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Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A contract for the provision of the complete Garda operational uniform was awarded in 2008 following a competitive procurement process. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, for commercial competition reasons, it would not be appropriate to provide details of the cost of an individual Garda uniform shirt under the contract.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a letter issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 January 2010 requesting documentation and further information but to date a reply is yet to be received. A copy of this letter will be re issued to this person shortly. Upon receipt of the information requested a full review of the case will be made.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It would not be possible, during the few working days available between the day the question was put down and today, to specially compile the detailed information sought, without the allocation of scarce resources to the task, which could be done only by the re-allocation of such resources from other equally important work, which would not be warranted. However, I can say that the vetting...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship Division of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person concerned.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 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 May 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 complicated...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, since 2003 and up to 28 April, 2010, 210 temporary closure orders have been issued under the Intoxicating Liquor Acts for offences relating to the sale and supply of alcohol to, and consumption by, persons under 18 years of age. Operation Encounter, was commenced by the Garda Commissioner in February, 2002 to target public disorder and anti-social...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 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 April 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 complicated...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 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 2006. 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 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. 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 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 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...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The position is that, at my request, my Department is in consultation with the Superior Courts Rules Committee and the Courts Service on aspects of the draft Rules of the Superior Court which propose allowing 'non-personal delivery' of documents to the offices of the High Court.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the absence of details relating to a specific case, the Deputy will appreciate that I am unable to provide a definitive response. However, I can advise of the position generally. The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I assume that the Deputy is referring to individuals who are in full time employment with my Department who are in receipt of a pension in respect of previous public sector employment. Records in respect of past employment of existing employees are not maintained in such a way as to easily facilitate their extraction from the files of some 2200 staff members.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Valid applications for certificates of naturalisation on behalf of the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in October 2009 & March 2010. Additional resources have been allocated to the Citizenship Division of my Department in order to reduce backlogs and provide a better quality service to all applicants. This has had a...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that he has tasked the Garda National Drugs Unit to co-ordinate a national strategic approach to ensure that 'headshops' do not breach the Misuse of Drugs Acts by selling any banned substances and where appropriate, for proceedings to be considered for any such breaches. The Garda National Drug Unit in conjunction with District and Divisional drug units...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: My Department has not received any Court Pension Adjustment Order under the terms of the Family Law (Divorce) Act, 1996 that would grant the person in question an entitlement to part of her former spouse's Garda pension.

Leaders' Questions (5 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It has a younger Labour Party.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Schengen Convention is an agreement among European States which provides for the abolition of systematic border controls between participating States and a common Schengen visa which allows tourist access to the area. The agreement also provides for the development of enhanced cooperation in relation to law enforcement matters and judicial cooperation. Ireland has successfully applied to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question no. 222 of 3 April, 2008. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that reply. The person concerned continues to meet the presentation requirements of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in accordance with Section 8(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. He is due to present again on 30 May, 2010. The effect of the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Apr 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 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 complicated...