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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Question Number 90 of 16 February 2017. As previously advised, it is illegal under the Immigration Act 2004, for this person to reside in the State without permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. A person found guilty of such an offence is liable under section 13 of the Act of 2004 to a fine not exceeding €3,000 or to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Question Number 45 of 19 January 2017. I can advise the Deputy that I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the situation has not changed since that date. As previously stated, no further application has been received in my Department from this person. The Deputy may wish to note that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person concerned is under consideration and has not yet reached a conclusion but I understand however that the case is due to be submitted for decision in the near future. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to the reply given to his recent Parliamentary Question No. 106 of Thursday 23rd February 2017. The status of the person concerned is as set out in that reply. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 25th May 2011. Representations were received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 30 September 2016. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. However, if new information or circumstances have come to light, which have a direct bearing on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned, a named dependant in their parent's case, has had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further three year period, effective from 4th November, 2015 to 4th November, 2018. This decision was conveyed in writing to the parent of the person concerned by registered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. I understand that the matter concerns the holder of an Irish passport on which there has been contact between An Garda Síochána and the Passport Office. It would be inappropriate for me to comment any further.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Data (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The statutory criteria which must be considered in relation to a decision to make a deportation order under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 include national security and public policy, the character and conduct of the person concerned and the common good. In determining whether to make a deportation order, in addition to the factors set out in Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is no record in my Department of any correspondence in relation to the specific matter raised by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information Requests (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Chief State Solicitor's Office has not been involved in processing FoI requests which have been submitted to my Department, for the timeframe specified.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Translation services for the International Protection Office (IPO) of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) are provided on the basis of a public procurement process and subsequent contractual arrangements entered into between a service provider and INIS. The current service provider is Word Perfect Translation Services Ltd which has considerable experience in providing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The transfer of sentenced persons and transfer of execution of sentences Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Council. The Bill once drafted will include provisions to give effect to certain European Union obligations regarding the transfer of Prisoners as well as to certain agreements between Ireland and other states. It is expected that when drafting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is the policy of the International Protection Office (IPO) to ensure that the special needs of vulnerable applicants such as those with reading difficulties and with disabilities such as visual impairments, are addressed at various stages of the investigation and determination process in that office. This includes when an application for international protection is first made and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies Reports (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The report to which the Deputy refers is a draft interim Internal Audit Report of the financial procedures in the Garda College prepared by the Internal Audit Section of An Garda Síochána. My Department received a copy of the draft report from An Garda Síochána's Head of the Internal Audit on 16 September 2016. I understand that the draft report was sent to all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As referred to by the Deputy, I understand that this matter relates to an Irish national serving a sentence in England and who was released recently with a requirement that he wear an electronic monitoring device until the end of March, 2017. I can only advise that if the person referred to wishes to return to Ireland they should contact their probation office in England to inform them...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The general position is that the properties which serve as Garda stations are owned or leased on behalf of the State by the Office of Public Works (OPW) which also has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. The Garda Station located at Upperchurch, Shevry, Co. Tipperary, is owned by the OPW which also has responsibility for the maintenance of the property.