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Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have received an interim report from the Garda Commissioner about this case and I expect to receive a full report on it from him, as soon as possible, after certain enquiries have been completed. When I have received the full report I will consider the question of any further action which may be necessary on my part. I should mention also that I understand that there have been contacts...

Written Answers — Criminal Investigations: Criminal Investigations (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that information received by An Garda Síochána from any source is subjected to evaluation which will determine the nature and extent of action required. As the Deputy will appreciate I have no role in the investigation or prosecution of cases. This is a long standing principle of our system of justice. The role of the Gardaí is to investigate...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Government Legislation Programme published on 23 September 2008 indicates that publication of the Civil Partnership Bill is expected in early 2009. The General Scheme of the Bill was published on 24 June 2008 and is available on my Department's website.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Government Legislation Programme published on 23 September 2008 provides for publication of the Property Services (Regulation) Bill during the current Dail session.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 202 of 3 July, 2008 I can confirm that the legislative, administrative and operational/enforcement/monitoring measures outlined to deal with trafficking in human beings in response to that question are being progressed and/or implemented. An Awareness Raising Campaign will commence in Ireland later this month. The position in relation to funding remains...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can advise the Deputy that my Department, in association with the Probation Service commissioned a 'Review of Adult Probation Residential Facilities' in 2007 in order to examine and make recommendations on, inter alia, the management structure and overall governance and operation of the four residential facilities and the role of the Probation Service. In addition, the review included an...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The applicant concerned applied for asylum on 8 February 2007. His application was refused and a Deportation Order was made on 14 August 2008. The applicant instituted Judicial Review Proceedings in the matter on 9 September 2008 and as the matter is now sub judice, I do not propose to comment further.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the reply I gave to his Parliamentary Question No. 905 of Wednesday 24 September 2008. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that reply.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies to his Parliamentary Questions. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question was the subject of a Family Reunification/Permission to Remain application made by his brother in 2003. The Family Reunification/Permission to Remain application was refused in August 2004 and the brother of the person in question...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Bray District Drug Unit on 30 September 2008 was 5. For security reasons, it is not Garda policy to release details of specific operations. However all members of An Garda Síochána are tasked with enforcing the criminal law, including the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Acts, 1977/84 and the Criminal Justice...

Written Answers — Illegal Substances: Illegal Substances (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that offences under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977/84 refer to the possession, or possession for the purpose of sale or supply, of substances which are contained in the First Schedule of the Act. Any breaches of the criminal law reported or uncovered by members of An Garda Síochána are fully investigated and, where sufficient evidence is adduced,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána in consultation with the Garda representative associations. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Government Legislation Programme published on 23 September 2008 indicates that publication of the Mental Capacity Bill is expected in mid-2009. The General Scheme of the Bill was published on 15 September 2008 and is available on my Department's website.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Criminal Justice Act 2006 enacted provisions to combat anti-social behaviour by adults and children. Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007, and Part 13 of the Act, relating to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Section 18(2) of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 states that "A certificate of naturalisation shall be in the prescribed form and be issued on payment of the prescribed fee, and notice of issue shall be published in the prescribed manner in Iris Oifigiúil". The prescribed manner is as set out in S.I. No. 216/1956. It must include the name of the person naturalised, their...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for a certificate of naturalisation on behalf of the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in September 2008. Applications on behalf of minors are dealt with by a separate unit in the Citizenship Section. Because they generally require less processing than standard adult applications, it is usually possible to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will appreciate that the granting of Irish Citizenship through naturalisation is an honour and applications must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and that it is given only to persons who satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria. Applications on behalf of minors are dealt with by a separate unit in the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 847 of Thursday 10 July 2008, and the written reply to that Question. The person concerned applied for asylum on 20 May 2003. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my previous reply to his previous Parliamentary Question. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy made a family reunification application on 26 September 2005 on behalf of her husband. The person referred to withdrew her application on 3 March 2006 and made a new application in respect of her mother and...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 15 March 2005. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, 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 17 October 2005, that the...