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- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 2009)
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 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 24 months. More complicated...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has been granted temporary permission to remain in the State for a one year period to 14 July 2010. This decision was conveyed to the person concerned by letter dated 14 July 2009 to the last known address as notified by the person concerned. The legal representative of the person concerned was also notified of this decision.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 2009)
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 2007. I decided in my absolute discretion to grant a certificate of naturalisation and the person in question was informed of that decision in a letter issued to him on 18 November, 2009. Officials in the Citizenship...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 275 of Tuesday, 17 November 2009. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 2009)
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 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 24 months. More...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 16th May, 2000. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 29th July 2002 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given three...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The person concerned, accompanied by her child, applied for asylum on 9 February 2006. This application was withdrawn on 15 February 2006 by the person concerned. Arising from the withdrawal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 17 July 2007, that the Minister...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned applied for asylum on 21 June 2002. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the first named person concerned was informed, by letter dated 14 April...
- Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question no. 222 of 3rd 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 7th January, 2010. I am...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Dec 2009)
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. I decided in my absolute discretion to grant a certificate of naturalisation and the person in question was informed of that decision in a letter issued to her on 10 June, 2009. Documentation requested from the...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply given to Question number 291 of 7th October, 2009. The position remains unchanged. The person concerned continues to evade deportation and is therefore liable for arrest and detention. He should present himself to the Garda without further delay.
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: Long term residency is granted on the basis that a non-EEA national has completed five years legal residency in the State on work permit / work authorisation / working visa conditions. Residency is calculated from the corresponding stamp 1 or stamp 4 endorsements in an applicant's passport and not by the dates of commencement and expiry of each work permit. Periods of time where a person has...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: As I stated in my reply to Question number 219 of 2nd December last, I am satisfied that the applications made by the person concerned for asylum, for temporary leave to remain in the State and for Subsidiary Protection, together with all refoulement issues, were fairly and comprehensively examined and, as such, the decision to deport her is justified. The effect of the Deportation order is...
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: As I stated in my reply to Question number 166 of 3rd December last, I am satisfied that the applications made by the person concerned for asylum, for temporary leave to remain in the State and for Subsidiary Protection, together with all refoulement issues, were fairly and comprehensively examined and, as such, the decision to deport her is justified. An application seeking to revoke a...
- Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: What about Christmas Day?
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (16 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: The Garda SÃochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.
- Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (16 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the type of horse racing referred to can constitute an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended. I am further informed that Garda management in the area referred to are aware of the incident, and efforts are being made to identify those involved. Additional patrols in this location, and its environs, by uniformed and plain clothes...
- Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (16 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the area and at the location referred to. There are no complaints currently being investigated by An Garda SÃochána in respect of anti-social behaviour by the occupants. If any such incidents are reported to An Garda SÃochána...
- Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Louth Garda Division, on 31 October 2009, 31 December 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 31/10/2009 31/12/2008 31/12/2007 31/12/2006 Ardee 30 21 9 9 Castlebellingham 3 3 3 4 Collon 7 7 2 2 Louth 2 2 2 2 Clougherhead 4 4 2 2 Drogheda 110 104 97 93 Dunleer 4 4 4 4...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (16 Dec 2009)
Dermot Ahern: I have requested this information from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy when it is to hand.