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Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Fines Bill 2007 — which forms part of my Department's legislative programme — provides for the updating and indexing of fines. It also provides for the payment of fines by instalment and ensures that a court shall take a person's financial circumstances into account before imposing a fine.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to the context in which consumer credit operates. This matter does not come within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The European Directive 2004/38/EC was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2006 S.I. 226 of 2006 which was signed by my predecessor on 28 April 2006. The Regulations were amended in December 2006 by the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons)(No. 2) Regulations S.I. 656 of 2006 to take into account the accession of Bulgaria...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the applications referred to were approved on 29 January 2008.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department will be in touch shortly with the person concerned outlining the options open to her.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The members of the Government Alcohol Advisory Group are: Dr Gordon Holmes (Chair); Chief Superintendent John Twomey, Garda Síochána; Professor Ian O'Donnell, University College Dublin; Dr Declan Bedford, Health Services Executive; Mr Seamus Carroll, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; and Mr Robbie Breen, Department of Health and Children. I intend to bring forward proposals...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jan 2008)

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 on the 14 August 2006. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received in the middle of 2005 and have approximately 6,400 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jan 2008)

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 June 2005. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received in the middle of 2005 and the applicants file will therefore be forwarded to me for a decision in due course. I will inform the Deputy and the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in April 2005. I also understand that the Immigration Division has recently been in contact with the person concerned requesting documentation. On receipt of the requested documentation, the application will be further considered.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 should be granted. While it is not the practice to comment in detail on...

Written Answers — Child Abduction: Child Abduction (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate for me to comment in detail on an individual case except to say that the Central Authority for Child Abduction has been in touch with the applicant and is keeping him fully informed of developments as they occur. The Central Authority for Child Abduction operates in my Department for the purposes of the Hague Convention on the Civil...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question made a Family Reunification application on behalf of his wife and mother 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...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Garda Youth Diversion Projects are community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people from becoming involved (or further involved) in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development and promote civic responsibility. The Garda Youth Diversion Projects are funded by my Department and...

Written Answers — Garda Divisions: Garda Divisions (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Proposals to alter the boundaries of a Garda regional or divisional geographical area, or to establish or relocate a divisional or district headquarters are matters in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. The 2008 Policing Plan sets out the Commissioner's plans to realign the boundaries of a number of Garda Divisions around the country to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1170, 1171 and 1176 together. Every visa application is considered on its own merits and an application for a visa to pursue a course in Ireland which involves an internship is not regarded as exceptional. Detailed information regarding the process and requirements for a study visa is available for all potential applicants on the Website of the Irish...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Jan 2008)

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 March 2005. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and that the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in due course. I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when I have...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as at 31 December 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the total strength of Ballyporeen Garda Station was 1. Ballyporeen forms part of the Cahir District. The total strength of Cahir District as at the same date was 57. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day the overall...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 December 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available the personnel strength of Cahir Garda Station was 40. The personnel strength of the Traffic Unit and the number of civilian staff attached to Cahir Garda Station at the same date was 11 and 4 respectively. I am also informed that there is a Divisional Drugs Unit...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Somali asylum applications for each of the last ten years is set out in the tables. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of applications for family reunification received from Somali nationals in each of the last ten years and the number of those applications which were granted is not readily available. It...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1177, 1220, 1221 and 1264 together. In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that their accommodation requirements for...