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Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. I am concerned about reports of elderly persons being targeted, in whatever manner, by those engaged in criminal activities. The Garda Commissioner shares these concerns. An Garda Síochána has highlighted the danger posed by bogus callers, posing as employees of public authorities, to the homes of elderly people. The Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 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 as it is available.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the absence of more specific details being provided by the Deputy, I regret that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question. If the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with a relevant reference number, I would be happy to provide the requested information.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 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 as it is available.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The Office of the Minister for Integration (OMI) is responsible for integration matters in respect of Programme Refugees and other immigrant groups. The OMI is not funding any accommodation facilities for refugees in County...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information sought in Question No. 172 of 21 January, 2010 issued from my Office today.

Written Answers — Departmental Applications: Departmental Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can confirm that the person concerned has submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection and has also submitted written representations for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The application for Subsidiary Protection will be considered first following which the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome. In the event that the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 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 as it is available.

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As I informed the Deputy in reply to Question No. 314 of 16 February 2010, the Courts Service operates under its own Vote. The Vote, in common with all other votes in relation to State authorities, is approved annually by this House. The functions and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer, which include attendance before an Oireachtas Committee, are laid out in the Courts Service...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Feb 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 as it is available.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: On the basis of the information supplied by the Deputy, I regret that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question. If the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with the correct reference number included, I would be happy to provide the requested information.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 10 of 10 December 2009. I have nothing further to add to the details of that reply.

Written Answers — Gaming and Lotteries Act: Gaming and Lotteries Act (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 299 of 16 February last, which referenced, inter alia, progress on the major review of gambling being undertaken by my Department. As I have already indicated, I hope to be in a position to seek Government approval of policy proposals for a new gambling architecture in the State. The policy proposals, which I would intend to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned made an application for residence in the State based on his marriage to a Spanish national on 18 February 2009. The person referred to by the Deputy was informed of the decision to refuse her application on 27 July 2009. A request by the applicant and her spouse for a review of this decision was...

Written Answers — Community Policing: Community Policing (23 Feb 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 as it is available.

Written Answers — Community Policing: Community Policing (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The new Garda National Model of Community Policing aims at building upon and enhancing good community policing practice. In addition to the extension of community policing teams to all Garda Districts under this model, however, all Gardaí will continue to have a role to play in addressing community policing issues as and when the need arises. There are no proposals to create a separate...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: While some 700 members of the force retired in 2009, over 900 students were attested as sworn members in the same period. The Deputy will be aware that I recently secured sanction from the Minister for Finance for a significant derogation from the moratorium on recruitment and appointments in the public service. As a result of this some 170 positions are being filled in An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that responsibility for the issuing of Irish passports rests with the Department of Foreign Affairs. I am informed that the parents of the children in question were granted permission to remain in the State on 27 September, 2005, under the revised arrangements for the non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland before 1 January, 2005, known as the IBC/05 Scheme....

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of the years 2007 and 2008 has been supplied in answer to PQ 41184/08. Information in respect of 2009 is currently being finalised and will be forwarded to the Deputy when completed.