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Seanad: Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and those Senators who contributed to the debate. The Bill is at the cutting edge of law reform. The indexation of fines will result in a dramatic change to the way in which the District Court, in particular, does its business. The Bill will place a large onus on them in the initial phases. It will ensure the monetary value of existing fines will be brought...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 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 September 2008. 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 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 July 2007 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 on 23 April, 2010. A certificate of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209, 219, 221 and 225 together. At the latest date for which comprehensive figures are readily available, there were 14,523 fully attested members of An Garda Síochána with a further 229 recruits in training. The Garda Commissioner is closely monitoring the levels of Garda strength around the country, taking into account the level of retirements and...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Raheny Garda District. I am further informed that local Garda management is not aware of any incidents of the type referred to by the Deputy having occurred at this location. Any such incident reported to An Garda Síochána will be subject to investigation. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon it is available.

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Reviews: Commercial Rent Reviews (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that I have introduced legislation which ensures that, for business leases entered into on or after 28 February of this year, the inclusion of upward only rent review clauses is effectively prohibited. Similar action in relation to existing leases was not possible for legal and constitutional reasons. I am conscious of the difficulties which are being faced by those...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that to date they have not received an application for further leave to remain in the State from the person mentioned by the Deputy. The Working Holiday Authorisation which is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs is available to young people who wish to stay in Ireland for an extended holiday and who are...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 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 November 2006 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 on 29 October, 2009. A certificate of...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned arrived in the State on 30 September 2007. She was given permission to remain in the State until 30 September 2008 and has remained in the State since that date without permission. In accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 19 November 2009, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department has responsibility for the accommodation of asylum seekers under the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. As of 2 May, 2010, there are 6,337 persons residing in 50 centres located throughout the State under contract to RIA. RIA engages independent external assessors, with expertise in areas such as fire safety and food...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the application by the person concerned for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights was reviewed and that a decision was issued by registered post to the person concerned on the 6th April, 2010.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Under current regulations on admission and appointment to the Garda Síochána, recruitment to the Garda rank is open to all citizens of the EEA, although there is no provision for serving members in police forces in other States to apply directly for posts at higher ranks. Under an Intergovernmental Agreement on Police Co-operation between Ireland and the UK, however, provision is made for...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 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 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 — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 176 on 29 April 2010 in which I stated that it is the policy of my Department not to extend a permission to remain to persons who are admitted for a period of 90 days or less on a short stay visit, save in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances. The reason for that policy is that an extension of visitor's permission should not...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Coolock Garda District. I am further advised that local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced in the locality and of illegal parking in the vicinity of the location referred to and is dealing with the matter. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain-clothes personnel,...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have no responsibility in this matter. Under section 7(3) of the Civil Legal Aid Act, 1995, I am precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular case with which the Legal Aid Board is or may be concerned. I understand that a detailed description of the means-testing regime is set out in the Legal Aid Board's leaflet on Financial Eligibility (Leaflet Number 13),...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An application for long term residency from the person in question was received in my Department on 24 November 2008. A letter, requesting further documentation, issued to the person concerned on 29 April 2010. Processing of the application will continue on receipt of these documents. It is likely, therefore, that a decision will be reached on the application in the coming months.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 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 2007. 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 — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I understand that the Law Reform Commission intends to publish its Final Report on Personal Debt Management and Debt Enforcement by the end of 2010 and that shortly it will publish an Interim Report on some early initiatives that it has developed with the assistance of a Working Group.