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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 2007. I decided in my absolute discretion not to grant a certificate of naturalisation and the reasons for refusal was disclosed to the applicant in a letter issued to him on 1 April, 2010. There is no appeals process...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (20 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Gardaí 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. Garda vetting certificates are issued to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It has not been possible to collate all the information the Deputy has requested, in the time available. I will revert to the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (20 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Gardaí 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 processing time for vetting applications...

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I thank Deputies on both sides of the House for the positive comments they made on this Bill. I hope, as Deputy Shatter stated, we can proceed to its passing. It is a relatively short Bill and does not warrant much amendment. Deputy Shatter criticised the Government for not introducing it before but, as I noted, the Law Reform Commission was making an examination of the issue of defences...

Criminal Justice (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Referral to Select Committee (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am not in a position by way of answer to a Parliamentary Question to indicate whether or not individual naturalisation or recognition of citizenship cases will succeed. The position generally in respect of the matter raised by the Deputy is as follows. Section 6A of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts 1956-2004 provides that a person born in the island of Ireland shall not be...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An Garda Síochána enforce the provisions of the criminal law in respect of theft and robbery, including the theft and robbery of jewellery and gold. Provisional indications are that burglaries involving jewellery are running at levels similar to last year. Garda management is aware that a number of outlets have been established in various areas that are buying gold for cash. A number of...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that significant parking facilities have been provided at the station. Local Garda management is not aware of any increase in illegal parking in its vicinity since its opening. The area is subject to regular Garda patrols to ensure compliance by all road users with the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts and will remain closely monitored. Any breaches...

Written Answers — Citizenship Application: Citizenship Application (21 Oct 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 June 2008. Officials in the Citizenship Division inform me that on examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person concerned did not meet the residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the timeframe provided it has not been possible to collate all the information the Deputy has requested. I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the first person in question was granted permission to remain in the State for a two year period in July of 2005, under the revised arrangements for non-EEA parents of Irish children born prior to 1 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. The second person concerned has permission to remain in line with that of her husband. This permission was...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 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 June 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 26 months. More complicated...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has made an application for the renewal of his temporary permission to remain in the State which expired on 2 March 2010. This application is under consideration at present and when a decision has been made, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the decision. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No.s 1005 and 1160 of 29 September, 2010. The position remains unchanged. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made direct to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. The service enables up-to-date...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 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 March 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 complicated...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 145 of Thursday, 7 October, 2010, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 30th August, 2005. Her asylum application was refused and, following the consideration of her case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), a Deportation Order was made in respect of her on 13 July, 2010. The person concerned instituted Judicial Review proceedings in the High Court on 11 August, 2010, challenging the decision to make...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 18 December 2008. Her asylum application was investigated by the statutory independent refugee status determination bodies, namely the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom concluded that the person concerned did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. Arising from the refusal of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Oct 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome. In the event that the application for Subsidiary Protection is refused, the position in the State of the person concerned will then be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of...