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Written Answers — Travel Documentation: Travel Documentation (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that the person in question was refused refugee status following appeal in 2005 and is therefore not entitled to be issued with an Irish travel document. In all cases, INIS must be satisfied that there is no alternative open to an Irish temporary travel document applicant preventing them from procuring their own national...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 10 April 2006. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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 25 September 2008, that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my answer to his previous Parliamentary Question No. 727 of the 27th January 2009. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made an application for Family Reunification in April 2007. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 150 of Thursday, 5 February 2009. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 176 on 12 March, 2009. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his Parliamentary Question, No. 229 of Thursday 15 May 2008, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 7 November 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 May 2005, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Travel Documentation: Travel Documentation (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that the person in question was refused refugee status following appeal in 2005 and is therefore not entitled to be issued with an Irish travel document. The person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State on 08/07/2008 for 3 years until 8 July 2011. In all cases, INIS must be satisfied that there is...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The persons to whom the Deputy refers sought asylum in the State on 12 July 2005 along with three other family members. Their applications for asylum were refused and deportation orders were signed in respect of them on 11 August 2006. The deportation orders were revoked on 15 October 2008 following settlement of judicial review proceedings. The persons in question applied for subsidiary...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I thank Deputies for declaring their general support for this Bill and thank the House for taking the legislation relatively quickly. I am pleased that it has received a broad welcome from all sides of the House. I believe the Bill represents a proportionate and balanced response to this problem. It will enable us to give the Garda the tools to engage in electronic surveillance. If this...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: They would be my priorities. I also have another Bill, the criminal procedure Bill, which arises as a result of my initiative on victims. That Bill is in its final throes and will loosen up the rule against double jeopardy as well as dealing with various matters, including victim impact statements. The data retention Bill is close to publication within the next week or so. In addition,...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Burton is making a dog's breakfast of this.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána who work in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am informed by the Office of Public Works that state owned accommodation adjacent to the existing Garda...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned applied for asylum on 1 March 2004. 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 first named person concerned was informed, by letter dated 13...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Apr 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 November 2006. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in the coming months.

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The McMorrow Commission of Investigation is a statutorily independent body, the legislative basis for which is the Commissions of Investigation Act, 2004. As such, the scheduling of its work programme is a matter for its Chairperson, Ms Grainne McMorrow SC. Notwithstanding that, it is my understanding that she expects to have completed her report on the tragic circumstances surrounding the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Cairo on the 13 April 2009. Following consideration by a Visa Officer it was refused on the 13 April 2009 for the following reasons: the evidence of finances was deemed insufficient/incomplete, specifically there was no six month bank statement or payslips submitted; the obligations of the applicant to return to...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the matter to which the Deputy refers and other incidents which occurred on the night of Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2009 are the subject of an ongoing investigation. I am also informed by the Garda Authorities that they are awaiting a statement of complaint form the person involved in the incident referred to by the Deputy.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."