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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the applicant's appeal is currently being considered and a final decision will issue on the case within the next 7 days. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the judicial review in question was a matter concerning the Minister for Defence and I have no information to hand in respect of the individual to whom the Deputy refers other than that which is set out in the Court judgment cited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the processing of vetting applications by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda Authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-1016 and other relevant law. My Department has no role in the processing of individual vetting applications....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: With effect from 27 October 2011, certain offences contrary to Sections 4 and 5, Road Traffic Act, 2010 (i.e. driving, or attempting to drive, or in-charge of a vehicle while, under the influence of an intoxicant) may be dealt with by way of Fixed Penalty Notice, in lieu of the commencement of criminal proceedings, for persons deemed suitable by the Regulations. I have requested a report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compensation Awards (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can confirm to the Deputy that I received correspondence from the person to whom the Deputy refers in his question. In light of the particular circumstances which arise in this case I have asked officials in my Department to review the matter. That process of review is currently being finalised and I anticipate that it will have been concluded in the near future. When it has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to my answer to his Parliamentary Questions No. 42 of 26 January 2017 and No. 62 of 2 February 2017. The position remains as stated. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of a current application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to his earlier Parliamentary Question, No. 65 of Thursday, 9th February, 2017, and the written reply to that Question. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position is unchanged since then. The text of that earlier reply is copied beneath. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy made an application to INIS for permission to remain in the State as the spouse of an Irish National at the beginning of July 2014. This application was acknowledged in July 2014 and further documentation was requested. In January 2015, a further letter issued...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they do not have a record of the person named by the Deputy currently registered in the State. Without further details or a date of birth, it is not possible to make further checks. As no details of family members have been given I cannot comment any further in this regard. If the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to his earlier Parliamentary Question, No. 60 of Thursday, 9th February, 2017, and the written reply to that Question. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position is unchanged since then. The text of that earlier reply is copied beneath. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this person arrived in the State on 23 June 2015 and registered as a student on 13 July 2015. This permission expired on 17 June 2016. There is no record that this person has made any application to my Department. Please be informed that it is illegal under the Immigration Act 2004 to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 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), dated 13th October, 2016, written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 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), dated 6th September, 2016, written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this person arrived in the State on 23 November 2008 and registered as a student on 5 December 2008. Their final permission to remain in the State expired on 12 January 2012. There is no record of when this person's spouse entered the State or if they ever had permission to remain in this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, on 16 November 2015, this person made a request for permission to remain in the State and on 15 June 2016 this person was granted Stamp 2 Student Permission for 18 months. This person's permission attached a condition that allows them to work on student vacation conditions. This person has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for family reunification in respect of the person referred to was received in October 2016. All applications received are dealt with in chronological order by the Family Reunification Section. The application is currently being processed and a decision is expected to issue shortly....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory provisions which set the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the organisation prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served for at least 30 years and they have reached 50 years of age. Members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda equipment and resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 is intended to professionalise, modernise and renew An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (16 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that targeting organised crime activity is an ongoing priority for the Government and An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána is tackling such activity through a range of targeted measures designed to disrupt and dismantle the operations of criminal organisations utilising advanced analytical and intelligence methodologies. This involves...