and the movement of staff and agencies between locations as decentralisation...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that my Department has not incurred any expenditure in respect of carbon offsetting. I understand that, on foot of a commitment in the Programme for Government on carbon offsetting official air travel, the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government is developing a scheme for use by all Government Departments and bodies under their aegis and that he hopes...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am satisfied that my Department has sufficient perimeter and internal access controls in place to ensure reasonable protection of any personal information it holds relating to members of the public.

Written Answers — Management Information Framework System: Management Information Framework System (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A Management Information Framework system has been in use by my Department since 2004. The regular monitoring and scrutiny of expenditure within my Department has resulted in more effective and efficient use of resources under my control.

Written Answers — Management Information Framework System: Management Information Framework System (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The management information system has been fully rolled out in my Department since 2004. Full functionality is provided by the system and this functionality is fully utilised within my Department. My Department places a strong focus on the outcomes caused by its actions. Performance indicators have been developed to monitor and where appropriate to improve performance. A Departmental costing...