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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I understand that the new building for the Property Registration Authority (PRA) in Roscommon Town is still expected to be ready for occupation in the first quarter of 2011. Under the Government's decentralisation programme the total number of posts envisaged for the Roscommon office of the PRA is 230.

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can now inform the Deputy that to date (valid to 11th October 2010), there have been 998 Firearm Certificates issued under the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009 in respect of handguns, 599 of which are classified as non-restricted handguns, with 389 classified as restricted handguns. While the Act did provide in certain circumstances for the issuing of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I assume that the Deputy is referring in this case to unpaid invoices in relation to supplies of goods and services. While it is very difficult to derive a specific figure at a particular point in time due to the number and range of subheads in Vote 19 (Office of the Minister for Justice and Law Reform) I can assure the Deputy that every effort is made to pay invoices within a reasonable...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy concerning external reports/reviews commissioned by my Department in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 is set out below: Reports / reviews commissioned in 2008 Government Alcohol Advisory Group Report on the work of the Criminal Law Codification Advisory Committee A mapping of programmes working with perpetrators of domestic violence/abuse and an...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The capital allocation to my Department's Head Office in 2010 was €500,000. This can be broken down as follows: Project Allocation Spent to Date IT Support Services €273,000 €86,000 Financial Shared Services €227,000 €70,000

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: My Department does not, as a matter of policy, incur expenditure such as that referred to by the Deputy. Expenditure does arise from time to time on public information notices such as for example, the dangers of fireworks, illegal drug dealing, the bringing into force of legislation and other statutory notices.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 145 on 21 October, 2010. The position remains as stated. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made direct to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. The service enables up-to-date information on such...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Family Reunification Application made in March 2009. I am further informed that the Family Reunification Unit will be in contact with the legal representative of the above named shortly. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has had her permission to remain in the State extended for a three year period, until 14 August 2013. This decision was conveyed to the person concerned by letter dated 4 August 2010. 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 2008. I refer...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Replies to his Parliamentary Questions, No. 202 of Thursday, 21 January 2010 and No 130 of Thursday, 20 May 2010 and the written Replies to those Questions. The position in the State of the person concerned now falls to be considered for Subsidiary Protection in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 518 of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 279 on Tuesday 9th November 2010. The status of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 to 215, inclusive, together. Valid applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in January & December 2008. All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a letter issued to the legal advisor of the person referred to on 8th November requesting further documentation. The application will be considered further on receipt of the requested documentation. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made direct...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the replies to Question No. 1126 of 29 September 2010, Question No. 246 of 30 September 2010 and Question No. 147 of the 14 October 2010.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the name of the person referred to by the Deputy does not match the reference number supplied, it is not possible to provide the information sought at this time. However, if the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with the correct name and reference number included, I will be happy to provide a substantive reply. However, I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 146 of 20 May 2010 and 177 of 1 July 2010. I am informed that the person concerned has not yet presented to her local Immigration Officer for renewal of her permission to remain in the State. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by Email...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question Nos. 1005 and 1160 of 29th September, 2010 and Question No. 130 of 21st October, 2010. The position remains unchanged. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made direct to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No.365 of Wednesday, 27th October in this matter. In my reply, I informed the Deputy that I had written to the applicant clearly setting out the reasons for the refusal of his application. The reason for refusal relates to the requirement for an applicant for Long Term Residency to be of good character. I should...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all applicants for Garda trainees selected by the Public Appointments Service undergo a Physical Competency Test, a Medical Examination and also Character Vetting prior to appointment. However, the general moratorium on recruitment and appointments in the Public Service continues to apply to An Garda Síochána.