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Written Answers — Recidivism Rate: Recidivism Rate (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 to 43, inclusive, together. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that the number of prison places available on 9 June 2010 was 4,066. It is the case that there has been a consistent growth in the total prisoner population over recent years. This situation is particularly apparent over the past 12 months during which time the total number in custody has increased by 366. This represents an approximate 9.4 % increase in the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 30 April 2010, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,594. There are a further 116 Student Gardaí in phases 1 to 3 of their training.

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

Dermot Ahern: The position in relation to this visa application remains unchanged from that stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question 226 of 25 May 2010. The visa provided allows the person concerned to enter the State on multiple occasions up to and including the 30 August 2010. The person concerned has visit permission which would allow her to stay in the State for no longer than 90 days from the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Jun 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 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 — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Judicial Reviews taken against decisions of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (2005 to 2009) Year * 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 No. of Judicial Reviews 384 360 313 324 289 Outcomes Successful 2 8 9 15 16 Unsuccessful 36 40 39 89 128 Settled before leave 152 175 147 144 44 Settled after leave 16 47 32 33 18...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of motorcycles which are recorded as having been detained under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Acts: Motorcycles detained during the period 2005 to 2010 Year Number detained 2010 (to 7 June) 284 2009 594 2008 697 2007 633 2006 714 2005 647 I am also informed that it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148, 175 and 176 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that all applicants for Garda trainees are selected by the Public Appointments Service and subsequently undergo a Physical Competency Test, a Medical Examination and also Character Vetting. All student Gardai have gone through this procedure prior to commencement of training. Applicants who are...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 225 on 5 May, 2010. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The legal relationship as between the Minister and Garda Síochána in immigration matters is a detailed one and is set out in the various immigration Acts. The Minister has overall responsibility on behalf of the Government to manage the State's immigration regime. Within that structure certain roles are carried out by Gardaí who are appointed by the Minister as Immigration Officers....

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 471 of 23 March 2010, the information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows. The services in question were availed of by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC). YEAR Sprakabâ'¬ Semantix (incorporated Semantix Eqvator in 2006)â'¬ Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlandsâ'¬ TOTALâ'¬ 2005 4,044.51 7,174.46...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The legislative provisions governing the processing of asylum appeals are set out in the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), Statutory Instrument No. 424 of 2003, Refugee Act 1996 (Appeals) Regulations 2003 and Statutory Instrument No. 518 of 2006, European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I assume the Deputy is referring in his question to refugee determinations relating to asylum applications from Nigerian nationals, which were subject to a Ministerial prioritisation direction from 11 December 2003. The information requested by the Deputy in this regard is set out in the following tables. In light of legal proceedings relating to the Minister's direction in respect of such...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: By virtue of section 4(9) of the Immigration Act 2004, it is an offence for a foreign national not to comply with any conditions attached to his or her permission to be in the State including a condition as to duration of stay. A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both. The...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: There are some difficulties in precise classification as some institutions may offer courses of more than one type. However, based on an analysis by the immigration authorities of the computerised records, the table provides the information sought by the Deputy as at 11 March 2010. It should be noted that international students who are required to register with the Garda National...

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

Dermot Ahern: The figures detail the percentage of visa applications refused by the Irish Visa Office, Beijing for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Visa Office BeijingRefusals Study Tourist 2006 55% n/a 2007 37% n/a 2008 19% 17% 2009 22% 13% I regret to advise the deputy that it is not possible to provide the approval rates for students applying to the Irish college in question, through the...

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

Dermot Ahern: Detailed guidelines on visa criteria and procedures, including documentation, can be found at the INIS website (www.inis.gov.ie) and visa applications are judged in regard to these criteria. Each visa application is considered on its individual merits, the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer as to why the visa should be granted. On joining the Visa Section, Visa...

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

Dermot Ahern: At the outset, it should be borne in mind that each visa application is considered on its individual merits with the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the visa officer as to why the visa should be granted. In assessing a visa application, a visa officer takes a number of factors into consideration. These factors are essentially based on the type of visa sought. Information...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Student Gardaí receive training in relation to the Mental Health Act 2001 during Phases 1 and 3 of their training. During phase 3, Student Gardaí receive further training on mental health awareness covering the areas of schizophrenia, depression and suicide. A module on mental health awareness was delivered as part of the continuous professional...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (9 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim and his application to remain temporarily in the State. The person concerned does not have the right to work or run a business in the State. Representations were received from the persons' legal representative asking that his Deportation Order be revoked, in...