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Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible to compile the detailed statistics requested. I will communicate further with the Deputy when the information sought is to hand

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 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 — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that administrative staff of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal process applications for compensation, in the first instance, for submission to Tribunal members who decide if the applications come within the remit of the Scheme and the amount to be awarded in compensation. Currently, there are 4.8 full time equivalent members of staff assigned to the Tribunal.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below. Equality Tribunal 11 staff at Equality Officer level have a role in carrying out equal pay inspections. Garda Síochána Inspectorate A total of 9 persons including the Chief Inspector and 2 Members of the Inspectorate (both posts currently vacant) are involved in carrying out inspections. Inspector of Prisons The Inspector of...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the information requested is set out below: Courts Service It is estimated that a full time equivalent of 5 people are involved in the central accounts office. In addition to those staff dedicated to the financial accounting aspects of fines collection, there are also staff involved in the wider courts administration system that would have as part of their role an...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the information requested is set below: Courts Service In most cases District and Circuit Court staff work on licensing matters as part of their normal work. The Deputy may also wish to note that there are 2 staff who work full-time on licensing matters in the District Court in Dublin. Irish Film Classification Office Two members of staff deal with the issuing of...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his earlier Parliamentary Question, No. 112 of Thursday, 2 July, 2009, in this matter. As the Deputy is aware, Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) provides the Minister with powers to amend or revoke a Deportation Order. An application seeking to revoke a Deportation Order must set out new facts or circumstances which have...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has been granted temporary permission to remain in the State for a one year period to 14 July 2010. This decision was conveyed to the person concerned by letter dated 14 July 2009 to the last known address as notified by the person concerned. The legal representative of the person concerned was also notified of this decision.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 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 April 2007. I decided in my absolute discretion to grant a certificate of naturalisation and the person in question was informed of that decision in a letter issued to him on 18 November, 2009. Officials in the Citizenship...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 275 of Tuesday, 17 November 2009. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 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 November 2007. 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 — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 16th May, 2000. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 29th July 2002 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given three...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned, accompanied by her child, applied for asylum on 9 February 2006. This application was withdrawn on 15 February 2006 by the person concerned. Arising from the withdrawal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 17 July 2007, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned applied for asylum on 21 June 2002. 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 first named person concerned was informed, by letter dated 14 April...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question no. 222 of 3rd April, 2008. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that reply. The person concerned continues to meet the presentation requirements of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in accordance with Section 8(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. He is due to present again on 7th January, 2010. I am...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 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 February 2008. I decided in my absolute discretion to grant a certificate of naturalisation and the person in question was informed of that decision in a letter issued to her on 10 June, 2009. Documentation requested from the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply given to Question number 291 of 7th October, 2009. The position remains unchanged. The person concerned continues to evade deportation and is therefore liable for arrest and detention. He should present himself to the Garda without further delay.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Long term residency is granted on the basis that a non-EEA national has completed five years legal residency in the State on work permit / work authorisation / working visa conditions. Residency is calculated from the corresponding stamp 1 or stamp 4 endorsements in an applicant's passport and not by the dates of commencement and expiry of each work permit. Periods of time where a person has...