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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 April 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 — 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 March 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that the individual concerned made an application for a Residence Card under EU Treaty Rights on 1 February 2010. My Department wrote back to the individual in question on 1 February 2010 advising them that their application could not be accepted as the circumstances of their individual case meant that the provisions of Directive 2004/38/EC (the "Directive") and...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The information being provided to the Deputy relates to persons sentenced to life imprisonment who are still under sentence. It is not feasible to identity all convictions for murders since the foundation of the State. However the vast majority of those who receive a life sentence do so for the offence of murder. A life sentence is mandatory in the case of a conviction for murder and persons...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 4 November 2009. Following consideration by a Visa Officer, it was refused on 7 January 2010, for a number of reasons: 1. Obligations to return to home country have not been deemed sufficient 2. Observe the conditions of the visa - the visa sought is for a specific purpose and duration:- the applicant...

Written Answers — Vetting of Personnel: Vetting of Personnel (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to positions where they would have substantial, unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. I should clarify for the Deputy that it is not...

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 April 2010. 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 (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The individual referred to applied on 7 April 2009 for a study visa which was dealt with under reference number 2137722. The application was refused on 23 April 2009 for the following reasons: CP - (Course Profile: Need to undertake the course in this State not demonstrated or warranted) ID - (The visa officer is not satisfied with authenticity of documents submitted) ID - (Insufficient...

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 August 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 — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: On the basis of the details supplied by the Deputy, the individual referred to is a Canadian national and as such is not required to obtain a visa prior to entry into the State. A visa sticker is only a form of pre-clearance for entry to the State. Entry into the State is entirely at the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry and is subject to the person complying with the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted a short term visa for the purpose of a short term visit to the State. This person was allowed to enter the State on 20 October 2009 and was granted permission to remain until 20 February 2010. In accordance with the immigration laws of the State the person in...

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 February 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 — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Voting rights information can be obtained from the Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. On the question of entitlement to an Irish passport I can set out the position generally. Under the provisions in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, a person born outside of Ireland may qualify for Irish citizenship if they are of Irish descent. If they are...

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 January 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 — 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 April 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 — 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 October 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 — Internet Security: Internet Security (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 27 April 2010. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: While, of course, the practice of forced marriages is to be deplored, my Department has no proposals for legislation in this area as it is not responsible for requirements relating to valid marriages.

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

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for the non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland before 1 January, 2005, known as the IBC/05 Scheme. He currently has permission to remain in the State until 6 July, 2010.

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

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned was granted Leave to Remain in the State for a three year period, to 17 May 2010. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 17 May 2007. The person concerned is required to apply in writing for the renewal of this permission. As my Department's records show no evidence of such a renewal application having been made to date, it is...