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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 28th September, 2006 and is awaiting examination by a Visa Officer. A decision in respect of this application will be made in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Prison Visits: Prison Visits (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the norm in Cloverhill Prison is that, with the exception of professional visits, all visitors are separated from prisoners by a screen. There are specific visiting booths, equipped with telephones, which are available to prisoners or visitors who experience hearing difficulties. This policy is, in my view, an...

Written Answers — Internet Usage: Internet Usage (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: By its very nature, the internet lends itself to being used for a wide range of criminal activities. This can include illegal pornography, racist or hate materials, financial fraud, intimidation or any other criminal activity carried out via the internet. Combating such illegal, harmful and predatory use of the internet requires a response at national, EU and wider international levels....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 692 of 25 April, 2006 wherein I indicated that processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation for the person concerned has commenced and that the file will be presented to me for a decision in the near future. This remains the position.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The correspondence that the Deputy refers to has not been received and I am not aware of widespread non-recognition of the Irish travel document. Travel documents issued by my Department to persons granted refugee status are done so under the provisions of the Refugee Act 1996 which incorporates the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees. Such documents issued are in compliance with the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 on 24 May, 2006. Applications are currently taking approximately twenty-four months to process. It is likely therefore that the case will be forwarded to me for the decision around mid 2008. I will advise both the Deputy and the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together. I should inform the Deputies that I received representations from the person concerned in July and September of 2004. I referred the correspondence to the Garda authorities for their views. The Garda authorities stated that all matters raised were fully investigated and it was found that there was no evidence to support the claims made....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: 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 on 28 July, 2004. I understand that processing of the application has commenced and that the case file will be submitted to me for a decision in due course. I will advise the Deputy and the person in question once I have reached a...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday 8 September following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of marriage to an Irish national was received from the person in question in August 2006. An acknowledgement of receipt of the application was issued to the person concerned on 4 September 2006. Applications of this type, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in strict chronological order and currently take...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Officials in my Department have recently corresponded with the person in question in order to further process her application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of marriage to an Irish national. The case is currently under active consideration. A decision will be made when all the circumstances relevant to the case have been fully considered. It should be noted that...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question arrived in the State on 13 November, 1996 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by Asylum Division. The person in question was granted temporary leave to remain in the State on 10 June, 2002, and this was renewed in 2004 and 2005. Her current permission to remain in the State expired on 23 August, 2006. The person in...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are plans to build a new Divisional Headquarters Garda station in Tralee, Co. Kerry. To this end, the Office of Public Works is currently engaged in the process of identifying a suitable site for the construction of the new station. Until the Office of Public Works have acquired a suitable site it is not possible for me to indicate a commencement date for construction. I can,...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is one Sergeant and eight Gardaí currently allocated to Blanchardstown Drug Unit which also covers the sub-districts of Finglas and Cabra. Enforcement of drug legislation is a matter for all members of An Garda Síochána and the District Drug Unit is supplemented by uniformed and plain-clothes units in the District and the Divisional...

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have published the findings of the Birmingham Commission of Investigation and I accept them. Nevertheless, I am willing to consider further concerns which the families may wish to express to me in writing. I will consider taking any action which is reasonably practicable and justifiable to ameliorate those concerns.

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Report of the Commission of Investigation (Dean Lyons Case) is available on the website of my Department. I have made arrangements for a number of copies to be placed in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Garda Review: Garda Review (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The cold case review of the forensic evidence arising from the Grangegorman murders is ongoing and any matters arising will be fully investigated.

Written Answers — Licence Application: Licence Application (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: This application was received in my Department in November 2005. The Department subsequently requested clarification of details of the application from the person in question. Following an examination of the documentation submitted a decision has been made and the person concerned has been notified of same.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for long term residency from the person referred to by the Deputy was received on the 12th May 2006. The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is not yet to hand. I will communicate it to him as soon as possible. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the...