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Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 730 and 743 together. The recommendations of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes are being considered in the context of the preparation of the Estimates for 2010.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 731,732 and 744 to 746, inclusive, together. Work commenced on the value for money review (VFM) of the Equality Authority in August 2008. The final draft of the VFM report is currently being reviewed by the Steering Group which was established to assist with this report. When the Group have completed their review in the very near future, the report will be...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 733 and 747 together. The Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority are established under legislation which provides, as is the case of other statutory bodies such as the Courts Service, for funding out of moneys voted by the Oireachtas. The Commission and the Authority are responsible to my Department in such matters as staff and finance, also the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 734 to 737, inclusive, and 748 to 751, inclusive, together. The procedure for making appointments to the Board of the Equality Authority is set out in Part V of the Employment Equality Act 1998 as amended. Section 44 of the Act provides that two persons (one male and one female) shall be appointed on the nomination by organisations representative of...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 738 and 739 together. The stages of completion of each of the projects in Cosc's Priority Research Programme for 2009 are set out in the tabular statement below. Project Stage of Completion A mapping of services provided by both State and non-State organisations to those affected by domestic, sexual and gender-based violence/abuse The fieldwork and data...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Killaloe Garda District was 46. Responsibility for the allocation of personnel rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime trends and other demands made...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that the person in question was refused Refugee Status in 2005 and is therefore not entitled to be issued with an Irish Travel Document. The person concerned was granted leave to remain in 2007 until 12 November 2010. In exceptional cases an application for an Irish temporary travel document may be considered. In all such...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that there are three Trades Officer panels established since 2007. Four persons have been appointed from the Trades Officer (Plumber) panel; the last person was employed on 19th January 2009. Two persons have been appointed from the Trades Officer (Electrician) panel; the last person was employed on 31st March 2008. Three...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Civil Partnership Bill is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. I note the positive comments made by the correspondent in relation to the Bill and the need that is identified for support of those in same-sex relationships.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 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 February 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the persons in question made an application to the EU Treaty Rights Section for residence in the State as a family member of an EU National on 13 May 2009. The applications were refused on 16 October 2009 and the applicants were advised that they could request a review of this decision in accordance with Schedule 11 of...

Written Answers — Business Permission: Business Permission (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that an application for renewal of business permission was received by the Business Permission Unit on 08 September 2009 in respect of the person in question. The person in question was informed by letter dated 22 October 2009 that the application for renewal of business permission had been refused as the required...

Written Answers — Illigal Immigrants: Illigal Immigrants (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Ireland and the United Kingdom operate a Common Travel Area (CTA), a result of which is that citizens of both jurisdictions may travel between the two jurisdictions without possessing a passport. However, in Dublin Airport passengers arriving from airports in the UK are not segregated from passengers arriving from other destinations. It is, therefore, necessary for Immigration Officers to...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 735 of 6 October 2009. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised that all terms offered by all bidders were taken fully into account before a decision was taken to enter into an agreement with the supplier of the selected accommodation. I am also advised that lease arrangements will be concluded shortly.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The drafting of new legislation on begging is at an advanced stage. I hope to be in a position to bring the Bill to Government shortly, for its approval to publish. The new legislation will take account of the High Court judgement in the Dillon case. The Court held in that case that the current law, i.e. Section 3 of the Vagrancy (Ireland) Act 1847, was unconstitutional. In addition to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 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 July 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 Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in Santry Garda District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated to the area who liaises with local residents and attends residents' meetings to help address their concerns. I...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the only Agency under the remit of my Department, which is a paid up member of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation is the National Disability Authority (NDA). Membership fees, which are paid in January each year, were as follows: 2007 - €1,505.93 2008 - €1,719 2009 - €1,642.60.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Oct 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour. The area is subject to regular patrols by uniform and plain clothes personnel, including the Community Policing Unit, supplemented by the Garda Mountain Bike Unit and...