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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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 relevant statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the development of the site referred to by the Deputy is at the initial general planning stage and the Garda authorities, in consultation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), are advancing their plans for the property. A brief of requirements for Phase 1 has been drawn up by the Garda Síochána and recently forwarded to the OPW. Following the...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that vetting applications in respect of the persons referred to have been received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. The applications are being processed at present and a response will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person has been granted a declaration of refugee status. This decision was conveyed in writing to the first named person by letter dated 15 September 2009. This communication advised the first named person of the rights and entitlements accompanying such status. The second named person applied for asylum on 23 February 2006. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned, I would like to make the Deputy aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Spent Convictions Bill 2007 completed Second Stage on 18 December 2008. The Deputy will recall that the Bill was introduced as a Private Members Bill by my colleague, Mr Barry Andrews TD, when he was still a backbencher in October 2007. Subsequently, in early 2008, the Government agreed to progress it as a Government Bill. Several issues were identified by Minister Andrews and by...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Dóchas Centre, which accommodates the majority of female prisoners in Ireland, was purpose built and specifically designed for women and has a full range of rehabilitative programmes and courses available for the female prisoners accommodated there. All sentenced and remand prisoners in the Dóchas Centre continue to have access to a wide range of services and facilities - including...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 25 March 2008. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: On the basis of the information supplied by the Deputy, I regret that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question. If the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with the correct reference number included, I would be happy to provide the requested information.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 8 October 2007. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 1 June 2006. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 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 October 2005 and I decided in my absolute discretion not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. The person in question was informed of this decision and the reasons for refusal in a letter issued to her on 6 April, 2009....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 169 on 13 May, 2010. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No: 120 of 22nd April 2010. The fact remains that this person's case falls under the Dublin II Regulation, (Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003). The Dublin II Regulation, is intended to prevent the phenomenon of 'asylum shopping' across Europe and sets out criteria for determining which Regulation State is responsible for examining an asylum...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship section of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation or for long term residency from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Where an applicant is the spouse of a non-EEA national who is in possession of a valid work permit and has been in employment for at least twelve months prior to the date of application, it is open to such an applicant resident outside the State, and who is visa required, to apply to their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate for the appropriate visa. Each visa application is considered on...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Long Term Residency section of my Department inform me that a decision issued to the person concerned on 14 May 2010.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 30 March 2000. In accordance with Section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), the person concerned was entitled to remain in the State until his application for asylum was decided. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 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 August 2005 and I decided in my absolute discretion to grant a certificate of naturalisation. The person in question was informed of this decision in a letter issued to him via his legal representatives on 6 February, 2008. A...