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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a proposal to deport letter was issued to the address provided by the person concerned on 22 October 2009. As this letter was returned undelivered and there was no further contact from the person concerned, no further action was taken. However, now that an up to date address has been provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 13 April 2016, is ongoing and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the processing of the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy is ongoing and the case will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. All non-EEA nationals are required to keep their permission to remain in the State up to date at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 17 February 2018. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: If the person in question has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until such time as they have fully completed the protection process. With regard to residency status, the Deputy is reminded that protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission pending a final...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was initially granted permission to remain in the State for one year on 12 February, 2001. This person's permission has been regularly renewed and is currently valid until March, 2016. I understand, however, that there is no record of a recent application for a certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy may be aware, when the State compulsorily acquires land for public purposes and there is a dispute between the vendor and the purchaser regarding the amount of compensation which should be paid, the vendor may apply to the Land Values Reference Committee for the appointment of a Property Arbitrator to arbitrate on the amount to be paid. The Land Values Reference Committee was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Registration of Title (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: No specific information has been brought to the attention of my Department regarding flawed titles resulting from transactions during the recent economic boom. Under the Registration of Deeds and Title Acts 1964 and 2006, the Property Registration Authority has statutory responsibility for the registration of titles in the State. In exercising its statutory functions, the Authority operates...

Marriage Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of the Orders of Reference of Select Committees.

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I thank all Deputies who contributed to the debate today on this Marriage Bill. I am sure all colleagues will agree that there have been very thoughtful and moving contributions from Members of the House on this proposed legislation. There have been very poignant contributions and important statements about the campaign and the type of process that it was. We heard how we need to reflect...

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Numbers (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The flow of refugees is coming from a wide variety of countries. It is coming from, to name but a few of the countries, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Horn of Africa. There are various factors impacting on the numbers of refugees coming to Europe at present. As I said, it needs a multifaceted response. Nobody is turning a blind eye to any of the issues the...

Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Numbers (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: According to the UNHCR, more than 50 million people are fleeing war and conflicts worldwide and many more are looking for a better future, as we well know. Obviously we cannot accommodate everyone in Europe without endangering our own societal cohesion, but clearly there is an enormous humanitarian issue in Europe right now that needs a comprehensive response. There are many different...

Marriage Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On 22 May 2015 the people had the historic opportunity to vote in a referendum to extend marriage to same-sex couples. We voted in the largest numbers ever - more than 1.9 million people voted - and we said a resounding "Yes" to marriage equality. In agreeing to add 17 words to our Constitution, "Marriage may be contracted in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy is present in the State on foot of a Working Holiday Authorisation which expired on 31 August 2015: this person should have left the State following the expiration of this permission. I understand that a comprehensive letter issued to this person on 19 August...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and resources, among the various Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts; and I as Minister have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question was registered in the State as a student from 1 October 2002 to 31 October 2009. I understand that they remained in the State without permission until an application was received from them in May 2012 seeking to regularise their illegal status in the State. To date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 4 May 2010 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received from the personconcerned pursuant to Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has submitted written representations. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under...