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Written Answers — Implementation of Legislation: Implementation of Legislation (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 and 389 together. The Children Act 2001 is the primary statutory framework for the youth justice system. It adopts a twin-track approach — child welfare and youth justice — to addressing the needs of children who may be in need of special care or protection and offending children. Responsibilities under the Act span three relevant Government...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday 8 September following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Government Legislation Programme published earlier today provides for publication of the Sale of Alcohol Bill in early 2007. This Bill will repeal the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004, as well as the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2004, and replace them with provisions more suited to modern conditions.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos 385 of 6 December 2005, 366 of 12 October 2005 and 988 of 28 September 2005. I have already informed the Deputy that it was likely that the application on behalf of the person concerned will be finalised in or around the end of this year. That is still the position. I will inform the Deputy and the person in question when I have...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 23 August, 2004 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 September, 2005, that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will recall, following a Referendum of the Irish people, the 27th amendment to the Constitution changed the situation in relation to entitlement to Irish Citizenship. As a result of this, Section 6 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 was amended by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 2004. The changes came into effect on 1st January 2005. As and from that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I informed the Deputy in my responses to Parliamentary Questions No. 425 on 16 May 2006 and 189 on 2 February 2006 that it was likely that the application on behalf of the person concerned would be finalised in the early part of 2007. That is still the position.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 13th September, 2006. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question was approved on 20th September, 2006.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Registrar of Titles has forwarded the requested information directly to the Deputy. I would like to refer the Deputy to my letter of 26 May, 2006 to Members of the Oireachtas regarding a new service, which was introduced on that date, for Deputies and Senators wishing to make enquiries in relation to the current status of Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications. As...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Applications from the persons referred to in the Deputy's question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 29 September 2004. I understand that processing of the applications has commenced and that the case files will be submitted to me for a decision in the near future. I will advise the Deputy and the persons in question once I have reached a decision on the applications.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The allocation of resources within the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department is kept under ongoing review by its Director General having regard to overall sanctioned staff numbers. INIS was established by the Government in 2005 in order to provide a single contact point or "one stop shop" for immigration services generally. A key priority of INIS is to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Dublin Visa Office on 26th September, 2006 and are currently awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of the applications will be made in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in May, 2006. I am advised by officials in the Citizenship section of my Department that the file has undergone initial processing and is due to be forwarded to me for a decision shortly. I will be in touch with both the Deputy and the applicant when I arrive at a decision in the matter.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I informed the Deputy in my reply on 8th June that based on current processing trends for minors that this application would be finalised in the next few months. The application of the person concerned will be dealt with shortly. I will be in touch with both the Deputy and the applicant when I have reached a decision in the matter.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 on 4 April 2005. I understand that processing of the application has commenced and that the case file will be submitted to me for a decision in the near future. I will advise the Deputy and the person in question once I have reached...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the statistics requested by the Deputy are currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have now received a Garda report in relation to the matters raised in the correspondence in question. The report does not support the allegations being made in the correspondence referred to.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Citizenship section of my Department on 1 November, 2005. Applications are currently taking approximately 24 months to process. It is likely, therefore, that the case will be submitted to me for decision around the end of 2007. I will of course advise both the Deputy and the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by Garda authorities that the Office of Public Works has identified the need to complete a major overhaul of the electrical system at Santry Garda Station. This project is currently being brought to tender document stage by the Mechanical and Electrical Section of the Office of Public Works. In the interim, the Office of Public Works has been requested to address the...