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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in the citizenship section of my Department in September 2005. When an application for naturalisation is received, it is examined to determine if the applicant meets the statutory residency criteria. It has been determined that the person concerned fulfils this criteria. His case file has now been stored to be...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information given to the Deputy is in accord with the information furnished to the person in question, both directly and through their legal representative. It would appear that there is however some confusion between the decision letter on the applications for family reunification issued on 5 June 2003 and the decision letter of the review issued on 14 March 2005. The person who is the...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned with her three children claimed asylum in the State on 20 September 2002. Their claim was examined by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner following which a recommendation was made to me that they should be recognised as refugees. A formal declaration of refugee status issued to them by letter dated 12 June 2003. This communication also advised them of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: Before dealing with the specific case of the persons concerned, I would like to explain briefly the workings of the Dublin II regulation, Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003. This regulation is intended to prevent the phenomenon of "asylum shopping" across Europe and sets out criteria for determining which member state is responsible for examining an asylum application where applications...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 16 June 2001 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 24 June 2003 that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 25 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 accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 30 August 2005 that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The reception and integration agency, RIA, is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the policy of direct provision and dispersal. The RIA operates a transfer system for direct provision residents. All asylum seekers accommodated by the RIA are aware of this arrangement and can channel any transfer requests directly to the RIA through this system. The lady in question...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is open to the person concerned to make an application under the terms of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the European Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states which is due to come into force on 30 April 2006. On receipt of the application all circumstances of the case will be fully considered. Application forms and...

Written Answers — Garda Retirement: Garda Retirement (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The current position is that members of ranks in the Garda Síochána up to and including inspector,who were recruited to the force prior to 1 April 2004, must retire at 57 years of age. Members recruited after that date may serve until 60, subject to an annual check after the age of 55 on fitness to serve. In the context of the establishment of a Garda reserve, I have said that I see merit...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned made an application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being the non-national parent of an Irish born child, born before 1 January 2005, under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. The closing date for receipt of applications was 31 March 2005. The application from the person concerned was received in my Department on 19 December...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 to 711, inclusive, together. In my previous response to the Deputy on this issue on 27 April 2005, I set out in some detail the background to the change in Land Registry practice referred to. My response of that date set out the legal basis for the change in practice as well as consultative process which preceded it and the steps taken to disseminate...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were received in my Department on 9 March 2006. When assessing any visa application, the visa officer will consider various matters, including whether it is reasonable in all the circumstances to conclude that the applicants would fully honour the conditions of the visa. The visa officer will also have regard to information provided and to such...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national was received from the person concerned in October 2005. Applications of this type, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in strict chronological order and currently take approximately 14 months to process. It should be noted that marriage to an Irish national does not confer an...

Written Answers — Refugee Appeals Tribunal: Refugee Appeals Tribunal (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information required by the Deputy in so far as the dates of appointment of former members and the remuneration paid to each of them in each of the years since their appointment is concerned, is set out at Table 1 and Table 2 below. Members of the tribunal are appointed for a term of three years which may be renewed. As the Deputy is aware, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal is a statutory...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the Protection of Animals Acts 1911 and 1965 are the principal statutes which prohibit the maltreatment of animals. Section 11 of the 1911 Act extended only to domestic or captive animals. However, section 13(a) of the 1965 Act extended the definition to...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Apr 2006)

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

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by officials in the citizenship section of my Department that there is no record of an application for citizenship through the process of naturalisation having been received from the individual concerned. However, I understand that the person concerned has been granted permission to remain in the State on the sole basis of marriage to an Irish citizen. A letter to that effect...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Dáil questions concerning the persons concerned, specifically Question No. 155 of 26 January 2006 and Question No. 191 of 9 March 2006 concerning the husband, together with Question No. 185 of 9 March 2006 concerning the wife and Question No. 219 on 30 March 2006 relating to both of the persons concerned. The position in the State of the persons concerned...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (25 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Question No. 1,188 of 25 January 2006, No. 179 of 9 February 2006 and No. 321 of 6 April 2006. The position in the State of the person concerned remains as outlined in those replies.