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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the matters referred to by the Deputy are currently being investigated.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Long-Term Residency Section of my Department inform me that an application for long-term residency was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 28 September, 2007. This application is currently in the latter stages of processing. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be notified.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, in relation to the earlier questions raised by the Deputy, the Director of Training at the Garda College is the person ultimately responsible for domestic and catering staff at the Garda College. The day to day operational and management functions are however, delegated to the Restaurant Manager. The personnel at the Garda restaurant are engaged...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that any person subjected to racist abuse can report the matter at their local Garda station, or to any member of An Garda Síochána. Members of the public affected by racism can speak to an Ethnic Liaison Officer (ELO), whose function is to liaise with local ethnic communities. Ethnic Liaison Officers have been trained to be particularly aware of the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Jun 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 Division of my Department in February 2008. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person concerned did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended....

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30 June 2009. This motion seeks the Dáil's approval to continue in operation for a further 12 months several sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998....

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I will reply briefly to the remarks Deputies have made, although I cannot agree with anything the last speaker has said. I will not go into the detail of what he said, but I implacably disagree with everything he has said and particularly his reference to the Garda special branch, as he calls it. He said it was being used as a political police force, which I vehemently deny and reject.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I thank Members of the House who spoke in favour of renewing the provisions of the Act. I accept that in the circumstances in which Ministers for Justice, Equality and Law Reform find themselves, they cannot divulge to other Members the precise details as to why, other than the type of details we have given in this report, which has been laid before the House. Suffice it to say that it is...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Never.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy was fully investigated and an investigation file submitted to the law officers who directed no prosecution. I am further informed that investigating Gardaí contacted the person concerned and informed him of the outcome of the investigation.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the matters referred to by the Deputy were the subject of a full investigation by An Garda Síochána and an investigation file was submitted to the DPP who directed there should be no prosecution in the case. Since being informed of this decision the person referred to has indicated he wishes to make a further statement which is currently...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 320 of Tuesday, 31 March 2009, and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned applied for asylum on 31 January 2008. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Jun 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 Division of my Department in December 2006. The Minister has the power to grant certificates of naturalisation to applicants who comply with certain conditions under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended. Section 15A of the Act provides...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the INIS (Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service) of my Department that the person in question made an application for Family Reunification in respect of his wife in May 2008. This application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is complete and the Commissioner...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Given the large number of agencies and associated bodies attached to my Department, which include the Court Service, An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prisons Service, as well as more than twenty other smaller agencies, it is not possible to provide accurate or comprehensive details in respect of this expenditure for these bodies. I can also inform the Deputy that approximately 10% of the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: There is currently no application pending in my Department for residency in the case of the person whose details were supplied. If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned the Deputy will of course be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person to whom the Deputy refers was granted permission to remain in the State on 13 December 2005 for a period of two years under the IBC/05 Scheme. Citizens of Romania who were granted permission to remain under the IBC/05 Scheme, such as the person in question, are not required to apply for renewal of that permission. Such persons may continue to work without the need for a work...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The allocation of Garda resources throughout the country, including personnel, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and senior Garda officers. Such allocation is continually monitored and reviewed and this ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the general...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 13 October 2003. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 17 January 2009, that the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 is scheduled for Committee Stage on 18 June 2009. The proposals in this Bill relating to the control of firearms are primarily concerned with public safety and the modernising of the licensing system. As I have said previously, my proposals will not impinge adversely on the activities of the vast majority of licensed firearms holders...