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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am not in a position by way of answer to a Parliamentary Question to indicate whether or not individual naturalisation cases will succeed. The general position in relation to a foreign national adult who is not the spouse of an Irish citizen nor a refugee or stateless person is as follows: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that the second-named person referred to by the Deputy was granted long term residency in the State on 8 June 2010 and subsequently has had her permission to remain extended until 8 June 2015. However, the first-named person does not meet the qualifying criteria for long term residency. Applications for long term...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that an application for residence based on EU Treaty Rights has been received in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. As the Deputy will be aware, on 28 September, 2010 EU Treaty Rights Section wrote to the Deputy, as the appointed representative of the applicant, attaching a letter for the applicant's attention...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (4 Nov 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 29 November 2005, 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 — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Section 31 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as amended, contains provisions which prohibit a licensee from selling, or permitting any person from selling, intoxicating liquor to persons under the age of 18 years. The penalties applicable on conviction for offences under this section have been updated most recently in sections 13 and 17 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008. The enforcement...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Provisions relating to the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor are set out in the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2010. The Acts deal specifically with the delivery of intoxicating liquor to persons under the age of 18 years. Under section 31(2) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988 (as amended), it is an offence for a license holder to sell or deliver, or permit any other person to sell or deliver,...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (4 Nov 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. Since 2004 the service has been, and continues to be, extended to organisations working with children and/or vulnerable adults. Over that period there has been a substantial increase in the numbers of vetting applications received by...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda National Immigration Bureau is responsible for effecting removals from the State including the escorting of deportees while on flights. I am informed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau that prior to all such flights, contact is made with the relevant Embassies and they are made aware of names of all deportees and any other relevant information. It has been the experience to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that, for the most part, the legal services sought by my Department and its associated bodies are co-ordinated and paid for by the Office of the Attorney General and Office of the Chief State Solicitor. These services are typically sought in the context of the preparation of legislation, legal advice in respect of policy issues and in the management of litigation...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to was the subject of investigation by An Garda Síochána, which resulted in the submission of an investigation file to the law officers, who directed charges of manslaughter and assault be proffered. At the ensuing trial, following evidence given by the State pathologist, directions to acquit were given by the judge. The...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will appreciate, the changeover to the new licensing regime has been a significant project, involving not just legislative change and the associated project management and IT developments, but also a District level audit of all licensed firearms. I can inform the Deputy that approximately 200,000 new three year licences have been issued and that there has been a significant...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the maintenance of Garda accommodation. Any refurbishment works to be carried out in respect of the station referred to by the Deputy will be considered in the context of An Garda...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Why? Does Frank McBrearty want to see it?

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Is it any wonder Deputy Quinn left?

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: No, the Deputy was not.

Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 and look forward to today's discussion. The Bill received broad support from all sides on its passage through the Seanad and I look forward to a continuation of that broad support in this House. The Bill provides for a comprehensive and...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to has been approved.

Written Answers — Prison Procedures: Prison Procedures (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed that the Irish Prison Service Control and Restraint Handbook is a confidential document which is only available to select Irish Prison Service Control and Restraint Instructors. The handbook was developed in 1993 and is regularly reviewed and updated, both internally and by an external expert, from another jurisdiction. As the release or wider publication of the information...

Written Answers — Anti-social Behaviour: Anti-social Behaviour (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Strong provisions are in place to combat anti-social behaviour. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 modernised the law in this regard. Because of concerns about the abuse of alcohol and its contribution to public order offending and broader social problems, further provisions were brought forward to deal with alcohol abuse and its effect on public order in the Intoxicating Liquor...