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Land and Conveyancing Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am doing this with the best of intentions. Like Deputy Lynch, I am trying to ensure that a strong signal is sent out. I do not doubt that all the advice that has been given to Deputy Ciarán Lynch has suggested that it is virtually impossible to do what he is trying to do. I suggest that this is as much as the Oireachtas can do. I strongly urge the Deputies to support this amendment.

Land and Conveyancing Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Ceann Comhairle has saved the price of a stamp. Amendment to amendment put.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Marriage to an Irish national does not confer any automatic right to enter to reside in the State solely on that basis. The Immigration Division of my Department has informed me that following the marriage, the Ghanian national (as a visa required national) should apply for a spouse of Irish national entry visa from the Honorary Consul of Ireland, PW Ghana Ltd, 10 Abidjan Avenue, East Legon,...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have read the US Trafficking in Persons (TIPs) Report 2009 which was published by the US State Department recently. The Report makes a valuable contribution to research in the area of human trafficking. It sheds light on this modern day form of slavery and sets out the efforts countries are making to counteract these abuses. Insofar as human trafficking in Ireland is concerned the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for a certificate of naturalisation are considered under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. The applicant must fulfil certain Statutory requirements, including requirements in relation to residency. However, I am empowered to dispense with the statutory conditions in whole or in part in certain circumstances - for example where the applicant is of Irish...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in my Department prepare a comprehensive submission to me in respect of each application for naturalisation. This submission addresses any claims for the exercise of my discretion in areas such as Irish descent and Irish associations. I decide whether to grant naturalisation based on my evaluation of the merits of the entire case as presented to me. Statistics are therefore not...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am in receipt of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly's report of its inquiry into cross-border policing co-operation. I wish to thank the Assembly for taking an interest in this area and for delivering the report, the conclusions of which are being given careful consideration in my Department. In relation specifically to the issue raised by the Deputy, the Criminal Justice (Mutual...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 11 August 2005. 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), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 16 March 2006,...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was recently received in the Citizenship Section of my Department. Officials in that Section have recently sought further documentation, on two occasions, from the applicant in support of his application. On receipt of these documents, the person in question will be informed when further...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Statutory Instrument No. 251 of 2007 applies Part 4 of the Prisons Act, 2007 to the proposed construction of a prison on a site not previously used for that purposes in the District Electoral Division of Kilsallaghan in the county of Fingal. Pursuant to Part 4, resolutions approving the development of a prison on the site in question have been passed by Dáil and Seanad Eireann and confirmed...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 180 to 183, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the Garda CCTV system in Clonmel is currently being commissioned and is expected to become operational in the coming weeks. I am further advised by the Garda Authorities that there are currently no plans to expand Garda town centre CCTV systems to Tipperary Town, Cahir or Carrick...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 147 on Wednesday 11 March 2009. The status of the person concerned remains largely as set out in that Reply. However submitted with the previous Question was an application by the person concerned seeking the revocation of his Deportation Order pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended. Following...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 166 of Tuesday, 7 April 2009, in this matter. The position in the State of the persons concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 17 November 2004. Her two children were included in her application. Her asylum application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned then lodged Judicial Review Proceedings in the High Court challenging the determination of the Office of the Refugee...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned and the second named person concerned are a husband and wife. The first named person concerned applied for asylum on 25 April 2007. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned withdrew his appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 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 June 2008. Officials in that Section are currently commencing further processing of applications received in early 2008. Applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants.

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Discussions take place on an ongoing basis between my Department, relevant agencies under its aegis, including the Courts Service, and the Department of Transport on how the operation of the fixed charge processing system, including the handling of cases in the courts, might be made more efficient. The Road Traffic Bill, currently being finalised by my colleague the Minister for Transport,...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can advise the Deputy that my Department has received a proposal from the Probation Service relating to Harristown House. That proposal is currently being examined by my officials.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person referred to was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit on 30 April, 2009. The application is being processed at present and a response will issue shortly.