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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: When Section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 was brought forward in July, I made it clear that an appropriate period of time would be needed to allow the market to factor in the very significant changes which were being introduced. That remains the position. While I have taken no final decision on a commencement date, I would note that the section will not be commenced...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The cost of domestic travel expenses paid directly to the Ministers and Ministers of State attached to this Department in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009 is as follows: Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D. €18 (2009-€18) Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D. €406 (2008-€406) Mr. Michael McDowell T.D. € Nil Mr. Conor Lenihan T.D. (Minister of State) €34,293 (2009- €11,189, 2008- €15,909 and 2007-...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (15 Oct 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 — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (15 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 126 of Thursday, 26 February, 2009, and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned, accompanied by her three minor children, applied for asylum on 11 October 2005. The three children were included on their mother's asylum application. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned and her...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that there is no record of the person referred to by the Deputy as having registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Should the person referred to wish to remain in the State, they should write to the General Immigration Division of INIS, which is located at 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, providing full...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the person to whom he refers was granted permission to remain in the State in September of 2001 under the arrangements then in place for the non-EEA parents of Irish citizen children. The permission granted was for an initial period of twelve months. Under the terms of the scheme under which the person concerned was granted permission to remain, such persons...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 2 June 2000. 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 1 March 2002, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputies will be aware, resolutions have been passed in both Houses of the Oireachtas concerning the findings of the Stardust Tribunal of Inquiry, thereby fulfilling the principal recommendations of Mr. Paul Coffey SC's report. Insofar as Mr. Coffey's discretionary finding concerning ongoing outstanding counselling and medical needs is concerned, I understand that consultation has...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The accommodation centre referred to by the Deputy is Clare Lodge, Ennis, Co. Clare. The Reception and Integration Agency's contract with the centre ended in the normal course on 29 September, 2009 when the terms of the contract expired. Persons accommodated in the centre were transferred to other centres within the RIA accommodation portfolio, a process phased over several weeks and...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Assuming that all applicants under the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) ultimately avail of the scheme, there will still be 116 staff at Principal Officer level or higher working in my Department and agencies staffed by it, representing 5% of the overall staffing complement.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency's contract with the centre ended in the normal course on 29 September, 2009 when the terms of the contract expired. This centre was first contracted to the RIA on 01/04/2000 for the accommodation of asylum seekers. Contracts for accommodation are generally not issued on a calendar year basis and can be offered for varying periods of time depending on the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I understand from the Garda authorities that the vehicle of the person referred to, which had been stolen, was identified as having been used in a serious crime. The vehicle was retained for evidential purposes in accordance with legislation and was technically and forensically examined. It is also my understanding that the vehicle was returned to its owner on 27th July, 2009. Both the High...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Office of Public Works that it was unfortunately not possible to reach a final agreement...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in March 2008. All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 24 months. More complicated...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the first named person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 2009. All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants.The average processing time from application to decision is now at 24 months. More...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The total amount paid in respect of legal and related costs to assist the Stardust Victims Committee's participation in the independent examination carried out into their case for a renewed inquiry was €424,300 including VAT. While it was initially agreed by Government that €400,000 should be paid to a nominated firm of solicitors for all legal costs incurred by the Stardust Victims...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Pulse system is available at all Divisional and District Headquarters and 24 hour stations. The number of Garda stations on the PULSE network has now increased to 347 out of 703 locations and these account for over 85% of incidents. It was never the intention of the Garda authorities to provide PULSE in every single Garda location and the...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested is currently being researched by the Garda Síochána. I will contact the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (20 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The total number of persons who were issued with Deportation Orders in 2008 was 679. Of these 161 were subsequently deported. From 1 January 2009 to 30 September 2009 the total number of Deportation Orders signed was 860. Of which 193 have subsequently been enforced. The enforcement of Deportation Orders is and remains an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.While...