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Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 to 438, inclusive, together. It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439 to 442, inclusive, together. It has not been possible, within the timeframe available, to collate the information required by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: A Deportation Order was made in respect of the applicant to whom the Deputy refers on 12 May, 2006. He was notified of this by registered letter dated 23 May, 2006. The applicant instituted Judicial Review proceedings on 6 June, 2006 challenging the Deportation Order. These proceedings are on-going and, accordingly, as the matter is sub-judice it would not be appropriate to comment further at...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: Penalty points are entered on a person's driving licence record 28 days from the appropriate date, which is the date that notification is sent to the licence holder of endorsement of penalty points. I am informed by the Garda authorities that in the case referred to by the Deputy the speeding detection was made on 26 January, 2006. Payment was received in Wexford Garda station on 1 February,...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 9 January 2000 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 22 August 2005 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him and...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 24th May, 2006. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question was approved on 20th June, 2006.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Jun 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 21 February 2006. Applications received in the first half of 2004 are currently being processed and there are approximately 7,500 applications awaiting processing before that of the person in question. It is likely that processing...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: A stateless person, as defined under the 1954 UN Convention of the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 UN Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, and who has legal residency in the State, can make an application to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department for a Travel Document. Travel Documents issued by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are two main schemes which allow for an Australian citizen to take up employment in this State. These are the Work Authorisation and Work Permit schemes. Work Authorisation is a scheme for highly skilled personnel seeking employment in Ireland. Authorisations are issued in respect of persons in specific categories who do not require a visa to enter Ireland (Australian citizens are not...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The disappearance of any person is traumatic for their family and friends, and for this reason I am anxious to assist them in any way I can. I am of the view that a helpline of this kind is best set up on an independent basis to be managed by a non-official, voluntary organisation. If my Department is approached with a good business case and tight financing proposals, the proposal will be...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am pleased to inform the Deputy the application in question was approved on 26th June, 2006.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452, 461, 467 and 475 together. The records of the person in question show that she entered the State on the 22 April 2002 and made an application for refugee status the following day. The asylum claim was refused on 9 October 2002 and her appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal was also refused. A letter notifying her of this decision and proposing deportation...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The persons concerned arrived in the State on 15 June, 1998 and applied for asylum. Their claim for refugee status was considered under the process then applicable and was refused by the Asylum Division of my Department. They were notified of the decision on 10 December, 1999. They appealed this decision to the appropriate body at the time, the Appeals Authority, which affirmed the decision...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have requested a Garda report in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management are aware of many of the issues raised in the correspondence supplied. The Garda authorities have previously met with the complainant to address the issues highlighted in the correspondence. The Minister is further informed that there have been six recorded incidents at the location mentioned this year. The Minister is advised...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned has lodged an application for an extension of permission to remain, her previous permission having expired in May 2003. This application is being fully considered and a decision will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 14th June, 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 Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is my intention to proceed with the building of a new prison complex at Spike Island. The new prison facilities will address the overcrowding difficulties in Cork Prison and will enable the Prison Service to offer significant improvements in the area of work training, education and medical facilities as well as providing predominantly single cell accommodation with in-cell sanitation...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as the crime of trespass is not committed unless the person enters with the intent to commit a crime, the fact that a person had been barred from a premises would not, of itself, constitute the offence in relation to which Garda action could be taken.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question receives regular patrolling by uniformed and unmarked Garda patrol cars, foot patrols, mountain bike patrols, District Detective Units and District Drug Units with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence. Additional supporting patrols are provided by Divisional Crime Task Force Units and Divisional Traffic...