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

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 — 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 October 2003. When my predecessor considered the application of the person in question in April 2007, it was decided to defer making a final decision in this case until mid 2008. The person concerned was notified of this position...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned was granted a C visit visa to enter the State for a period of three months. It now appears that she is seeking an extension of her permission to remain in the State. An examination of the papers in relation to the case indicates that the person concerned sought an extension of her C Visit Visa with the Immigration Division of my Department and was refused. Notification...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is no record of any attack having been successful, nor is there any evidence that the Department has ever been specifically targeted. The Department actively maintains the IT network's perimeter defences and regularly carries out penetration testing to ensure they cannot be breached. I understand that it is not uncommon for hackers to attempt to penetrate my Department's website. I...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that Kilcullen Garda Station forms part of the Carlow/Kildare Division. Kilcullen Garda Station covers the town of Kilcullen and the surrounding area and is in the Kildare District. The personnel strength of Kilcullen Garda Station and the Carlow/Kildare Garda Division from 31 December 2003 to 2007 ( the latest date for which figures are...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division that my Department has now completed its investigations in this matter and a recommendation is being made to me as to whether the deportation order should or should not be revoked. I will inform the Deputy of my decision in due course.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question No. 840 put down for answer on 11 December 2007. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question is the subject of a Family Reunification application made in February 2006. A request for documentation issued to the representative of the person concerned on 6 December 2007. On receipt of the requested...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in correspondence with the person concerned requesting documentation regarding her current position in the State. On receipt of this documentation her case will be further considered.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person referred to entered the State on 18th January 2008 having travelled from Northern Ireland by train. His entry to the State was in breach of the provisions of section 4 of Immigration Act, 2004, as he was not in possession of a valid Irish visa. A lawful requirement was made of the said person, by a member of An Garda Síochána, pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of the Act...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (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. I recently approved the 2008 Annual Policing Plan and laid it before the Houses of the Oireachtas. It sets out the Commissioner's...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The case referred to by the Deputy was one where the person convicted was an EU national and as such entitled to reside in another Member State, in this case Ireland. The obligations on Member States to permit the free movement of European citizens are set out in Directive 2004/38/EC which is transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) (No. 2) Regulations...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (FRONTEX) was established in 2005 following the adoption of Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004. The FRONTEX Regulation is a measure under Title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community concerning visas, asylum, immigration and other policies...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I presume the Deputy is referring to applications for Subsidiary Protection made on foot of the European Union Council Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004 to which my predecessor gave effect in Irish Law on 10 October 2006 by way of Statutory Instrument No. 518 of 2006 — European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations, 2006. An application for Subsidiary Protection arises...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (30 Jan 2008)

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 period of...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned must contact the Immigration Division of my Department with details of their entry to the State, their activities since their arrival in the State and details of their future intentions together with all supporting documentation.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Judgements in relation to the matters appealed under the IBC/05 scheme were delivered by the Supreme Court on 20th December, 2007 and the implications of these judgements for individual cases are currently being assessed.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the applications for long term residency in respect of the persons concerned are in the final stages of processing. As soon as a decision is made, the applicants will be notified in writing.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 910 on 26th September 2007, 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...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Officer in Cairo on 8 January 2008. The reasons for refusal were as follows: 1. The applicant did not provide sufficient information regarding the relationship history, prior to the marriage and 2. Inconsistencies in some of the applicant's statements. A letter, dated 8 January, 2008, informed the applicant of the decision...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 18 February, 2004 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 dated 10 August, 2005,...