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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question Number 153 put down for answer on 11 October 2007. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in January 2006. Further documentation was requested in February 2007 and was received in July 2007. In the course of processing the application, questions arose...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The amount spent by my Department on media monitoring and press cutting services for the years 2005-2007 (the period for which records are readily available) is set out in the table. Year â'¬ 2005 32,311 2006 42,543 2007 37,230

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Officer in New Delhi. The applicants appealed the decision on 17 December, 2007 and the cases are currently under consideration by an Appeals Officer. In the normal course of events, the timescale for processing an appeal is four to six weeks. Hence, in the absence of any unusual circumstances, I would expect a decision...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments)(Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI No 749 of 2004) set the maximum age for recruitment to An Garda Síochána at 35 years. This was the maximum age recommended by the Garda Commissioner taking into account the training and operational requirements of the Force and the relevant legislation. There are currently no proposals to increase the age limit.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 2006. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the applications is complete and the files will be forwarded to me for a decision in the very near future. I will inform the Deputy and the persons concerned when...

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 August 2006. Officials in that section are currently processing applications received in June 2005 and have approximately 6,500 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are generally dealt...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are no instances since 1 June 2002 where personal data held electronically by my Department or its associated bodies was compromised. The review of data security procedures announced by the Tánaiste in November is not yet complete and my Department is currently compiling its response to the review.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 17 August 2003 and applied for asylum the following day. The person concerned did not attend for interview at the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner as she was directed to do and, as a consequence, her application was deemed to be 'withdrawn'. She was notified by letter dated 15 June 2004 that the Refugee Applications Commissioner was...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the time available, it has not proved possible to establish the position in relation to this matter. However, I will be in separate contact with the Deputy with a substantive reply as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While up-to-date data relating to the sale of alcohol through off-licences and mixed trading premises are not yet available, I accept that there has been a marked increase in the sale of alcohol for consumption other than in licensed premises in recent years. As the Deputy is no doubt aware, I intend to bring forward proposals for changes in the law relating to the public order aspects of the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for carrying out research into the causes of road accidents and developing measures and practices to improve safety on our roads. As the Road Safety Authority comes under the aegis of the Department of Transport the matter referred to by the Deputy concerning research into...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision in relation to the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights issued to the person concerned, at the last notified address, by registered post on 17th July 2007. The decision letter was returned to the Immigration Division of my Department by An Post marked "not called for" and was re-issued on...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand the Immigration Division of my Department will be in touch shortly with the legal representative of the person concerned.

Written Answers — Small Claims Court: Small Claims Court (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The small claims limit was set at €2,000 with effect from 7 February 2006. While I am satisfied that the new limit is appropriate, the matter will be kept under review in my Department

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 September 2006. Officials in that section are currently processing applications received in June 2005 and have approximately 7,300 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person in question. These are generally...

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. ...

Written Answers — Prison Education Service: Prison Education Service (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can advise the Deputy that I have received a request from the person in question, however, in light of recommendations made by the Parole Board with regard to the management of this person's sentence, the request has been refused.

Written Answers — Civil Partnership Legislation: Civil Partnership Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Civil Partnership Bill is included in the Government's Legislative Programme as announced by the Chief Whip on 29 January 2008. In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government the proposals for the Bill that are being prepared in my Department take into account the report of the Law Reform Commission and the Colley Options paper. Both reports were finalised against a...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 9th February, 2005 the person in question applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1st January , 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 Scheme. The application was refused on 8th November, 2005 as the person in question did not meet the criteria of the scheme. Judgements relating to the IBC/05...

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

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 2nd 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.