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Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Labour Party would print the money.

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As I said at the outset of this Second Stage debate, I and the Government were obliged to deal with the balance required in our Constitution, namely, the balance between the special recognition of marriage as laid down in Article 41, on the one hand, which has been enunciated in many Supreme Court and court decisions regarding the status of marriage and the actual concept of marriage,...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The original intention behind the Bill relates to the registration of civil partnerships.

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Giving the courts power to make orders in respect of maintenance, pensions and property would constitute an unwarranted intrusion into normal societal and familial relationships. It would be inappropriate to require siblings, family members or those sharing houses to pay maintenance to each other simply because a relationship or friendship has broken down. In addition, giving the courts the...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned the Deputy will of course be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 247 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the death of the person referred to by the Deputies was the subject of an intensive review in 2004. I am further informed that the Garda Commissioner appointed the Assistant Commissioner, Northern Region, to examine the investigation file, which remains open and is under...

Written Answers — Firearms Certificates: Firearms Certificates (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, which was commenced last August introduced changes to the procedures for the certification of firearms. The remaining sections of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 relating to firearms licensing were also commenced at that time and introduced the distinction between a Firearm Certificate and a Restricted Firearm...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am aware of the level of public interest in the report referred to by the Deputy. A total of 1,400 copies of the three volume report were printed and made available for purchase through the Government Publication Sales Office. Additional copies of the report are currently being printed and will shortly be available for purchase from the Government Publication Sales Office. The report can...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Consulate General, Chicago on 23 November 2009. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this application was taken on 12 January 2010. The applicant was informed in writing of the reasons for the refusal of this application. Each application for a visa to enter the State is considered on its own merit and the relevant...

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

Dermot Ahern: In relation to the first named person, I understand that his leave to remain has recently been renewed until 12 December 2012. The position in relation to the second named person, who has applied for long term residency, is as set out in my response to Question No. 192 of 17 December 2009. While matters related to work permits are a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 18 April 2007. 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 676 of Wednesday, 16 September, 2009, and the written Reply to that Question. As stated in my last Reply, the person concerned has submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection in the State which is under consideration at present. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I thank all the Deputies who made contributions concerning this important piece of legislation. There was a high level of cross-party support for the Bill and I very much welcome that. I was struck by the quality of the debate. It says a lot for the way in which we, as a society, have moved on. Many Deputies referred to what was termed a "new reality" and this legislation is indicative of...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Parties in Opposition have a much broader sense of possibility and a much more lax approach to drafting legislation. They do not have the same constraint as Government parties.

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I do, Charlie. I enjoyed it thoroughly when I was sitting over on the other side-----

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: -----particularly when I was Opposition Whip. I had great entertainment just as Deputy Flanagan has every day, merely by coming into the Chamber.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The position is that amendments to the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 are currently being drafted to respond to issues raised during Second Stage discussions in the Seanad and in submissions subsequently received by my Department from relevant stakeholders.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The position in respect of my Department remains as outlined in my reply to the Deputy's question on 1 December 2009.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Jan 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The United Nations Convention against Corruption was signed on behalf of Ireland, when it opened for signature, in December 2003. The Convention entered into force in December 2005. There are certain legislative measures required to be in place before Ireland can proceed with ratification of the Convention. In this regard, it is intended that arrangements will be made for ratification of...