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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Defence of the Dwelling (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The first course of action for any householder faced with a trespasser or burglar should be, where circumstances permit, to call the Garda Síochána who are best placed to deal with violent offenders and to investigate offences. The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 clarifies the law concerning the defence of the home. The premise of the Act is the use of reasonable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Seizures (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Section 5 of the Firearms Act 1925, as amended, provides for the revocation of firearm certificates by an issuing member of An Garda Síochána. I am advised by An Garda Síochána that they are not in a position to provide the information in the manner requested by the Deputy as it would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources to collate the data requested.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Seizures (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can inform the Deputy that Section 5 of the Firearms Act 1925, as amended, provides that an issuing person may at any time revoke a firearm certificate granted by the person if satisfied that the holder of the certificate— (a) has not a good reason for requiring the firearm to which the certificate relates, (b) is a person who cannot, without danger to the public safety or security...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have no plans to bring further recommendations for appointments to the ranks of An Garda Síochána to Government before the Summer recess. Appointments made by Government to An Garda Síochána are made in accordance with the statutory framework as set out in the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and related regulations. In particular, appointees are drawn in order of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 25 May 2011. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, to request the Minister to use her discretion, pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was registered in the State under Stamp 1 conditions between 17th May 2002 and 5th March 2003. I wish to advise the Deputy, however, that the Residence Division of INIS does not currently have any current application for the person before them. Should they wish to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Stamp 3 is the correct stamp for a person who is deemed to be a 'dependent'. If however, there are exceptional humanitarian considerations to be considered which might impact on an individual's immigration status then the person concerned should be advised to write to Unit 2, Residence Division of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that no record of a person with the name given by the Deputy would appear to be registered in the State. If this is the case, the person concerned is illegally in the State and in breach of the Immigration Act, 2004. It is open to any foreign national who finds themselves in an undocumented...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 20 May 2017. It is open to any individual to lodge an application for citizenship if and when they are in a position to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned recently had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further one year period to 3rd May 2017. It is open to any individual to lodge an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 25 May 2011. The claimed nationality of the person concerned referred to by the Deputy was subsequently found to be false. Representations were received from the person's legal representative, to request the Minister to use her...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they are in correspondence with the person concerned and wrote to them on 5 May, 2016 to clarify a number of matters. A reply to that letter is awaited. Queries in relation to the Status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 24 January 2020, has submitted an application for a certificate of naturalisation. In this regard a letter has issued requesting the person concerned to submit the prescribed certification fee and other documents. When...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of the person concerned on file. It is apparent, however, that the mother and father of the person concerned have permission to reside in the State on Stamp 1 and Stamp 4 conditions, respectively. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Residence Division of INIS does not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned is currently registered with their local immigration office and has permission up to 4 November 2016. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Administration (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Student migration and international education continue to contribute significantly to Ireland both culturally and economically. Their importance has been recognised in successive Programmes for Government and was underscored by Ireland's first International Education Strategy published in September 2010. Ireland's strong reputation in this sector has been built up over many years through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has the primary responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation and works closely with the Garda authorities in this regard. The Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 includes the development of a new Garda station at the District Headquarters of Bailieboro, Co Cavan. I am advised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Joint Agency Task Force established under the 'Fresh Start' Agreement was one of the important commitments to tackle cross-border organised crime, including that linked to paramilitarism. The Joint Agency Task Force is led by the police and revenue services and brings together the relevant law enforcement agencies to better co-ordinate strategic and operational actions against...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question 390 of 17 December 2015 which provided material on the above question. Since that time, based on current staffing figures, there has been no appreciable change in the estimated cost of approximately €592,000 to my Department of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy may be aware that standard procurement terms and conditions for goods and services are prepared by the Chief State Solicitor and published by the Office of Government Procurement. These ensure that public service organisations fully discharge their legal obligations including those under employment law. Acceptance of these conditions is a qualification requirement before vendors...