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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 December 2007. The application has not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the applicant will be contacted at that time informing him when his application will be...

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested by the Deputy is available for the period 2000 to date and is set out in the table hereunder. Year No of cases taken Number of cases upheld 2000 1 1 2001 2 Nil 2002 1 1 2003 Nil N/A 2004 3 Nil 2005 3 1 2006 4 1 2007 6 Nil to date — 3 cases ongoing Records prior to 2000 are not available.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No inquiry was commissioned by my Department into the matter referred to by the Deputy. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as a result of a Garda investigation into a fatal road traffic collision on 29 June, 2003, the person referred to was charged in connection with the incident and pleaded guilty before the Circuit Court to a charge of dangerous driving causing death. Arising from...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Gardaí from Raheny and Clontarf Garda stations police the area concerned and maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to in order to address any public order issues which may arise. I am further informed that additional Gardaí, including a dedicated Public Order Unit, are deployed in this area, particularly during...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (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 20th September 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.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 453 on 6th November 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 — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the...

Written Answers — Property Registration: Property Registration (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In common with other Government agencies, the Property Registration Authority procures a range of specialist services from external contractors. While provided externally, these contracts would not in the normal course of events be characterised as 'outsourcing' of core functions. These services includes such matters as; provision of training courses, waste-management/cleaning, building...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In general, permission to remain in the State as confirmed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau Certificate of Registration is granted for an initial period of one year, unless the proposed stay in Ireland is of a shorter duration. The requirement to renew at regular periods of one year allows for greater control over the immigration process whereby checks can be carried out to ensure...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Green Card employment permit system commenced operating in February 2007. I understand that this class of permit, granted by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, is open to persons earning above €60K per annum or those earning over €30K in occupations where high level strategic skills shortages exist. Green Card holders can, after two years, apply for long term...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The average length of time taken to finalise applications for Long Term Residency is currently approximately 18 months. Officials in that Division are currently processing applications received in July 2006 and have approximately 6,755 applications on hand.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. One such condition is that the applicant must be of good character. This is established by carrying out enquiries with the Garda National Immigration Bureau and is a...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that statistics are not compiled in such a way as to establish the number of fines issued or prosecutions taken in respect of cyclists riding on footpaths. The following table shows the number of prosecutions commenced during 2006 and 2007 for careless riding of a pedal cycle, dangerous riding of a pedal cycle and riding a pedal cycle without reasonable...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including accommodation, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements. I have sought the views of the Garda authorities on the Garda Station to which the Deputy has referred and I will revert to him when the information is to hand.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were 95 on the spot fines issued in Maynooth and 75 issued in Celbridge for breaches of control of consumption and possession of alcohol bye laws for 2007.

Written Answers — Neighbourhood Policing: Neighbourhood Policing (30 Jan 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1281 and 1282 together. The Joint Policing Committees currently established in a pilot phase operate under revised guidelines issued by my predecessor as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in May 2007, following consultations with the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. These...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the Press Council is in the process of considering various comments it has received about its Code of Practice with a view to improving its content, where this is necessary. I look forward to any refinements that the Council may make. In any event, there will be an opportunity to debate all issues as they arise when the Bill comes before the House for debate.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following proposals made by the Garda Commissioner and taking account of recommendations made by the Garda Síochána Inspectorate in its report on barricade incidents, An Garda Síochána was authorised to add conductive electric devices (CEDs) to the range of less lethal options available to the Garda Emergency Response Unit (ERU). The purpose of less lethal options is to provide an...

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 2007. Applications are generally dealt with in chronological order and this practise is not deviated from except in exceptional circumstances. However, due to the circumstances outlined in your question, I understand that a...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of the 31 December last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of each Garda Division was as follows: Division Strength DMR South Central 773 DMR Southern 623 DMR Northern 761 DMR West 758 DMR North Central 694 DMR Eastern 618 Louth/Meath 533 Longford/Westmeath 318 Laois/Offaly 312 Carlow/Kildare 402 Wexford/Wicklow 365...