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Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (25 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the requested information issued to him on the 24 March 2009.

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (25 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that the annual allocation to the Probation Service since 2003 to 2008 is as follows: Year Budget Allocation €m 2003 40,614 2004 39,966 2005 44,939 2006 49,719 2007 59,323 2008 54,019* *It should be noted that in January, 2008 €10.020m of the Probation Service budget was transferred to the Irish Youth Justice service following the transfer of...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (25 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The person referred to in the details supplied, who is a male, is currently being provided with accommodation by the RIA at Mount Trenchard accommodation centre, County Limerick. In relation to requests based on this...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 172 for answer on 12 March, 2009. I am informed that correspondence from the person concerned has not yet been received in my Department. Any such correspondence, when received, will be assessed by the relevant officials, and the person in question will be contacted directly and notified of any decisions made regarding his status in the...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 Mar 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: 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 year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. The...

Leaders' Questions (25 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It went over the Deputy's head.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that regular reviews are carried out of the threat assessment arising from the activities of dissident republican groups. Priority is given by the Gardaí to intelligence-led operations targeting the activities of such groups commensurate with the threat posed. These operations involve the strategic deployment of local and specialised operational Garda...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Legislation to address the Law Reform Commission's recommendations on multi-unit developments is in the course of being drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel as a matter of priority. The principal focus of the new Bill will be on ensuring good governance of property management companies and similar bodies which comprise the owners of units within multi-unit developments and which exercise...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The immigration case histories and up to date positions of the first and second named persons concerned, a husband and wife, are almost identical. As a result, for the purposes of the Deputy's Question, I will deal with the two cases as one. The persons concerned applied for asylum in the State on 25 February 2003. Following investigation by the Office of the Refugee Applications...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to has been approved following appeal.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Mar 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 May 2008. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 23 months. The Citizenship Division is currently commencing further processing of applications received in mid 2007. More complicated cases can at times...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Raheny Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of difficulties being experienced by residents in the area as a result of anti-social behaviour. The area is patrolled by the District Drugs Unit. To date, there is no evidence of drug dealing in the area. An Garda Síochána deal with anti-social...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Visa Section of my Department that it is not aware of any delays currently in the processing of student visas.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Visa Section of my Department that it is not aware of any major issues or delays currently in the processing of student visas either generally or specifically in the case of the countries detailed. Visa applicants are advised to allow as much time as possible when making a 'Study' application with a minimum time of eight weeks in advance being recommended. The Department...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will appreciate that, in matters of this nature, it is not open to me to provide legal advice. As regards this particular case, the Deputy will be aware that under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is wholly independent in its operations. I am sure the Deputy will therefore appreciate that...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 and 548 together. I have recently received a copy of correspondence relating to the person concerned, forwarded to me by my colleague Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin TD. Previous correspondence in relation to this matter had already been received by my Department in November 2007 and a reply was issued to the person concerned setting...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being researched. I will be in contact with him as soon as it is to hand.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (24 Mar 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to advise the Deputy that on 28 January, 2009, prior to the release of the convicted sex offender, a member of An Garda Síochána from Glenties Garda Station called to the family of the injured party and advised them of the pending release of the convicted offender. I understand, however, that prior to this notification the family had been informed of the pending release of the...