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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned lodged an asylum application on 5 September 2002. His application was investigated, in turn, by the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom concluded that the person concerned did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee, as defined in section 2 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended. The person concerned was...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application was received in June 2005. Having given full consideration to the matter the visa was refused because my Department was not satisfied on the basis of the documentation provided that an adequate relationship history existed between the applicant and the reference in Ireland. In order to prevent abuses of the system, in so far as is possible and without unduly interfering...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I can advise the Deputy that the visa applications in question have been approved.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy has not been lodged with the visa section of my Department to date. If, and when, it is received it will be examined in line with the usual criteria for such an application.

Written Answers — Citizen's Arrests: Citizen's Arrests (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: In Ireland powers of arrest are to be found both at common law and in a large number of diverse statutory provisions. These powers for the most part are exercisable only by a member of the Garda Síochána. However, as the Deputy avers, there are situations where any person may effect what is known as a "citizen's arrest". The basis for these important powers is set out below. At common law...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by Garda authorities that an application for a Garda CCTV system in Arklow has been received and is under consideration by the advisory committee, along with applications from other cities and towns throughout the country. As the Deputy is aware, some 17 locations nationwide which has been selected to receive a Garda CCTV system. This programme of implementation of CCTV systems...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: In the case of all non-EEA workers seeking to be joined by their family members, they must be in a position to support the family members in question without the need for those family members to have recourse to public funds or paid employment. Unfortunately, the level of income in this case demonstrated that the person is not in a position to support the spouse without recourse to public...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the person in question made several complaints of the nature described during 2003. A file was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions, who in February 2004 directed that no prosecution be taken. I am further informed that Garda inquiries have failed to find any evidence to substantiate the claims made.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have received a report from the Garda authorities on the matter raised by the Deputy. I am informed that records at the Garda communications centre, Harcourt Square, indicate that the first call relating to the location in question was made by 999 call at 19.46. This was from a female caller who reported a disturbance at the location and stated that a window had been broken. At the same...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 22 August 2003 and claimed asylum the same day. He failed to attend for interview at the Office of Refugee Applications Commissioner as arranged on 5 January 2004, or to subsequently pursue his application. His application was, therefore, deemed withdrawn and was refused. He was notified of this refusal by way of letter dated 4 March 2004. In...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The main categories of immigrants who receive immigration registration stamp No. 4 are as follows: spouses and dependants of EEA nationals; spouses of Irish nationals; parents of Irish citizens who have been granted permission to remain in the State on that basis; specialised skilled workers as set out under the work authorisation-working visa scheme; persons granted refugee status under the...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to is in custody since 9 June 2004 and is detained on foot of a trial warrant ordering that he be detained in custody pending his appearance before the Dublin Circuit Court on 7 October 2005. This court appearance relates to criminal offences which he has been charged with. He is not serving a sentence at this time. The warrant detaining him was issued on 27 July 2005 and...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 25 April 2003 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, he was informed by letter, dated 30 August 2005, that the...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I regret it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (29 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: I regret it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The fixed charge processing system, FCPS, is the Garda IT system for processing fixed charge road traffic offences, including the requirements for the penalty points system. The FCPS is currently operational in Dublin, Cork city and parts of counties Louth and Meath. The system will be extended nationwide in respect of existing penalty point offences in conjunction with the commencement of an...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The applications in question were received in my Department on 5 August 2004. Having given full consideration to the matter, the visas were refused because my Department was not satisfied that the applicants would fully honour the conditions of the visa. It was felt that the applicants had not displayed evidence of their obligations to return home following the proposed visit. The...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda authorities are currently considering their station requirements for Tallaght including the provision of a new divisional headquarters. When they have made their views known to me, the matter will be fully and carefully considered in my Department.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Following the finalisation of the leasing arrangements by the Office of Public Works, the refurbishment of the temporary office in Thurles has now commenced and it is anticipated that the Garda central vetting unit will move in by the end of November 2005.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: Under the Government's decentralisation programme, 186 posts are to move to Tipperary town from my Department's asylum and immigration area. An implementation plan in respect of the decentralisation of these sections is available on my Department's website. The decentralisation implementation group report to the Minister for Finance on 30 June 2005 gives the indicative date for completion of...