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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 326 to 328 on 17 December 2008, in which I provided detailed information in relation to the staffing of my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: While the Courts Service is not staffed by my Department, I am advised that there were 1,051 employees (942 whole-time equivalent staff) in the Courts Service, in the grades of Clerical Officer up to Assistant Secretary, at the end of October 2008.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The costs of providing services through Irish are met from my Department's Administrative Budget and cannot readily be distinguished from the cost of providing services generally. Accordingly the information sought by the Deputy could not be compiled without the application of a disproportionate amount of staff time and resources.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the gymnasium facilities at the Garda College are open for the full duration of training hours, i.e. 9am to 5pm, and are fully staffed and accessible to all. Student Gardaí are timetabled for classes during these hours. In addition, the gymnasium is open outside of training hours between 5pm and 8pm from Monday to Thursday. On Tuesdays and...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 353 on 25 November, 2008. The position remains as stated.

Stardust Fire Tragedy: Motion (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I thank all the Deputies who spoke on this important motion. I concur with Deputies on all sides in what was said. Deputy Bruton was very gracious to acknowledge the efforts made by former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, as was Deputy Quinn. I very much welcome what Deputy Quinn said on this issue, on behalf of those of us sitting on this side of the House, for my recent involvement as...

Stardust Fire Tragedy: Motion (3 Feb 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes the report of the independent examination by Mr. Paul Coffey SC of the concerns of the Stardust Victims Committee in relation to the investigation of the cause of the fire disaster; acknowledges that the cause of the fire is unknown, the original finding of arson is a mere hypothetical explanation and is not demonstrated by any evidence and that none of the...

Written Answers — Private Security Services: Private Security Services (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will appreciate that the Private Security Authority is an independent statutory body established under the Private Security Services Act, 2004. The primary purpose of the Authority is to control and supervise those who are providing private security services in the State, to establish standards in the provision of those services, and to investigate complaints against providers of...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that they comply fully with their obligations under the Data Protection Acts 1988. Following formal approval by the Data Protection Commissioner a "Data Protection Code of Practice" has been issued to every member and employee of the organisation. As regards PULSE, the system itself incorporates an accurate audit system which records all record...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Jan 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 April 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...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It is intended that all aspects of the new wing including construction, fitting-out and security related works will be completed by mid to end of March 2009. It is then intended to bring the Unit into operation on a phased basis. The number of staff to be employed in the new wing attached to Castlerea Prison is currently being given careful consideration and it would not, therefore, be...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Carrigaline Garda Station as at 31 December 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available was 19. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deportation Orders are made by the Department's officials and signed by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform pursuant to Section 3, Subsection 2 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended. The aforementioned Act has itself been subsequently amended by Section 10 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000. There are two types of Deportation Order as follows: (i) A consent...

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

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 17 November 2004. Her two children were included in her application. Her asylum application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned then lodged Judicial Review Proceedings in the High Court challenging the determination of the Office of the Refugee...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: My Department keeps Data Protection Legislation under continuous review. However, I am advised that the situation described by the Deputy is already adequately covered by the Data Protection Acts.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Both persons to whom the Deputy refers were granted permission to remain in the State in 1999, under the arrangements then in place for the non-EEA parents of Irish citizen children. The permission granted is currently valid until 31 January 2009 in both cases. The renewal of this permission is a matter to be dealt with by the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 7 February 2005. 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 29 December 2005,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 25 February 2005. 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 22 May 2008, that...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 2 June 2005. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned was notified of his entitlement to appeal this determination to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal but chose to not do so. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship Division of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.