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Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: He has subverted democracy long enough.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Sheriff's fees and expenses are set out in Sheriff's Fees and Expenses Order 2005 (S. I. No 644 of 2005). In setting the fees, consideration is given to the changes in the Consumer Price Index since the previous fees were set, along with the general costs of operating the service. The fees and expenses as they stand only apply where there has been a failure to make the necessary tax returns...

Written Answers — Official Transport: Official Transport (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Office holder cars are provided, pursuant to a long standing arrangement, for the President, Taoiseach, Ministers, Chief Whip, Ceann Comhairle, Minister of State for Children and Youth Affairs, Attorney General, Chief Justice, D.P.P.and former Taoisigh & Presidents. There are currently 26 office holders provided with official vehicles.

Written Answers — European Arrest Warrants: European Arrest Warrants (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Three subjects of European Arrest Warrants were released in 2008 by order of the High Court because the issuing authority failed, in each case, to collect the subjects within the statutory time limit. There were no processing delays on the part of the Irish authorities in relation to the cases and, in each instance, the High Court had ordered surrender. Under the provisions of the European...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Where an asylum application is made by a non-Irish national it is considered by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, in the event of an appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. In the event of negative recommendations from both agencies, or in the case of any third country national found to be illegally present in the State, a notice of intent to deport under section...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There is currently no application pending in my Department for leave to remain in the case of the persons whose details were supplied. If an application for asylum has been made by the persons concerned, the Deputy should note that it is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 23 November 2007. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the individual concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned was...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 580 and 628 together. There is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question. If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned, the Deputy should note that it is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in February 2007. Both files were recently submitted to me for a decision and I have decided to defer making any final decision on both applications for a period of 18 months until January 2011. The persons concerned were notified of...

Written Answers — Immigration and Asylum Issues: Immigration and Asylum Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The number of persons recorded on the register of non-nationals maintained by An Garda Síochána, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of Immigration Act, 2004, at end of each of the past ten years and the number of persons refused leave to land at Dublin Airport in each of the past five years is as follows: Year Registered Refused Leave to land 1999 ...

Written Answers — Immigration and Asylum Issues: Immigration and Asylum Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy might wish to note that the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 (Statutory Instrument No. 518 of 2006), in force since 10 October 2006, are directly applicable to persons who have been formally refused a declaration of refugee status by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Such persons are advised, in writing, of their entitlement to...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Courts are, subject to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. Accordingly, I cannot comment or intervene in any way in relation to a particular case.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to was approved following appeal and the visa issued on 6 August 2009.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing and Garda Mountain Bike Units. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated specifically to this area. I am informed that the community Garda has been in contact...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 19 December 2006. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the individual concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 588 and 634 together. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the person in question was recently registered by the Garda National Immigration Bureau and granted permission to remain in the State up to 7th July 2014 on the basis of her marriage to an Irish national. The permission granted allows the person in question to work in the State without the...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A Deportation Order was signed on 3rd August 2004 in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned was informed of this fact by letter dated 1st September 2004. Legal representatives for the person concerned submitted an application, received on 15th September 2008, to revoke the Deportation Order under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. Following...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that, as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the stations referred to by the Deputy was as set out below:- Coolock Raheny Swords Ballymun Clontarf Howth 115 73 86 124 81 42

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Risk assessment of sex offenders is carried out in conjunction with the Probation and Welfare Service. At present there are fifty-six (56) members of An Garda Síochána, nationwide, trained in the risk assessment of sex offenders.

Written Answers — Civil Registration Legislation: Civil Registration Legislation (16 Sep 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I assume the Deputy is referring to the system of registration as operated under the Civil Registration Act 2004. Policy in the Act is a matter for the Department of Social and Family Affairs.