Results 13,341-13,360 of 16,849 for speaker:Dermot Ahern
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting Unit: Garda Vetting Unit (25 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Gardaà for this purpose and which employ persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to positions where they would have substantial, unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. The GCVU has managed a substantial increase over...
- Written Answers — Circumvention of Legislation: Circumvention of Legislation (25 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that the effect of Section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 is that future rent review clauses will be construed as providing that the rent can go up, down or remain the same by reference to the rent payable immediately prior to the review date. This provision apples even where the future lease has a provision which specifies upward only rent...
- Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (25 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I am not in a position to provide the information sought by the Deputy at this time, but will do so as soon as the information is available.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The United Nations Convention Against Corruption was signed on behalf of Ireland when the Convention was opened in December 2003. Before Ireland can proceed with ratification of this Instrument, there are certain legislative measures required to be in place. As soon as the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008, which is currently awaiting Committee Stage in the Dáil, has been...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that information relating to the application from the person concerned is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available. However, I can advise the Deputy of the position generally. The average processing time from application to decision is 26 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average while an element of straight...
- Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The conditions under which equipment is used by members of the Garda SÃochána in the course of their official duties are determined by the Garda Commissioner. I regret that current information with regard to the issues raised by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The penalties imposed for breaches of the law in relation to cycling offences are set out in road traffic legislation which is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. I am informed by the Garda authorities that all members of An Garda SÃochána are tasked with enforcing road traffic legislation including the relevant provisions in respect of cyclists. An Garda...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The person referred to in the question made an application for asylum on 21 February, 2008, was deemed an unaccompanied minor by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) and referred to the HSE which has responsibility for the care of unaccompanied minors under the Child Care Act, 1991. Where an unaccompanied asylum seeker minor in the care of the HSE reaches 18 years of...
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: In general, immigration stamp 1 is granted to persons to facilitate their residence while working in the State on foot of a specific permission. Most Stamp 1 holders are persons whose permission to work is obtained through an employment permit. In addition, a number of persons who are not covered by employment permit arrangements but nevertheless permitted to work by the Minister for Justice...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The following table sets out the salary scales at 1 August 2008 and 1 September 2008 of the post holders in the role of Chief Executive Officer or relevant position in each of the agencies on those dates: Name of Body CEO/Equivalent Salary Scale1 August 2008 Salary Scale1 September 2008 Equality Authority* CEO Assistant Secretary scaleâ¬128,535 - â¬147,036 Assistant Secretary...
- Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The moratorium on recruitment in the Public Service currently applies to the Garda SÃochána, both sworn members and civilian support staff. The strength of sworn members of An Garda SÃochána on the last day for which figures are readily available was 14,547 with an additional 232 students in training. I am keeping the situation under review in consultation with the Garda Commissioner...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.
- Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The making of arrangements for the operation of the Garda Air Support Unit is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner and the Air Corps. I regret that current information with regard to the issues raised by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: The youth justice trial site project commenced in July 2009 and will conclude before the end of 2010. The 5 trial sites are :- The TACT Project, Togher, Cork SUB Project, Birr, Co. Offaly Woodale Project, Dublin 17 JAY Project, Tallaght, Dublin The Junction Project, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway This project involves the development of prototype projects to provide leadership to the remaining...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I have no responsibility in respect of the matter raised by the Deputy. The National Roads Authority, which comes under the aegis of the Department of Transport, is responsible for the implementation of individual national road projects, including tolling.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Mar 2010)
Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.