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Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that no unnumbered Statutory Instruments were signed by me or any of my predecessors over the last ten years.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, the internet is an international and world wide phenomenon, it has no borders and no single organisation controlling it. Therefore efforts to combat illegal and harmful materials and activities on it can often be hampered by the multiplicity of jurisdictions, differing legal systems and differing societal norms. Many of the major Social Networking Sites...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (18 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the group of candidates who have passed the entry requirements and were due to commence training in August 2009. I refer the Deputy to PQ no 105 of Tuesday 10th November 2009 in which I stated that the moratorium on Public Service recruitment, introduced in May 2009, applies to Garda recruitment. I intend to keep the position under review during the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (18 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 286 together. The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. The conditions are that the applicant must - be of full age or be a minor born in the State be of good...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A scheme for the admission of non-EEA researchers was established in November 2007. The purpose of the Scheme is to facilitate the admission of non-EEA nationals for the purpose of carrying out research in the State and is administered by the immigration authorities in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Irish Universities Association. The Scheme put...

Written Answers — Court Staff: Court Staff (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It would not be appropriate for me as Minister to provide interpretation of the law on legal matters. However I can confirm, that the powers and responsibilities of a sheriff are as provided for in section 54 of the Court Officers Act 1926, as amended by section 12 of the Court Officers Act 1945 and section 2 of the Court Officers Act 1951. Execution of a court order by a sheriff is...

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that matters relating to the premises referred to by the Deputy are currently before the District Court. It would, therefore, be inappropriate for me to comment on the matter at this time.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to is in the Rathfarnham Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the premises. I am further informed that local Gardaí maintain regular contact with the management of the premises referred to in order to address any public order issues which may arise. The area is...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy is under investigation by Gardaí at Rathfarnham Garda Station and that the scene of the incident was subject to technical examination. I am further informed that Garda records do not indicate that any similar incidents have been reported in the area.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) commenced 'Operation Tie' in November 2007 to target suspected fraud relating to the alleged non-payment of Vehicle Registration Tax. This investigation is still ongoing and the investigation team includes members of CAB, and officials from the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue and Customs & Excise Branches), and the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 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 24 months. More complicated...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 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. 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 — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In accordance with section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations are a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of the Annual Policing Plans. I am advised by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is satisfied that a full and comprehensive policing service is being delivered to the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the absence of more specific information, I can only set out the position generally. The statutory requirements for naturalisation are set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. This provides that applicants for naturalisation, other than spouses of Irish citizens, must have been resident in the State for five years of the nine year period prior to the date...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 143 of 5 November 2009. As I have advised the Deputy, my colleague Minister of State John Curran, at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, who has responsibility for co-ordinating the National Drugs Strategy, has identified head shops as a particular area of concern, and in conjunction with relevant...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Nov 2009)

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 by the Garda Authorities that a sketch scheme has been agreed for the refurbishment of the building referred to by...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme was launched in 2005 to provide financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards the capital costs of establishing a community CCTV system. Pobal administer the Scheme on behalf of my Department. I am advised by Pobal that in 2007 an application for funding was received from an organisation in the town referred to by the Deputy. Following a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 685 of Tuesday, 6 October, 2009, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.