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Written Answers — Anti-social Behaviour: Anti-social Behaviour (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Strong provisions are in place to combat anti-social behaviour. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 modernised the law in this regard. Because of concerns about the abuse of alcohol and its contribution to public order offending and broader social problems, further provisions were brought forward to deal with alcohol abuse and its effect on public order in the Intoxicating Liquor...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As stated in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 156 and 157 of 24 June 2010, a percentage of decisions made by Visa Officers are reviewed weekly by a more senior official. While the number of visa applications fluctuate from week to week, on average 10% of decisions are selected for review. While records are not kept in such a way as to indicate definitively the number of such...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can advise the Deputy that Visa Officers, in considering visa applications, do not carry out English language tests by telephone or face-to-face interview. The question, therefore, of their proficiency to carry out English language tests does not arise. The Deputy may be aware that there are a number of accredited organisations involved in testing and providing certification in English...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Gardaí issue fixed charge notices in respect of speeding offences involving lorries or trucks so the question of arrests in respect of the offences themselves does not generally arise. If the Deputy clarifies precisely what information is being sought, I will pursue the matter.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland which are registered with the Gardaí for this purpose. Since 2004 the service has been, and continues to be, extended to organisations working with children and/or vulnerable adults. Over that period there has been a substantial increase in the numbers of vetting applications...

Written Answers — Taxi Licences: Taxi Licences (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that an application from the person referred to was received on 11 May, 2010 and is currently being processed in accordance with standard procedures, which in this instance has necessitated additional enquiries. I am further informed that the applicant has been kept fully informed on the current status of his application and the reason for the delay.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Garda CCTV schemes are planned and implemented on the basis of the Garda Commissioner's identified operational needs and priorities. On the basis of information provided by the Garda authorities, the information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table: Year Capital Expenditure Maintenance 2005 €45,665 €127,101 2006 €279,349 €586,663 2007 €1,458,758 €315,554 2008...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (9 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 — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. On the basis of information provided by the Garda authorities, the information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table: DISTRICT CARS VANS Total Abbeyleix 4 0 4 Angelsea Street 53 9 62 Ardee 4...

Written Answers — Daylight Savings Time: Daylight Savings Time (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that my Department, in accordance with EU Directive 2000/84/EC, compiled and communicated submissions in respect of this issue to the European Commission from a number of relevant Departments and semi-state bodies in July 2007. Following consideration of the information made available to it from Member States, the European Commission reported that it took the view that...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that my Department currently operates four telephone numbers utilising the Lo-call designation, '1890'. These Lo-call numbers and the standard land-line phone numbers for my Department are listed in the State Directory. On our advertisement in the State Directory, a note is included with the following information "Note that the rates charged for the use of the 1890...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The RIA currently operates 46 accommodation centres across the State. Of these 46 centres, 3 are for family accommodation only, 28 (such as Mosney) are a mix of family and single accommodation and 15 are for single...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of my Department, and the agencies and executive offices staffed by it, is set out as follows. In 2008 the Department employed a total of 43 staff on fixed term contracts at a total salary cost of approximately €1.8 million. In 2009 the Department employed a total of 33 staff on fixed term contracts at a total salary cost of approximately...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 9 February 2009, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 11 August 2009, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person concerned is the subject of a Family Reunification application made in November 2009. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 7 October 2009, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Replies to his recent Parliamentary Questions, Nos. 970 and 1090 of Wednesday, 29th September, 2010 and No. 369 of Tuesday, 12th October, 2010, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy has no application pending for residency. The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 27 October 2010, following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim and his application for subsidiary protection, and a detailed examination of...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 and 281 together. The general moratorium on recruitment and appointments in the Public Service continues to apply to the Garda Síochána. The purpose of initiating a Garda recruitment campaign at this time is to begin a process of establishing a panel of approved candidates who will be available to meet future Garda recruitment needs in line with...