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Written Answers — Council Meeting: Council Meeting (26 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: Officials from my Department have been unable to trace any recent request for a meeting from the group referred to in the question. On receipt of a request I will give it due consideration.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: Judicial review proceedings were instituted in this case on 13 January 2006 and accordingly, as the matter is sub judice, I do not propose to comment further on the matter.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: In my response to the Deputy's question on 12 April 2005, I informed her that the average processing time for applications for naturalisation was 24 months and based on that, the application of the person concerned was likely to be finalised circa November 2005. As the Deputy will appreciate, the above timeframes are given as a guide only and it is not possible to be accurate as to when...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in Ireland on the basis of having an Irish born child prior to 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. Her application is currently being reviewed and I will notify the Deputy when the outcome of the review is known.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (26 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 1 July 2005 and claimed asylum on that date. His asylum claim was investigated by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner who concluded that the person concerned did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. This position was conveyed to the person concerned by letter dated 9 August 2005. This communication also advised the...

Written Answers — Legal Education: Legal Education (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Competition Authority published a preliminary report on competition in legal services in February 2005 which included a number of recommendations, addressed to the Law Society and King's Inns, on the supply of legal education. The report recommended that the Law Society should issue detailed criteria by 30 September 2005 pursuant to which it will licence institutions to provide...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The visa section in my Department is committed to providing a high quality service to all its customers and is making every effort to process all visa applications in as timely a manner as possible. The timeframe for processing visa applications has been reduced in recent months and study visa applications currently take approximately three weeks from the date of receipt in the visa section....

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Services: Drug Treatment Services (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person referred to is serving cumulative sentences totalling 14 months for burglary, assault and threatening-abusive behaviour. He is at present due for release from prison on 3 August 2006. I recently approved a transfer to the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise for this prisoner. I am not prepared to authorise a transfer to either Shelton Abbey or Portlaoise Prison. As I have repeatedly...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The refugee in question made an application for family reunification in respect of his mother and siblings. My Department has recently been in correspondence with him requesting further documentation in support of the application. On receipt of this documentation a decision will be made in this case.

Written Answers — Firearms Offences: Firearms Offences (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they have no intelligence which indicates that persons are carrying guns as a form of fashion accessory. As the Deputy will be aware, any person wishing to possess, carry or use a firearm must obtain a firearms certificate from a Garda superintendent and comply with specific requirements under the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2000. Any person found in...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware, responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 has been assigned to the Department of Health and Children as part of the establishment of the new Office of the Minister for Children under the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Brian Lenihan. With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the Equal...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is the intention to relocate the station party in Fitzgibbon Street to temporary accommodation to allow a much needed refurbishment of the station to be undertaken. As various options for the relocation of the station are being considered by the Garda authorities and the Office of Public Works, I am not in a position at this time to indicate any timescale for the move. Consideration is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in Ireland on the basis of having an Irish born child prior to 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. Her application is currently being reviewed and I will notify the Deputy when the outcome of the review is known.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: Health and safety standards in the construction of Garda stations are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works, which has informed me that the recently completed new Garda station in Derrinturn meets all the appropriate standards. Accordingly, I expect that the gardaí will occupy the station very shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Reserve Force: Garda Reserve Force (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 1148 on Wednesday, 25 January 2006.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the Land Registry to contact the Deputy directly concerning the current position of the folio in question.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, Carlow is one of the 11 remaining locations nationwide which form part of the Garda CCTV programme. Following recommendations from the Garda authorities, I have approved the implementation of six new Garda CCTV systems. With the addition of these six new locations a total of 17 Garda town centre CCTV systems, including Carlow, will be implemented in the following...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Carlow Garda station as at years ending 31 December 2002 to 2005, inclusively, was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 2002 2003 2004 2005 Carlow 51 50 53 54 The timescale for achieving the target strength of...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The individual concerned entered the State on 9 December 2001 and his passport was stamped by the Garda National Immigration Bureau giving him permission to remain in the State until 29 November 2002. His passport was subsequently stamped, giving him permission to remain in the State until 23 March 2004. The individual concerned has resided illegally in the State from that date. In accordance...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 2 November 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, she was informed by letter dated 17 November 2005 that the...