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Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a review of the investigation into the case of the missing person referred to is taking place at present and that the review is not completed yet. I also understand from the Garda authorities that Operation Trace is ongoing and any new matter coming to light is fully investigated by personnel from the national bureau of criminal investigations. The...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 739 and 740 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to compile the information requested in the timeframe allowed. In effect the Deputy's questions require extensive research right across the Garda force and the application of Garda time and resources which are needed for other purposes. I will arrange for the information to be...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: At the outset I should say that I fully acknowledge that decisions in these matters should recognise the needs of persons coming to Ireland to work and be in accordance with the broad needs of the Irish economy, including the safeguarding of public resources. The general rule is that the grant of a visa is subject to the worker being able to support the family without recourse to public...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that to date no training courses have been transferred from the Garda college. As part of my proposal to increase the strength of the force to 14,000, in line with the Government's commitment set out in An Agreed Programme for Government, each quarter, for the next three years, around 274 recruits will be taken into the college, amounting to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: By way of background, it should be noted that a visa is not itself a guarantee of entry into the State. It is instead only a form of pre-entry clearance issued in order to assist with the immigration process. The decision to grant or refuse permission to enter the State rests with the immigration officer at the port of entry. The dates specified on a visa refer only to the period during which...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 15 August, 2003. The average processing time for such applications is currently 24 months. On the basis of the current average processing time, therefore, it is likely that the application of the individual concerned will be finalised around...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question was received in my Department on 22 December 2004. The application was examined and considered by a Visa Officer who took the decision to refuse a visa. This decision was forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs on 19 January 2005 and the applicant will be notified via the Irish Mission in their country of origin at the earliest possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 3 November 2004. I am aware of the various reports made in relation to the civilian-registered aircraft in question. The regulation of such aircraft is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, who has made inquiries in the matter and whose findings have been outlined to this House in replies to...

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: The roll of Peace Commissioners is currently maintained by reference to Garda sub-district area, and not by local authority city or county. Consequently, Garda sub-district boundaries are not coterminous with local authority administrative area boundaries in the five cities and 29 counties identified in the Local Government Act 2001. There are 6,808 serving Peace Commissioners, of which 6,587...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person, a Cameroonian national, arrived in the State on 22 April 2003 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. She is the parent of an Irish born child. Subsequently, in accordance with the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, she was informed...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: The person in question arrived in the State on 1 August 2001 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and on appeal by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 22 October 2004, that it was proposed to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: This Cameroonian couple arrived in the State on 19 January 2002 and 21 December 2001 respectively and applied for asylum. Their applications were refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The couple are the parents of an Irish born child. Subsequently, in accordance with the Immigration...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: An application for permission to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national was received from the person concerned in May 2004. Applications of this type are dealt with in chronological order and currently take approximately 16 months to process.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: This person arrived in the State on 8 May 2003 and applied for asylum. His application was in turn considered by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom considered that he did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. The recommendations of both bodies were communicated to the person concerned. In accordance with section...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that permission to remain in the State was granted to the person in question on 17 January 2005.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question was to enable the wife of a non-EEA national employed under the work permit scheme to reside with him in the State. A worker employed under the work permit scheme may be joined by a spouse and minor children after a worker has been in the State for one year and has been offered a contract for a further year. The worker must also be able to fully support the...

Written Answers — Gaming Legislation: Gaming Legislation (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána is responsible for the investigation of complaints of breaches of the Gaming and Lotteries Acts and the provisions of the Acts are part of the general enforcement measures employed by them. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that statistics for 2004 are not yet available. However, the number of proceedings commenced and convictions for the four years up to and...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been advised by management of the Probation and Welfare Service that the stated aim of the project, which is the subject of this parliamentary question, is to engage and provide identified young offenders and ex prisoners aged 16 — 24 years from Cabra with a series of interventions relating to information and access to training and employment. The particular target group are persons...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 Jan 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application for transfer which was lodged on 11 December 2003. Dealing Number D2003CS012725Y refers. I am also informed that this application is associated with an application for rectification of boundaries which was lodged on 12 September 2001. Dealing Number D2001CS006822J refers. I am further informed that a query issued in relation...