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Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: In terms of immigration procedures and controls, all European Union citizens coming to Ireland, including Bulgarian and Romanian nationals, are covered by the European Communities (FreeMovement of Persons) (No.2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 656 of 2006) which are available at www.inis.gov.ie. Those Regulations transposed into Irish law the European Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of...

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The offence type and length of sentences of the 77 persons referred to in Question No. 249 of 22 May 2008, are set out in the table below. The prisoners concerned were deemed suitable for transfer to an open centre having, in each case, taken into account a wide range of factors including the nature of their offence, length of sentence, engagement with the therapeutic services and behaviour...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act, relating to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to children,...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: This issue relates to provisions in the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 which was published earlier today. I look forward to detailed discussions on the Bill in the coming weeks, including discussion of the issue raised by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: 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 one of my predecessors 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. The statistics requested by the Deputy are...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 359 Garda mountain bikes deployed nationwide on operational duties, with 1,050 members of the Garda Síochána trained and equipped for mountain bike duties. I am further informed that approximately 150 additional mountain bikes will be delivered by the end of June 2008 and these will be allocated by the Garda authorities within...

Written Answers — Garda Divisions: Garda Divisions (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007 proposals, inter alia, to alter the boundaries of a divisional geographical area are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. The 2008 Policing Plan contains the Commissioner's proposals to realign Garda boundaries in a number of areas around the country to...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: This applicant applied for asylum on 14 September 2004. Her application was refused by the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. A Deportation Order was made in respect of her on 6 September 2005. Judicial Review proceedings were initiated by the applicant on 18 October 2005 challenging the decision to make a Deportation Order. Further...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together. The personnel strength of the Mayo Garda Division, broken down by rank and including retirements, as at 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2007 was as set out in the below table. Mayo Division, 31 December 2006 C/Supt Supt Insp Sgt Gda Total Retirements 1 6 3 46 223 279 11 Mayo Division, 31 December 2007 1 6 5 51 250 313 4 The...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It would not be appropriate for me to divulge the details of any communications with colleagues on the Bill, which is at Committee Stage.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department inform me that having checked their records, no trace of an application for a certificate of naturalisation for the person referred to in the Deputy's Question can be found.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 to 377, inclusive, together. The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to offer legal advice in response to Parliamentary Questions. However, I can say by way of general information that in criminal cases covered by the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, the costs of both the prosecution and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in Coolock Garda District and is patrolled by foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station. Members of the local Community Policing Unit allocated to this area liaise with the local community providing crime prevention and security advice. I am further informed that local Gardaí attended an incident at the location...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2007. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received in late 2005 and have approximately 12,900 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the persons concerned. These are generally dealt...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in May 2008. Officials in the Citizenship Section inform me that the applications have not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the persons concerned will be contacted...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to has been approved.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question Number 1008 put down for answer on 26 September, 2007 and Question Number 1192 put down for answer on 30 January 2008. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in May 2007. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) are community based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people away from criminal and/or anti-social behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development and promote civic responsibility. The first two GYDPs were established in 1991 and by 2001, the number had reached 64. There are currently 100...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 476 of Tuesday 11 March 2008 and the Reply to that Question. The person concerned arrived in the State on 16 November 2004 and applied for asylum on her own behalf and on behalf of her two children. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned then...

Written Answers — Departmental Projects: Departmental Projects (4 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will appreciate, given the extent of my Department's remit, the number of projects, pilot or otherwise, which are directly or indirectly funded by the Department and its associated agencies is quite considerable. These projects range from very modest schemes and activities which receive financial assistance from the Department or its agencies under various programmes up to...