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Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy will be aware of the service to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of this Department in August 2008. Officials in that Section inform me that a letter requesting further documentation was issued to the person in question on 4 November, 2008. To date, no reply has been received. Further processing of the...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that I have recently written to him providing the requested information which was also sought in an earlier Dáil Question from the Deputy.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: No accommodation has been purchased by my Department, or by the Office of Public Works on behalf of my Department, for the accommodation of asylum seekers in any of the last five years.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the figures from the Garda authorities and will forward them to the Deputy as soon as they are available.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The area referred to by the Deputy falls into the Dublin North Central Garda Division. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Dublin North Central Garda Division as at 30 September 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 712. For operational and security reasons it is not Garda policy to disclose the number of Gardaí detailed for...

Written Answers — Property Services Regulation: Property Services Regulation (19 Nov 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. This Bill will establish the Property Services Regulatory Authority on a statutory basis. Its primary task will be to operate a licensing system for auctioneers, estate agents and property management agents and to improve...

Written Answers — Illegal Substances: Illegal Substances (19 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977/1984 are a matter which fall under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the activities of outlets commonly known as 'Headshops' are monitored by An Garda Síochána to ensure compliance with law including, in particular, the above legislation. A number of these types of premises have...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: We will make sure we will not.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Kenny should ask Deputy Richard Bruton. He will explain it to the Deputy.

Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate and for the observations they made. As I said earlier, this Bill is somewhat technical in nature. Members on all sides see the economic potential for this Bill and that is correct. As Deputies will be aware, arbitration is concerned with the resolution of disputes outside the ordinary court system. The use of alternative dispute...

Arbitration Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have nothing further to add to my reply to Question No. 157 of 23 October 2008.

Written Answers — Stardust Inquiry: Stardust Inquiry (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will appreciate, the management of the process to examine the case submitted by the Stardust Victims Committee is a matter for the independent person appointed to carry out that examination, Mr. Paul Coffey SC. I understand, however, that he aims to complete his work by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: While the existing R130 road to the Thornton Hall site was deemed to be technically adequate, the major concern expressed by local residents at meetings was the danger that would be posed to children at the local national school by both construction and operating traffic on the road to the prison site as well as the nuisance and annoyance such traffic would cause to local residents....

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: At 17th November 2008, there were 36 attested Reserve Gardaí attached to the following stations in Cork City and County: Number Anglesea Street 11 Bandon 1 Clonakilty 1 Fermoy 2 Gurranbraher 6 Macroom 1 Mayfield 3 Midleton 4 Togher 4 Watercourse Road 3 Total 36 There are currently 7 Garda Reserve trainees in Cork City and County and it is anticipated that they will be allocated...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Where the person referred to by the Deputy is outside the State, a 'D' type "Join Spouse" visa application can be made. Comprehensive details when making such a visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service — www.inis.gov.ie

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that following an arson attack on the station on 12 October last, the Gardaí allocated to Carna are temporarily operating from Clifden Garda Station. Since the attack Garda activity in the area has been increased with additional patrols being carried out. In addition to the regular policing services provided, the area is patrolled by Galway Traffic...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Replies to Parliamentary Questions No. 287 on 18 November and 362 and 363 of 21 October last which set out the overall approach to the implementation of the National Digital Radio Service and specifically for the Limerick Division. There are a wide range of factors that determine the roll-out plans for the national infrastructure and there is regular communication...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question was granted permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 conditions on 7 November 2008. This permission is valid until 23 October 2009.