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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007 proposals, inter alia, to alter the boundaries of a divisional geographical area are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plan. The 2008 Policing Plan, which I laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, contains the Commissioner's proposals to realign Garda...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 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 September 2007. The average processing time for naturalisation is 30 months. However, I understand that the person concerned is married to an Irish national and every effort is made to ensure those applications are dealt with as...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Carlow/Kildare Garda Division on 31 March, 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table: District/Station Strength Naas Naas 103 Celbridge 21 Clane 7 Kill 3 Maynooth 16 Kildare Kildare 29 Robertstown 5 Kilcullen 4...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Before a visa can issue the Visa Officer must be satisfied as to the source, authenticity and quality of any documentation submitted. Further any reference named should be contactable in the event that the Visa Officer deems it necessary to do so. In this instance the Visa Officer had concerns surrounding the quality of the documentation and several attempts were made to contact the...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection under the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006, (S.I. 518 of 2006) to my Department on 1st November, 2007. Following consideration of the person's application, it was determined that he was not a person eligible for Subsidiary Protection, and he was informed of this decision by letter, dated...

Written Answers — Good Friday Agreement: Good Friday Agreement (30 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are no persons remaining in custody who have been deemed to be qualifying prisoners under Section 3 (2) of the Criminal Justice (Release of Prisoners) Act, 1998. Other than the prisoners referred to by the Deputy, there are 4 prisoners who remain in custody who have applied and who are deemed as not being qualifying prisoners under Section 3 (2) of the Criminal Justice (Release of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of Wednesday 2 April 2008 and the written Reply to that Question. 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...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have approved the applications of the persons in question. The Citizenship Section of my Department has written to the persons concerned requesting certain documentation. When the documentation is received, certificates of naturalisation will issue to them as soon as possible thereafter.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that an application by the person referred to by the Deputy for a public service vehicle licence has been received by An Garda Síochána and is currently being processed. The applicant is being kept appraised of progress.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have requested the information sought from the Garda Authorities. The Immigration Division will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 9 April 2008 and are currently being examined by a Visa Officer. I would expect decisions on these applications, well in advance of the proposed travel date.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Parliamentary Question No. 241 put down for answer on 24th April 2008 The person in question made a Family Reunification application in February 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have recently been in contact with the person referred to by the Deputy in relation to his immigration status. Further documentation has been requested from the person concerned in order to facilitate the Immigration Division in examining his case.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 May 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 on 12 April 2005. On examination of the application it was determined that the person concerned did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first named person arrived in the State on 3 July 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), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 16 May...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in December 2005. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 December 2006 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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 16...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 should be granted. While it is not the practice to comment in detail on...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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...