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Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: On amendment No. 29, the same principle applies — whether it is 24 months, 12 months or whatever — that there is a difficulty in passing legislation which would purport to change existing rights and obligations laid down in the memoranda and articles of association of companies. Under section 19(4)(a), it will be possible to seek a court order to amend legal documentation on a...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Where no unit has been sold, the new arrangements would obviously apply. Where some units have been sold, it would cause grave difficulty in that, ultimately, on completion of the entire development, some apartments would be dealt with under the old memorandum and the newer apartments would be dealt with under the amended memorandum, and there would be a complete inconsistency. As I stated,...

Written Answers — Stardust Fire: Stardust Fire (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that arrangements for the provision of counselling services have been in place since February of this year. The relevant details have been communicated to the Stardust Victims Committee and to those other victims and bereaved who have expressed an interest in accessing such services.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy has sought very detailed information which is currently being sourced and collated. I will arrange to have it forwarded to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for providing the accommodation in Roscommon, has informed the Property Registration Authority (PRA) that work on the new building is proceeding. The OPW has indicated that the new building will be ready for occupation in the first quarter of 2011.

Written Answers — Firearms Licensing: Firearms Licensing (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, which was commenced last August introduced changes to the procedures for the certification of firearms. The remaining sections of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 relating to firearms licensing were also commenced at that time. It is important to realise that under the new legislation, arising from both statutes,...

Written Answers — Rent Reviews: Rent Reviews (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 67 of 25 March 2010.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 191 on 26 May, 2010. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 10 on 4 February 2010. The Government Legislation Programme indicates that the Mental Capacity Bill is expected to be published in this session.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am already on record as indicating that I am committed to the replacement of Cork Prison with a modern prison complex at Kilworth, County Cork on a site previously owned by the Department of Defence. This significant project forms part of the substantial replacement, refurbishment and provision of high quality prisoner accommodation across the entire prison system. While the project has...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Prison Service, subject to the completion of the statutory planning procedures, intends to construct an additional cell block at the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise. In addition to the new block certain other necessary back-up services such as expanded catering facilities, additional education, recreation and work/training facilities will also be provided. The project, when completed,...

Written Answers — Drug Courts: Drug Courts (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy may be aware, I published a Review of the Drug Treatment Court on 24th May 2010. This Review found that those offenders who engaged with the treatment and rehabilitation provided have a significantly lower rate of recidivism. However, in order for the project to be more widely effective it requires a greater throughput of offenders as well as greater capacity for research and...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 9 April 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 Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The family of the person referred to in the Deputy's Question has made a number of representations seeking a transfer, based on medical need, to self-catering accommodation which forms a very small part of RIA's overall portfolio. The...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2009. On examination of the application submitted, it was determined that the application in its entirety be returned to the person concerned for further attention on 12 August, 2009. In order to be fair to all applicants,...

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The effect of the rule against double jeopardy is that a person cannot be prosecuted for an offence where he or she has already been acquitted or convicted of the offence in question. In the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009, which has been passed by the Seanad and is now awaiting Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann, I am seeking to modify the rule in two respects by providing that: 1. where new...

Written Answers — Drug Courts: Drug Courts (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: On 24th May 2010, I published a Review of the Drug Treatment Court. This Review found that those offenders who engaged with the treatment and rehabilitation provided have a significantly lower rate of recidivism. As the Deputy may be aware, the Drug Treatment Court operates on a multi-agency basis and utilises treatment facilities made available through the Health Service Executive which...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (1 Jun 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy's proposal would entail abolishing systemic border controls and the establishment of enhanced co-operation in the areas of law enforcement and judicial cooperation between Ireland, China and Japan. Such a move would open our borders to unrestricted travel from a population of almost 1,500,000,000 persons. I have no proposals to advance the Deputy's proposal.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 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 April 2007. Further to my response to Parliamentary Question 263 on 17 November, 2009 and letters issued to the person concerned via his legal representatives on 9 September, 2009 & 16 December, 2009, the person in question...