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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question was issued with a Travel Document which expired in January 2008. I understand that the person in question has reported the loss of this travel document to the gardaí. He subsequently made an application to my Department for a replacement Travel Document. I am informed that my Department is currently investigating the loss of this Travel Document and will only...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (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 16 September 2002. On examination of the application, my predecessor decided to refuse the application. The reason for his refusal was disclosed to the applicant in a letter dated 15 November 2004. It is open to the person in...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (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 in September 2002 and my predecessor decided to refuse the application. The reason for his decision was disclosed to the applicant in a letter dated 11 March 2004. It is open to the person in question to lodge a new application if...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State, on 20th February 2002, on the basis of his being the parent of an Irish citizen child. This permission is currently valid until 6th April 2009.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 21 January 2004 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. The person concerned then lodged Judicial Review Proceedings in the High Court challenging the determination of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 December 2002 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 29...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question was granted permission to remain under the Family Reunification Scheme and did not renew her permission to remain status prior to its expiration. The onus is on the person in question to ensure that her registration details are kept up to date at all times and maintained satisfactorily and in accordance...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 11 August 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 26...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person referred to was granted permission to remain in the State on 26 April 2005 for an initial period of 12 months on the basis of his marriage to an Irish national. This permission was renewed until 24 April, 2008. The person in question should contact the Marriage to Irish National Section of the Irish National Immigration Service if there are any changes in the circumstances...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 12 May 2004 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 24 July...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 18 July 2004 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 19...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 3 April 2008. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The RIA currently has a portfolio of 63 centres across 22 counties, accommodating over 6,850 persons representing 96 nationalities. By way of background, the Deputy may wish to note that the person referred to in the details supplied applied...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of Thursday 3 April 2008 and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned arrived in the State on 7 June 2002 and made an application 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,...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of Thursday 6 March 2008 and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned arrived in the State on 11 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...

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...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 10 April 2008. The person referred to in the Deputy's question was granted a C visit visa to enter the State for a period of three months for the purpose of a visit only, not to attend college in the State. An examination of the papers in relation to the case indicates that the person concerned sought an extension of her C Visit Visa...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Hear, hear.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Many of the speakers opposite have congratulated the new Taoiseach and the various Ministers who have been proposed for nomination. Before the House divides in a few moments, I would like to express my appreciation of the generosity of many of the tributes which have been paid by Opposition Deputies during this debate. As Deputy Kenny pointed out when he opened this debate on behalf of the...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While I can understand why some Deputies with a particular ideological bias object to co-location, I do not understand why many Deputies do not see that the question of co-location relates to the total absence of any pricing system within our hospital structures. The Minister, Deputy Harney, has mentioned this evening that more than 100,000 people have had to be treated under the National...