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Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (27 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: This matter has been through the courts and a conviction recorded. The court also ordered compensation to be paid, and I understand this was done. I am also informed that subsequent civil proceedings were settled before coming to court. If there are concerns about possible offences which may not have been investigated, then the matters in question should be reported to the Gardaí. Where...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 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 2008 and I decided in my absolute discretion not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. The person concerned was informed of this decision in a letter issued to him on 3 February, 2009. There is no appeals process...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the closing date for the scheme referred to by the Deputy was 31 December 2009. I have been advised that the person in question would not have been eligible for consideration under that scheme as she was not an undocumented worker. However, I understand that the person referred to is being...

Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (27 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that he has tasked D/Chief Superintendent, 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 109 on 22 April, 2010. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 28 February 2010, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Meath Garda Division was 312. I am further informed that for security and operational reasons it is Garda policy not to disclose the number of personnel on duty at any specific time. The allocation of policing resources throughout the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength and the opening hours of Duleek Garda Station as at 28 February 2010, the latest date for which figures are readily available is set out in the following table. Strength Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday 2 10.00 - 13.00, 18.00 - 21.00 10.00 - 13.00 12.00 - 13.00 The allocation of policing resources including personnel, in...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together. The allocation of policing resources throughout the Country, including personnel, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and senior Garda Officers. Such allocations are continually monitored and reviewed and this ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 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 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 — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to has been approved.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised that the development of plans for the provision of a new Garda station in Wexford is being advanced by the Office of...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: All incidents of the kind referred to by the Deputy are, of course, rigorously pursued by An Garda Síochána with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice. One person has been charged in connection with the incident referred to by the Deputy. All members of An Garda Síochána proactively target public disorder and anti-social behaviour, including knife related crime. Areas...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (22 Apr 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. Furthermore, in respect of any queries regarding the provision of legal services to any person, please note that the solicitor/client relationship is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a letter was issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on the 6th April 2010. I am further informed by INIS that on receipt of a response from the person referred to by the Deputy, any further documentation or evidence submitted will be considered.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It is noted that the address of the person concerned as supplied by the Deputy does not match the address currently on record for the person concerned. As it is incumbent on an applicant to notify my Department when they change address it would be in the best interest of the person concerned to inform my Department of his correct address without delay. The person concerned applied for...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The case of the person concerned was examined under Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, (as amended), and Section 5 of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended), on the Prohibition of Refoulement. On 23 March 2010, I refused the person concerned permission to remain temporarily in the State and instead signed a Deportation Order in respect of him. The effect of the Deportation Order is that...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies to his Parliamentary Questions. I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person in question was the subject of a Family Reunification/Permission to Remain application made by his brother in 2003. The Family Reunification/Permission to Remain application was refused in August 2004. I am further informed by...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 11 February 2004. 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 Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies to his Parliamentary Questions. I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a letter issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on the 20th April 2010. I am further informed by INIS that on receipt of a response from the person referred to by the Deputy the case will be considered further.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Judicial Review process in this case has been completed and the fact remains that this person falls under the Dublin II Regulation, (Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003). The Dublin II Regulation, is intended to prevent the phenomenon of 'asylum shopping' across Europe and sets out criteria for determining which Regulation State is responsible for examining an asylum application where...