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Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned the Deputy will of course be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 247 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the death of the person referred to by the Deputies was the subject of an intensive review in 2004. I am further informed that the Garda Commissioner appointed the Assistant Commissioner, Northern Region, to examine the investigation file, which remains open and is under...

Written Answers — Firearms Certificates: Firearms Certificates (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, which was commenced last August introduced changes to the procedures for the certification of firearms. The remaining sections of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 relating to firearms licensing were also commenced at that time and introduced the distinction between a Firearm Certificate and a Restricted Firearm...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am aware of the level of public interest in the report referred to by the Deputy. A total of 1,400 copies of the three volume report were printed and made available for purchase through the Government Publication Sales Office. Additional copies of the report are currently being printed and will shortly be available for purchase from the Government Publication Sales Office. The report can...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Consulate General, Chicago on 23 November 2009. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this application was taken on 12 January 2010. The applicant was informed in writing of the reasons for the refusal of this application. Each application for a visa to enter the State is considered on its own merit and the relevant...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In relation to the first named person, I understand that his leave to remain has recently been renewed until 12 December 2012. The position in relation to the second named person, who has applied for long term residency, is as set out in my response to Question No. 192 of 17 December 2009. While matters related to work permits are a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 18 April 2007. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person 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 Appeals...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 676 of Wednesday, 16 September, 2009, and the written Reply to that Question. As stated in my last Reply, the person concerned has submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection in the State which is under consideration at present. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Jan 2010)

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 — Criminal Prosections: Criminal Prosections (28 Jan 2010)

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 — Criminal Prosections: Criminal Prosections (28 Jan 2010)

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 am informed that the specific information requested by the Deputy is not available from the CSO.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The deduction from payroll in respect of trade union and staff association subscriptions for members of the Gardaí in 2009 is as follows: Garda Representative Association €3,085,405 Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors €932,744 Association of Garda Superintendents €73,808 Associations of Chief Superintendents €20,160 The deduction from payroll in respect of trade...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that there is no record of a Family Reunification application in respect of the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for the non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1 January, 2005, known as the IBC/05 Scheme. This permission to remain, which was renewed in July of 2007, is currently valid until 5 July, 2010.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jan 2010)

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 May 2007 and I decided in my absolute discretion not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. The person concerned was informed of this decision in a letter issued to him on 14 December, 2009. There is no appeals process...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (28 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 6 June 2006. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until her application for asylum was decided. Her asylum application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 160 on 5 November, 2009. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jan 2010)

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 2006. 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 — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (28 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware, from previous Dáil replies in this matter, that the person concerned is awaiting deportation following a comprehensive examination of his asylum claim and of his application to remain temporarily in the State. As stated in a previously, Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, provides the Minister with a power to amend or revoke a Deportation...