Results 8,941-8,960 of 16,849 for speaker:Dermot Ahern
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 28 June 2004. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned, through her legal representative, initiated Judicial Review Proceedings in the High Court, challenging the decision of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 266 of Tuesday 3 March 2009. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 22 September 2006. 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 person concerned was informed, by letter dated 11 March 2008, that the...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The person concerned, and her three children, applied for asylum on 30 March 2000. Her children were included in her application for asylum. Her asylum application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 5 March 2009, I wish to inform the Deputy that the person concerned may apply for a visa to enter the State from the Irish Embassy in South Africa. However, I would point out that the position with regard to family reunification remains unchanged from that stated in previous replies to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: Stamp 2 is granted to non-EEA students who are engaged in courses that are listed on the Internationalisation Register operated by the Department of Education and Science. Students on Stamp 2 are allowed to work in a casual capacity. Non-EEA students who are studying at second level education are among those who are granted Stamp 2A which does not carry with it a right to work. There are...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Long-Term Residency Section of my Department inform me that an application for long-term residency was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 29 May, 2007. Processing of this application was completed in March 2009 and a letter advising the applicant of the outcome was issued on 19 March, 2009. It is open to him to submit another application once he has...
- Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The widely welcomed legislative reforms introduced in the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008 were directed towards tackling the significant public order problems associated with binge drinking in this country. They were based on recommendations made by the Government Alcohol Advisory Group. As recommended by the Group, the 2008 Act addressed a legislative loophole whereby premises operating under...
- Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (14 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: There is currently one sitting Tribunal of Inquiry which comes under the aegis of my Department. The Smithwick Tribunal was established pursuant to the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921-2002, to enquire into suggestions that members of the Garda SÃochána or other employees of the State colluded in the fatal shootings of RUC Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and RUC Superintendent...
- Leaders' Questions (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The Labour Party has none.
- Leaders' Questions (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The Deputy is being selective.
- Leaders' Questions (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: And Iceland.
- Leaders' Questions (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: Iceland.
- Leaders' Questions (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: Wrong.
- Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: That is what he wants.
- Order of Business (Resumed) (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: There are many people up my way who want answers.
- Order of Business (Resumed) (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: That is what he wanted.
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: All of the provisions of the Children Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006, have now been commenced. Section 258 was brought fully into operation by S.I. No. 151/2002 from 1 May 2002. To date, no order under section 258 has been made excluding or modifying the application of the section to particular jobs, professions or posts.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 to 259, inclusive, 277, 279, 281 and 288 together. One of the strategic goals set out in the Garda SÃochána Corporate Strategy 2007-2009 is to significantly reduce the incidence of fatal and serious injuries on the roads and improve road safety. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there has been no reduction in the efforts of members of An Garda...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that this matter is not the direct responsibility of my Department. The position in this regard is that all matters concerning legislation or implementation of policy in relation to the Office of the Ombudsman for Children is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children.