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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: 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 am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Clarecastle area is serviced from Ennis Garda Station approximately two miles away. The personnel strength...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I take it that the Deputy is referring to public relations consultancy and advice provided to my Department. Information concerning expenditure on public notices and other forms of advertising has been made available in response to previous Parliamentary Questions, for example, Question No. 382 of 22 April, 2008. I can inform the Deputy that my Department makes very limited use of public...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned arrived in the State on 11 January 2006 and applied for asylum. His 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), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 31...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. 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...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. 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...

Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Analysis: Regulatory Impact Analysis (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy may be aware, the Department of the Taoiseach's Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Guidelines (October 2005), provide that a formal regulatory impact analysis should be conducted in respect of proposed primary legislation, with the exception of certain emergency, criminal or security legislation. The process is also to be applied in respect of EU Directives and significant...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department, that the person referred to in the Deputy's Question, has recently been sent correspondence extending her permission to remain in the State. She should therefore present herself at her local immigration office with this correspondence to have her passport endorsed with the appropriate permission to remain and to have a...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Since the Deputy has not provided details of a particular case, I can only set out the position generally. The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. These conditions are...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including accommodation, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements. The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is brought forward in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Arrangements are being put in place by local Garda management in the Palmerstown area to establish, on a pilot basis, a Garda clinic in the Parish Centre, Palmerstown. It is intended that the pilot will run for a four week period commencing 26 June 2008 after which An Garda Síochána will review the initiative. The opening of the clinic will be preceded by an information campaign entailing...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: 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. The Commissioner has indicated in the current Policing Plan that an examination of Divisions and Districts within the Dublin Metropolitan Region will be...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am glad to see I was missed.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is called delegation.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Shatter is acting like a spoiled child.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: First, I would like to make the point——

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is more than entitled to move this motion.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Minister of State is more than entitled to move the motion under his powers of delegation from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Any more spoiled childishness from Deputy Shatter——-

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is quite clear Deputy Shatter is a like a child from whom someone has taken a toy.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Government is entitled to declare and move any legislation it wishes.