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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The formal application and necessary supporting documentation has not been received to date from the United Kingdom authorities. My Department has already written to the United Kingdom authorities requesting them to commence processing this individual's application.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by Pobal, the company engaged to administer the Community Based CCTV Scheme on behalf of my Department, that in 2006 a Stage 1 (pre-development) grant of €4,000 was allocated to the Association referred to by the Deputy under that Scheme. This was to enable them to investigate the need for CCTV in their area and to complete a detailed application for submission, under...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. The...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. The...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: An application for naturalisation from the individual in question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department on 1 November 2005. The applicant was subsequently asked to provide certain documentation in support of his application but despite a number of written reminders, such documentation has not been received to date. There are approximately 4,500 applications awaiting...

Written Answers — Carbon Emissions: Carbon Emissions (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The information which the Deputy has requested is not readily available. When the information is to hand, I will write to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: As outlined in a Parliamentary Question put down for answer on the 29th November 2006 (PQ no. 40761/06) persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought is currently being researched and will be submitted at an early date. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 following the attestation of 299 new members on Thursday, 16 November, 2006. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: An application for naturalisation from the individual in question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department on 12 January 2005. Applications received in the second half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 600 applications awaiting processing before that of this applicant. It is likely that the processing of this application will commence in the...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am advised by the Garda authorities that a pilot project is currently under way at Pearse Street and Store Street Stations. The pilot was recently extended to include two rural stations. When the results of the pilot scheme have been assessed by the Garda Authorities, consideration will be given to nationwide scheme.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the individual concerned was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 9 January 2004. As the person did not satisfy the statutory residency conditions as set out in Section 15 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956 as amended, she was deemed ineligible to apply for naturalisation at the time. Her solicitor was...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 4 January, 2007. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse the applications was taken on 30 January, 2007. The applications were refused as the Visa Officer was not satisfied, on the basis of the documentation submitted, that the persons in question had demonstrated a sufficient obligation to return home...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, as amended by the Children Act 1997, already encourages parties to think in terms of agreeing to the custody arrangements for their child, the right of access to the child or any other question affecting the welfare of the child without the need for court interventions. Provisions in the Act of 1997 encourage, where appropriate, the effecting of a deed or...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that two persons at the address referred to have come to the attention of Gardaí and have been prosecuted and convicted for road traffic and other offences. An Garda Síochána is not aware of any vehicles being seized from the person understood to be referred to. I am further informed that no complaints have been received by Gardaí from neighbours in...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that a contract to the value of €118,586.00 was awarded to the Company in question in the period concerned following a competitive interview and an open tendering process. The contract was in respect of a Gender Pay Study. In the time available to draft this reply it was not possible for Garda records to be fully examined. If any relevant information relating to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of Wednesday 27 September 2006. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Cairo Visa Office on 8th August, 2006. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse the application was taken on 16th August, 2006. The application was refused on the grounds that the applicant's spouse had insufficient funds to support the applicant. The decision was appealed on 26th August, 2006. Following a re-examination of...