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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the statistics requested by the Deputy regarding applications made by non-EEA nationals seeking permission to remain as temporary registered doctors are outlined in the following table. Temporary Registered Doctors Processing time of application 1/2 weeks depending on documentation received Number of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the statistics requested by the Deputy regarding applications made by Turkish nationals seeking permission to remain pursuant to the Turkish Association Agreement are outlined in the following table. Turkish Association Agreement Processing time of application 2/3 weeks depending on documentation received...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There are currently 8,180 applications for long-term residency that are still awaiting a decision. This is primarily due to the significant increase in the volume of applications received in the last number of years. In the past twelve months the Long-Term Residency Section of my Department has received 4,109 applications. In that period, 2,812 applications have been approved, 628 refused...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that applications from refugees for Family Reunification take approximately 24 months to complete. The number of applications received, approved, rejected in the last 12 months and the number of applications on hand are contained in the table. Family Reunification Number of applications received in the past 12 months...

Written Answers — English Language Schools: English Language Schools (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: As I have previously indicated, my Department is currently engaged in a review of the immigration regime for full time non-EEA students. The purpose of the review is two fold. First, there is a need for greater coherence in the way we deal with non-EEA students via a transparent system that is consistent with Irish immigration policy generally. Secondly, it is generally accepted that there...

Written Answers — Immigration Statistics: Immigration Statistics (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed that as of the 31st May 2009, there were a total of 149,203 non-EEA nationals recorded on the Register of non-nationals maintained by An Garda Síochána. This includes 38,547 who were registered as students. I have also been informed that persons who have been granted refugee status are registered with Stamp 4 status as are many other non-nationals. As of the 31st May 2009...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 314 together. I would refer the Deputy to my replies to Question Nos. 305 and 306 of 23 June, 2009. In the time available it has not been possible to compile the information in respect of 2008 requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that due to its condition it is necessary to temporarily vacate the station referred to by the Deputy to facilitate refurbishment. During this period, Garda personnel will operate from facilities provided in Mountjoy Garda station. I am assured by the Garda authorities that current policing levels will be maintained during this period and there will be...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The allocation and utilisation of Garda resources, including accommodation where this is appropriate, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the houses referred to by the Deputy are not among those identified for sale by the Commissioner.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda authorities support the action in the Road Safety Strategy 2007 - 2012 to implement a safety camera network. Consequently, An Garda Síochána is engaging in a procurement process, in accordance with EU Directives, national public procurement procedures and relevant legislation, for the provision and operation of safety cameras. As a result, a preferred supplier has been selected....

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 322 of 25 November, 2008. With the exception of some on-going work to reduce operating costs, particularly in relation to office accommodation, all of the rationalisation proposals agreed for my Department as part of Budget 2009 have been implemented.

Written Answers — Court Fines: Court Fines (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Fines Bill 2009, which is currently before the House and awaiting Committee Stage, makes provision for the payment of fines by instalments. Section 14 of the Bill allows a person on whom a fine has been imposed, to apply to the court to pay the fine by instalments. If the court is satisfied that to pay in full by the due date would cause undue financial hardship, it can direct that the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible to compile the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána 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 — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Crime Statistics: Crime Statistics (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána 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 — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 31 May 2009, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,426. The total number of Student Gardaí in Templemore was 485 (211 in Phase I and 274 in Phase III) and the number of Students training in Garda Stations was 389 (Phase II). As detailed in the Policing Plan of An Garda...

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Prison Service Escort Corps was set up in 2005 arising from the Proposal for Organisational Change in the Irish Prison Service. The approved number of staff in the Escort Corps during 2007 and 2008 was 143, inclusive of all grades. I have been advised that, allowing for temporary variations caused by the retirement or movement of staff, the actual number of staff employed remained at or...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An Garda Síochána is fully committed to tackling the supply of illegal drugs in keeping with its remit under the National Drugs Strategy. As part of this commitment, An Garda Síochána regularly undertakes initiatives targeted at persons involved in on-street sale and supply of drugs in the community. One such initiative is Operation Cleanstreet which is undertaken by the Garda National...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.