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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 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. ...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (27 Jan 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation for the first named individual was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in October 2004 and my predecessor decided to refuse the application. The reason for his decision was disclosed to the person in a letter dated 20 November 2007 to the address supplied by that individual. This letter has now been re- issued to the person...

Written Answers — Garda Procedures: Garda Procedures (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the current average turnaround time for the processing of properly completed vetting application forms is approximately four to five weeks from date of receipt by the Garda Central Vetting Unit. Departures from this average processing time occur when it is necessary for the Garda Central Vetting Unit to make further, more detailed inquiries, due to...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that no application for an extension of permission to remain in the State has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy. It is open to the person concerned to write to the General Immigration Division of my Department where his application for an extension of permission to remain will be considered.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 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 May 2007. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in due course. I understand that the person concerned is a refugee. In...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned arrived in the State on 12 March 2005 and applied for asylum on 22 March 2005. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, the person concerned was informed, by...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The issuing of fines to licensed premises is a matter for the Courts. Under the Courts Service Act 1998 the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions which include, inter alia, the provision of statistical and other court related information. The Deputy will thus appreciate that it is a matter for the Courts Service to furnish figures in relation to court imposed fines.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 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 August 2006. Officials in that Section inform me that the application is at an advanced stage of processing and the file will be forwarded to my Office for a decision in due course.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of Community Gardaí attached to Terenure, Ballyfermot, Sundrive Road, Kilmainham and Crumlin Garda Stations on 31 December 2007 and 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table hereunder: Station 31/12/07 31/12/08 Terenure 6 5 Ballyfermot 9 9 Sundrive Road 6 6 Kilmainham 9 13...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that the statistics requested by the Deputy for the past two decades are not readily available and could only be compiled by allocating an inordinate amount of staff time and resources. Table 1 below sets out the number of Somalian nationals who have been granted residence in this State since 2000 under various immigration...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service the reason that some Somalian or other non-national residents are asked to apply to their nearest embassy for a national passport is that under Section 9(2)(a) of the Immigration Act 2004 it is a requirement for all non-nationals to register in the State. In order to register they must produce a valid passport or other...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide the statistics sought by the Deputy directly to him.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 696 and 697 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Naas Garda Station on 31 December 1997 and 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table hereunder. The Deputy should note that the breakdown by rank and the number of community Gardai in Naas on 31st December 1997...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí from the Bridewell Garda sub-District. I am further informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of the Bridewell Garda Station on 31 December 2008, the latest date for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The funding that is committed to the Equality Authority in 2009 is as it stands in the 2009 Estimates for Public Services published on 14 October 2008. As the Deputy may be aware, the Authority is already providing services from Roscrea under the first phase of its decentralisation programme which is ongoing. I am glad to report that two recent vacancies on the Board of the Authority have...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 700 to 703, inclusive, together. There are four civil servants (all Clerical Officers) in the Constituency Office based in the Department. The salary range of three of these staff is €24,397 – 39,558 (PPC rate); that of the other is €24,255 – €38,397 (non-PPC rate). There are three civil servants (one Executive Officer and two Clerical Officers) in...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jan 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 21 June 2002. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by 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 14 April 2003, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 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 July 2006. Officials in that Section inform me that the application is at an advanced stage of processing and the file will be forwarded to my Office for a decision in due course.