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Written Answers — Naturalisation Applications: Naturalisation Applications (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State on 3 January, 2001 under the arrangements then applicable to the non-EEA national parents of Irish born children born in the State before 1 January, 2005. This permission was renewed on a regular basis and is currently valid until 4 October, 2012. Officials in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for permission to remain in the State was received from the person concerned on 7th June 2012. I understand that the person is seeking permission to remain in the State to pursue a course of studies. Applications are dealt with in chronological order and INIS will be in contact with the person...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by officials in the Visa Division of my Department that the person referred to is a Congolese national and therefore required to be in possession of a visa. All persons who are visa required and who are not in possession of same should refer to the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (www.inis.gov.ie). The visa application process and procedures are...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person referred to in the Deputy's question currently has permission to remain in the State until 18 October 2012. I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person concerned in March, 2006. Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as...

Written Answers — Asylum Seeker Accommodation: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the policy of direct provision. For the most part, this represents a cashless system with the State assuming responsibility for providing suitable accommodation and certain other services on a full board basis. I am satisfied that the level of service and support provided to asylum...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 490 and 491 together. The Deputy may know applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT) both of which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice and Equality on whether such status should be granted. The...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that in the period 2008 to 2011, approximately 92,000 naturalisation applications were received of which some 56,000 were deemed to be valid. So far this year, 7,800 valid applications have been received. The number of applications approved for the years in question and in 2012 to date was approximately 42,400 with 7,900* being...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda stations closed under the 2012 Garda Síochána Annual Policing Plan form part of the portfolio of State properties owned and maintained by the Office of Public Works. Accordingly, it is for that Office to decide on the future of these properties and I do not have a role in relation to the matter.

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 422 for written answer on 13 March last. At this point, I am not in a position to pre-empt the findings of the Inter-Departmental Committee. However, the Government will decide what further action is appropriate when it has received and considered their report. Reply to Parliamentary Question No.422 for written answer on 13 March,...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of Fixed Charge Notices issued by An Garda Síochána for the offence of not wearing a seatbelt, committed by passengers over the age of 17 years, each year for the period 2009 to 30 April, 2012. Year Fixed Charge Notices 2012 (to 30 April) 516 2011 1,768 2010 2,136 2009 2,743 Statistics provided are...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Property Services Regulatory Authority was formally established on 3 April 2012 pursuant to the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011. The Authority consists of a Chairperson and ten ordinary members. The primary purpose of the Authority is to set and enforce standards in the provision of property services by auctioneers, letting agents and property...

Written Answers — Property Registration Authority: Property Registration Authority (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the matters raised in the question are operational matters for the Property Registration Authority. I understand the Authority has already issued a substantive reply directly to the Deputy in relation to his query.

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Applications for transfer to an alternate facility within the prison estate are received primarily on the recommendation of the Prison Governor or the therapeutic services in the prisons. The prisoner, their family or their legal representative can also apply for consideration of such a request. As a guiding principle, the Irish Prison Service attempts to place prisoners in the location...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that they hold the lease of Lauragh Garda Station. If the premises ever ceases to be used as a Garda Station, it would be a matter for the Office of Public Works to decide on its future use.

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have asked the Garda authorities for a report on the initiative referred to by the Deputy and I will contact him directly when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: While I cannot be more specific at this time, consideration continues to be given to issues relating to the former Bethany Home and how they might be addressed.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of statistics. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: Prior to enactment of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, bodies representing the mixed trading sector proposed implementation of a voluntary code of practice with an independent audit and oversight mechanism as an alternative to section 9 of the Act. Such a code was subsequently drawn up and agreed between the mixed trading sector and the Departments of Health and Children and Justice,...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (19 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: I wish to inform the Deputy that it has not been possible to provide the information required in the time available. The data sought is currently being collated by An Garda Síochána and all available information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is to hand.