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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Irish Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, on 3 December 2007. The applicant applied for a visit visa but the period she intended to stay in Ireland was unclear. For visa purposes, however, a visit is regarded as short-term in nature and the maximum for which one may be approved is ninety days. This is what was approved by the Visa Officer on...

Written Answers — Civil Partnerships: Civil Partnerships (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The case concerns the difference between the tax treatment of civil partners under the United Kingdom's Civil Partnership Act 2004, and that of other cohabitants. Ireland's intervention was made, on the advice of the Attorney General, to defend the retention of national sovereignty in the area of taxation and social policy.

Written Answers — Community Alert Schemes: Community Alert Schemes (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are presently 49 Community Alert Schemes in operation in Kildare, which represents an increase of 10 Schemes in the past five years. The Community Alert Programme is a community-based initiative in rural communities, set up in 1985 by Muintir na Tíre in association with the Garda authorities. There are around 1,300 Community Alert groups...

Written Answers — Internet Child Pornography: Internet Child Pornography (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I have outlined in response to previous Questions on this issue the internet, by its very nature and despite its many advantages, lends itself to being used for a wide range of criminal activities. These can include illegal pornography, racist or hate materials, financial fraud, intimidation or any other criminal activity carried out via the internet. Combatting such illegal, harmful and...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Work is continuing in my Department on the preparation of a General Scheme of a Criminal Justice (Money Laundering) Bill which will update our current legislation in this area and strengthen Ireland's existing anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing legal framework. The Scheme will give effect in Irish law to Directive 2005/60/EC known as the Third EU Money Laundering Directive....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of Thursday, 28th June, 2007 and the written reply to that question. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (19 Dec 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 from the Garda Síochána by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Ardfinnan and Clogheen Garda Stations on 30 November, 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are readily available) was 2 and 1 respectively. Ardfinnan and Clogheen Garda Stations form part of the Tipperary Garda Division. The personnel strength of the Tipperary Garda Division on 30 November, 2007 ( the latest...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 20 January, 2007 as an unaccompanied minor and applied for asylum. The application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Dec 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that in 1998, the personnel strength of the Cork City Drug Unit was 20. At that time, this Unit would have taken a lead role in Regional drug initiatives and operations in conjunction with the Garda National Drugs Unit. Between 1998 and the present day, under the commitment of An Garda Síochána to the National Drug Strategy, Divisional and District...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Passage West Garda Station on 30 November, 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are readily available) was 4. Passage West Garda Station forms part of the Cork City Division. The personnel strength of Cork City Division on 30 November, 2007 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) was 658. Local...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The practice of 'card-skimming' involves the unauthorised copying of information from a customer's ATM card. This facilitates the criminal in stealing by using illegally obtained data. An Garda Síochána has noted a recent increase in this type of criminality and a Working Group chaired by the Assistant Commissioner with responsibility for the Dublin Metropolitan Region has been established...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that a recent increase has been noted in this type of criminality. A Working Group chaired by the Assistant Commissioner with responsibility for the Dublin Metropolitan Region has been established to target this type of crime. The increase is also being addressed with security measures by the financial institutions in conjunction with increased...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the information being sought is being compiled by An Garda Síochána and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that my officials had the necessary transfer arrangements in place in order to effect this transfer. On the date in question, the United Kingdom Authorities advised that the transfer could not take place. Arrangements are again being made and it is envisaged that the transfer will be effected in the near future. Details regarding transfers are not disclosed for...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369, 370 and 372 together. The Community-based CCTV Scheme is funded by my Department and joint funding is also available from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for successful applications from RAPID areas. The purpose of the scheme is to engage local communities in enhancing community safety by supporting the Gardaí to tackle criminal...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 373 together. The Community-Based CCTV Scheme is designed to support local communities who wish to install CCTV systems in their area, with the aim of increasing public safety and reducing the risk of criminal and anti-social activity. The day-to-day administration of the Scheme is carried out by Pobal on behalf of my Department. Under the Scheme...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (19 Dec 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 (19 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 223 put down for answer on 10 October 2006 there is no provision for the granting of permanent residency in Irish Immigration legislation. However, the proposed Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill will, for the first time, make statutory provision for a status of long term resident. The most recent application for...