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Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 277 of 16 December 2008. Preliminary work already carried out by officials would suggest that my Department has a minimal impact in respect of administrative burdens placed on business and this is particularly the case in those areas referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: 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 August 2007. Officials in that section inform me that both applications are at an advanced stage of processing and the files will be submitted to me for a decision in due course. The average processing time from application to...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible to compile the detailed statistics requested. I will communicate further with the Deputy when the information sought is to hand.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January 2007. Part 13 of the Act, relating to anti-social behaviour by children, was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. These provisions have...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that in respect of queries concerning the provision of legal services to any person, the solicitor/client relationship is protected by privilege in accordance with the terms of section 32 of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995. The Legal Aid Board cannot therefore provide information to third parties regarding a person who may or may not be a client of the board. All...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 May 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 March 2006. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application is at an advanced stage and will be submitted to me for a decision in due course. The average processing time from application to decision is now...

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 361 to 365, inclusive, together. I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 May 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 29 May 2007. Processing of this application was completed in March 2009, and a letter advising him of the outcome issued on 19 March 2009.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 15 February 2005. 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 21 November 2006, that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 3 April 2006. Her asylum application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned was advised of her entitlement to appeal this determination to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal but she did not do so. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An application for Long-Term Residency from the person referred to in the Deputy's question was received in my Department on 16 May 2008. Officials in the section inform me that processing of this application is ongoing and a decision will issue in the coming months.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that, for the most part, the legal services sought by my Department and its associated bodies are co-ordinated and paid for by the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. These services are typically sought in the context of the preparation of legislation, legal advice in respect of policy issues and in the management of litigation...

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 373 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the person in question is serving an indeterminate life sentence for murder having been repatriated from the United Kingdom in January,2007. All prisoners who are serving life sentences are eligible to have their cases reviewed by the Parole Board when they have served seven years in custody. The board,...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour and several persons have been arrested as a result of such behaviour. A member of the local Community Policing Unit is allocated to the area and regularly...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 May 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 August 2006. Officials in that section inform me that documentation was requested from the person concerned on 7 November, 2008. To date, no reply has been received. Further processing of the application will commence once the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that the person in question was refused refugee status following appeal and notified of this decision in early 2006. This person therefore is not entitled to be issued with an Irish travel document. The person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State on 02/09/2008 for 3 years until 02/09/2011. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed that Registry of Deeds documents have been preserved intact since 1707 in a building shared with the Honourable Society of the Kings Inns. A significant investment was made in upgrading this accommodation during the mid 1990's. A major part of this project involved a review of both the storage facilities for the records retained by the Registry and the level of access to those...

Written Answers — Immigration Procedures: Immigration Procedures (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The airports listed below have been prescribed by Ministerial order (SI 57 of 2004 Immigration Act 2004 (Approved Ports) Regulations) as approved ports for non-nationals (other than seamen) arriving by sea or air from outside the State pursuant to Section 6(2) and 20 of the Immigration Act 2004: Carrickfinn Airport; Cobh; Connaught Airport; Cork; Cork Airport; Dublin; Dublin Airport; Dun...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (6 May 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all drugs classified as controlled in the Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977 / 1984 which are seized by members of An Garda Síochána and other law enforcement authorities in the course of investigations, are destroyed upon the determination of court proceedings. Each operation is documented and all associated records are maintained by the...