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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was granted permission to remain for a period of five years on 12 January, 2010 on the basis of being the spouse of an EU citizen, who was residing in the State and was exercising her EU Treaty Rights. The grounds under which she was granted permission to remain in the State no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned entered the State on 3 June, 2000 and was last granted permission to remain until 23 July, 2010. The person concerned remained in the State since that date without the permission of the Minister. Consequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 10 November, 2010, that the Minister proposed to make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: There is currently no application pending in my Department for residency or naturalisation in the case of the person whose details were supplied. If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned the Deputy will of course be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending. Applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 21 May, 2010 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The first and second named persons concerned entered the State on different dates and lodged separate asylum applications. Their child was born in the State in 2009 and lodged a separate asylum claim. Their asylum applications were all considered individually by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom concluded that the persons...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 10 July 2009, following a comprehensive and thorough examination of her asylum claim and her application for subsidiary protection, and a detailed examination of the representations she submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). The child of the person concerned is an Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy was approved as the subject of a Family Reunification application in May 2004. The person referred to by the Deputy was informed of this by letter on 4th May 2004. It is not possible to comment further without knowing the details of the case. Accordingly, the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person in question arrived in the State on 16th April, 2005 and was registered as a student from 9th July 2005 to 29th August 2012. The person referred to by the Deputy has not made any application to INIS to upgrade his status to stamp 4. It appears that the person has exceeded the maximum 3 year period that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces Pension Schemes, the minimum service required for an immediate pension in the case of NCOs and Privates is 21 years, regardless of age. The 21-year pension consists of the following elements, all of which are payable for the person’s lifetime: (a) basic flat-rate pension that varies according to rank; plus (b) an addition in respect of military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The provision of assistance to a family of a deceased member of the Defence Forces to help meet bereavement costs is provided for in Defence Forces Regulations A10 (New Series) Ceremonials and Funerals. In the case of the death of a serving member of the Defence Forces it is normal practice for a Liaison Officer to be appointed to liaise with relatives of the deceased member. Paragraph 10 of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that there are a total of 27 aircraft operating from Baldonnel, of this total 3 aircraft are operated for Garda Síochána related activities (namely two EC 135 Helicopters and 1 Fixed wing craft). The remaining 24 aircraft are available to the Air Corps. The types of the aircraft are as follows: TYPE OF AIR CORPS AIRCRAFT IN OPERATIONAL SERVICE Helicopters (8) No....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that the equipment, aircraft and technology available to the Air Corps are of a high standard and are maintained by the Air Corps in accordance with best aviation practice. As the Deputy is aware, a very significant level of investment in new equipment for the Air Corps has taken place. The comprehensive investment programme included the delivery of the Pilatus training...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: A strategy for the replacement of Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessels is currently in train. A contract was signed in October, 2010 with Babcock Marine in the United Kingdom for the provision of two new offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV’s). The acquisition of these modern new vessels, combined with a continuous process of refurbishment and repair on the other vessels in the fleet, will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: There has been over 21% savings in Defence Vote 36 over the last five years as can be seen from the table below. Vote 36 Defence Gross Outturn 2008 - 2012 (E) 2008 €m 2009 €m 2010 €m 2011 €m 2012 €m (estimated) 879.836 804.301 743.88 703.44 688.445

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: Since 1998 fourteen barracks surplus to military requirements have been closed. To-date eight of these barracks have been disposed of. In relation to the remaining barracks agreement has been reached for the sale of two, Lifford and Rockhill, to Donegal County Council and discussions are ongoing in relation to the possible sale of a portion of Clonmel Barracks. Discussions in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Strength (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Air Corps as at 31 August 2012, the latest date for which figures are available, was 753. In the five year period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011 the overall strength of the Air Corps reduced from 845 to 791. This represents a 6.4% decrease over the period. The latest monthly strength figures (31 August 2012) show...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Strength (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Naval Service as at 31 August 2012, the latest date for which figures are available, was 933. In the five year period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011 the overall strength of the Naval Service reduced from 1077 to 997. This represents a 7.6% decrease over the period. The latest monthly strength figures (31 August...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Funding (20 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Naval Service conducts routine maritime surveillance patrols throughout Ireland’s maritime jurisdiction. The primary day-to-day tasking of the Naval Service is to provide a fishery protection service in accordance with the State’s fishery protection legislation and its obligations as a member of the European Union. In its fishery protection role the Naval Service is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Director General that the recently published the Irish Prison Service 3 year Strategic Plan contains a commitment to develop a number of specific strategies for certain categories of prisoners including women offenders. Work is in progress to develop a strategic action plan targeted at meeting the specific needs of female offenders. The two agencies involved, the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (19 Sep 2012)

Alan Shatter: The examination referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. Since the response to the Deputy of 20 June, the Minister was informed that further potential lines of enquiry have been identified on foot of information brought to the attention of the Garda authorities and that these are now being progressed to a conclusion. As the Minister has indicated previously, upon receipt of a final report from...