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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 Plans. I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management are satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing serving is delivered to the...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: To date, 100 Garda Youth Diversion Projects have been established nationwide. Most recently, in October of 2007, I announced the establishment of 7 Garda Youth Diversion Projects which fulfilled the commitment made by my Department to have 100 projects in operation by the end of 2007. There are 31 projects operating in Dublin, 11 in Cork, and 6 each in Kerry and Limerick. There are 5...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, it is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to decide on the prioritisation and allocation of resources within the force. In the time available to answer the question it was not possible to establish the total number of Gardaí involved with Garda Youth Diversion Projects. There are currently 100 Garda Youth Diversion Projects operating throughout the country...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: By 31 December 2007 there were 100 Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) in existence, 29 of which were established during 2007. In the time available it was not possible to establish the total number of young persons currently engaged with Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs). I will forward the most recent figures to the Deputy in writing as soon as they are available. It should be...

Written Answers — Garda Support Services: Garda Support Services (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that there are various support structures in place for members of An Garda Síochána at present to assist them in a confidential manner when they experience acute stress or trauma associated with their work. The support structures in place include Peer support, support from Employee Assistance Officers of the Employee Assistance Service and...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 5 November 1999 and claimed 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. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 1 March 2002 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him and...

Written Answers — General Register Office: General Register Office (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question No. 200 of 1 November 2007. Responsibility for the system of registration of births is a matter for the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position in relation to 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. The...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration Division of my Department has informed me that they have received documentation previously requested from the individual concerned. An issue has arisen in relation to one of these documents and the Immigration Division are making enquiries to substantiate its authenticity. As soon as enquiries have been completed the Immigration Division will contact the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that an application 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, was received from the person to whom he refers on 14th December, 2005. The closing date for the submission of applications under the revised arrangements was...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 April, 1997 and applied for asylum. His application was refused at appeal stage following consideration of his case. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 26 November 1999, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him and afforded him three options in accordance with Section 3 (3) (b) (ii) of the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 October 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 12 January 2005, that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 465 of Tuesday 26 February 2008, No. 935 of Wednesday 26 September 2007, No. 654 of Tuesday 26 June 2007, No. 486 of Wednesday 31 January 2007 and No. 176 of Thursday 9 February 2006 and the written Replies to those Questions. The person concerned arrived in the State on 28 February 2004 and made an application for asylum on 1 March 2004....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will appreciate that naturalisation is a method of obtaining citizenship based on the residence of the applicant. The approach taken in such cases is not therefore, anomalous with this Article nor is it contrary to the Good Friday Agreement.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 511 on 18 December 2007. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the person to whom the Deputy refers has made a complaint in relation to this matter to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The Ombudsman Commission is statutorily independent in its examination of complaints and I have no role in the matter.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 16 February 2005 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 8...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in June 2005. The person in question was informed in July 2007 that the Family Reunification application on behalf of his wife had been refused and that the Family Reunification applications on behalf of his two children had been approved. In the course of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration Division of my Department informs me that an application for long term residency was received in August 2006 from the individual referred to in the Deputy's question. The Immigration Division is currently processing applications for long term residency received in August 2006. A letter has recently been forwarded to the person concerned seeking further documentation in...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (2 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no record of receiving correspondence from the Deputy in relation to the matter to which he refers. It is open to the person in question to make a complaint to the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission 150 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1. The Commission is independent in the exercise of its functions and is not subject to direction by myself or the Garda Commissioner in relation to the...