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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No 674 for answer on 27 January 2009, in which the issues pertaining to the continuous residence in the State of the person in question were set out. Subsequent to that reply, the person concerned was invited to clarify the issue of his continuous residence on several occasions. The responses received from the person concerned did...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the individuals referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2005. The applications were forwarded to me for decision and I decided to refuse same. Letters informing the persons concerned issued, via their solicitor, on 31 March 2009.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As stated to the Deputy in the reply to Question Number 385 of 22 April 2009, if an asylum application for asylum has been made by the person in question, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (28 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were a total of 125 retirements during the period the 1 January 2009 to the 31 March 2009 and 111 of these were voluntary. A total of 72 members of An Garda Síochána have indicated their intention to retire during the month of April 2009, 57 during the month of May 2009; and 63 during the month of June 2009. It is not possible to predict...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (28 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that 100 trainees have accepted invitations to commence training at the Garda College in May 2009. Currently An Garda Síochána is processing applications in respect of candidates who have been successful at the initial selection stages conducted by the Public Appointments Service. Following selection by the Public Appointments Service each...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 23 October 2008. The specific information requested is not readily available in my Department and retrieving it from our systems would require a disproportionate investment of time and effort by my officials. It should be said that increments, including long service increments, are not a gratuitous bonus paid by the State to...

Leaders' Questions (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Burton is a clever accountant, as she never tires of telling us.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to open the Second Stage debate on the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009. It is a mark of the importance of the Bill that the debate on it in the Oireachtas has commenced so soon after its publication and presentation to this House. The primary purpose of the legislation is to facilitate the use in evidence of material...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I will read them provided they are not plagiarised.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána who work in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Office of Public Works that state owned accommodation adjacent to the existing Garda...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned applied for asylum on 1 March 2004. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended), the first named person concerned was informed, by letter dated 13...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Apr 2009)

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 my Department in November 2006. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in the coming months.

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The McMorrow Commission of Investigation is a statutorily independent body, the legislative basis for which is the Commissions of Investigation Act, 2004. As such, the scheduling of its work programme is a matter for its Chairperson, Ms Grainne McMorrow SC. Notwithstanding that, it is my understanding that she expects to have completed her report on the tragic circumstances surrounding the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Cairo on the 13 April 2009. Following consideration by a Visa Officer it was refused on the 13 April 2009 for the following reasons: the evidence of finances was deemed insufficient/incomplete, specifically there was no six month bank statement or payslips submitted; the obligations of the applicant to return to...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the matter to which the Deputy refers and other incidents which occurred on the night of Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2009 are the subject of an ongoing investigation. I am also informed by the Garda Authorities that they are awaiting a statement of complaint form the person involved in the incident referred to by the Deputy.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Burton is making a dog's breakfast of this.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I thank Deputies for declaring their general support for this Bill and thank the House for taking the legislation relatively quickly. I am pleased that it has received a broad welcome from all sides of the House. I believe the Bill represents a proportionate and balanced response to this problem. It will enable us to give the Garda the tools to engage in electronic surveillance. If this...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: They would be my priorities. I also have another Bill, the criminal procedure Bill, which arises as a result of my initiative on victims. That Bill is in its final throes and will loosen up the rule against double jeopardy as well as dealing with various matters, including victim impact statements. The data retention Bill is close to publication within the next week or so. In addition,...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (30 Apr 2009)

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.