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Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme is designed to support local communities who wish to install CCTV systems in their area, with the aim of increasing public safety and reducing the risk of anti-social and criminal activity. The day-to-day administration of this Scheme is carried out by Pobal on behalf of my Department. Substantive grants of up to €100,000 have been made available from my...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have acknowledged in this House on many occasions that our prisoner numbers have increased quite significantly in more recent years. Indeed, this situation is particularly apparent over the past 12 months during which time the total number in custody has increased by 436. This represents an 11% increase in the numbers in custody. That said prison overcrowding is not unique to this...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 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 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 26 months. More...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 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 September 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 26 months. More...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the matter raised by the Deputy following a complaint made on 27 June, 2010. An Garda Síochána is maintaining liaison with the complainant. As the matter is under investigation, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned was transferred to the United Kingdom on 25 March 2009 in accordance with the terms of the Dublin II Regulation, Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003. The Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, (ORAC), had determined on 3 March, 2009, that the United Kingdom is responsible for examining this person's asylum application, as they had previously made an asylum...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Arising from the refusal 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 12 September 2008, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers. A response to the application was returned to the registered organisation involved on 31 May 2010. I have indicated this in my recent reply to the Deputy's correspondence.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. An application for Long Term Residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in September 2009. I understand that applications received in June...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that on 17 May, 2010 EU Treaty Rights Section wrote to the representative of the applicant requesting further documentation in relation to her client's application for residence in the State. To date EU Treaty Rights Section has not received a reply from the applicant or her representative.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An 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 2010. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In my reply to Question No. 154 on 24 June 2010 I explained how the visa system operates in respect of diplomatic and other staff of foreign missions including domestic workers or private servants. Normally, persons in this category, where they are visa-required nationals, would be granted a D-type visa which indicates that the holder could remain for longer than 90 days. As I explained in...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a letter issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 9th June 2010. I am further informed by INIS that on receipt of a response from the person referred to by the Deputy the case will be considered further.

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the incident referred to occurred in 2004 and was the subject of an investigation by An Garda Síochána. This investigation led to a person being charged with dangerous driving causing death contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as amended. The person charged was found not guilty of this offence by a jury at Ennis Circuit...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am glad to advise the Deputy that my Department has concluded its consultations with the Irish Prison Service. It is the intention to incorporate Harristown House into the prison estate. Over the coming months plans will be developed by the Irish Prison Service to make best use of the House to enhance the existing prisoner regime at the Castlerea prison complex.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to was approved on the 2 July 2010.

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled. I will be in contact with the Deputy when it is available.

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is aware the Irish Prison Service, in common with the Public Service in general, is subject to the Government's moratorium on recruitment and promotion and its staff also have access to the Incentivised Career Break Scheme. The Director General of the Irish Prison Service is keeping the situation under constant review. In this regard I am glad to tell the Deputy that my...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my replies to his questions number 314 on 16 February and 289 on 23 February 2010 to which I have nothing to add.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Arising from the refusal of his 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 August 2006, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...