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Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Statutory Instrument No. 251 of 2007 applies Part 4 of the Prisons Act, 2007 to the proposed construction of a prison on a site not previously used for that purposes in the District Electoral Division of Kilsallaghan in the county of Fingal. Pursuant to Part 4, resolutions approving the development of a prison on the site in question have been passed by Dáil and Seanad Eireann and confirmed...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 180 to 183, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the Garda CCTV system in Clonmel is currently being commissioned and is expected to become operational in the coming weeks. I am further advised by the Garda Authorities that there are currently no plans to expand Garda town centre CCTV systems to Tipperary Town, Cahir or Carrick...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 147 on Wednesday 11 March 2009. The status of the person concerned remains largely as set out in that Reply. However submitted with the previous Question was an application by the person concerned seeking the revocation of his Deportation Order pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended. Following...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 166 of Tuesday, 7 April 2009, in this matter. The position in the State of the persons concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 17 November 2004. Her two children were included in her application. Her asylum application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned then lodged Judicial Review Proceedings in the High Court challenging the determination of the Office of the Refugee...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned and the second named person concerned are a husband and wife. The first named person concerned applied for asylum on 25 April 2007. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned withdrew his appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in June 2008. Officials in that Section are currently commencing further processing of applications received in early 2008. Applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants.

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Discussions take place on an ongoing basis between my Department, relevant agencies under its aegis, including the Courts Service, and the Department of Transport on how the operation of the fixed charge processing system, including the handling of cases in the courts, might be made more efficient. The Road Traffic Bill, currently being finalised by my colleague the Minister for Transport,...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can advise the Deputy that my Department has received a proposal from the Probation Service relating to Harristown House. That proposal is currently being examined by my officials.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application in respect of the person referred to was received by the Garda Central Vetting Unit on 30 April, 2009. The application is being processed at present and a response will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Human Trafficking is a form of modern day slavery which has no place in Irish society. An extensive range of legislative and administrative measures have been taken and are planned to address this issue. Many of these are set out in the National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Human Beings which I published on 10 June 2009. The measures include the following:- 1....

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Measures for the protection and support of victims and potential victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation are set out in detail in the National Action Plan To Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Human Beings which I published on 10 June 2009. Measures include the administrative immigration arrangements introduced on 7 June 2008 providing for recovery and reflection periods and...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act, 2008 came into force on 7 June, 2008. This legislation creates offences of trafficking in adults and children for the purpose of their sexual or labour exploitation or the removal of their organs. I am informed by the Garda Síochána that the incidents are being closely monitored by them with a view to responding to any trends or patterns that may...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Policing Plan for 2009, which reflects the priorities set for the Force by me as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, contains a series of measures aimed at reducing the impact of crime and criminal behaviour. One of the strategic goals identified in the Plan is to reduce significantly the incidence of public disorder and anti-social behaviour in communities. I am...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that there are a number of initiatives in place to assist employees to return to full-time employment following a work related incident. These initiatives include:- the Employee Assistance Programme; the Critical Incident Protocol; and Medical Assistance Support. The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a civil service wide...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 164 on Tuesday 14 October 2008. The status of the persons concerned remains largely as set out in that Reply. However, in the interim, an application for Subsidiary Protection was made on behalf of the second named person by her legal representative and lodged under cover letter dated 23 March 2009. In response to this...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 03 March 2008. She subsequently gave birth to the second named person concerned. This child was included in her mother's application for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal....

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first and second named persons concerned, a husband and wife, arrived in the State on 21 October 2008 and applied for asylum. Their respective asylum applications were refused following the individual consideration of their cases by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The third named person concerned is the infant son of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: If an asylum application has been made in respect of the first named person, the Deputy should note that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending. The second named person accompanied by, her daughters, the third and fourth named persons, applied for asylum in the State on 14 February, 2007. Her daughters were included in her application for asylum. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The permission to remain in the State of the person in question expired in July 2007. An application on behalf of the applicant for residence in the State, on the basis of her marriage on 26 September 2008 to an Irish national was received by the Immigration Services Section of my Department on 30 April 2009. Applications of this kind, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with...