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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Government recently approved my proposals for new legislation to deal with the outcome of the High Court judgment which found that section 3 of the Vagrancy (Ireland) Act 1847 was unconstitutional. That was the section under which prosecutions for begging were brought. The new legislation is being drafted. I expect it will be published in 2009....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the question was received in the citizenship section of my Department in November 2008. On examination of the application submitted, it was determined that the statutory declaration was not completed correctly and the application in its entirety was returned to the person concerned for further attention on 13...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all fixed and mobile speed cameras operated by the Garda Síochána can be used in wet and inclement weather. When visibility is poor, as in severe rainfall, heavy fog or snow, the operating range may be reduced. I am also informed that when a handheld speed detection device is being used offending motorists must be stopped by the detecting Garda...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that, as part of budget 2009, the following measures were agreed for my Department under the heading of rationalisation of State Agencies. The Equality Authority and the Human Rights Commission will fully integrate their facilities, back office and administrative services and access for citizens. The National Crime Council will be abolished. The Censorship of...

Written Answers — Victims of Crime: Victims of Crime (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As I already advised in response to Parliamentary Question No. 866 put down by Deputy Shatter in June 2008 it is Garda Síochána policy to provide the best service possible to victims of crime. The Garda Síochána make victims of crime aware of the National Crime Victims Helpline and the support services available nationally and specific to their location. In Kerry this would include The...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that this is a complex issue which involves a number of Government Departments. The Government is determined that its Strategy for Multi-Unit Developments will be effective and comprehensive. To that end, work on the preparation of legislative proposals to respond to the Law Reform Commission's recommendations concerning multi-unit developments and the regulation and...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that the recommendations in the Consumer Strategy Group Report which are directed specifically to my Department concern the sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and consumer legislation and enforcement, particularly in relation to the small claims procedure in the District Court. As regards the sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, I am pleased to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that following the incident which occurred at the station on 10 October last, the Gardaí allocated to Blarney are temporarily operating from the Garda District Headquarter at Gurranabraher which is a distance of approximately 8 kms. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that they are liaising with the Office of Public Works regarding refurbishment...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. In this regard, RIA is currently providing accommodation to almost 6,900 asylum seekers in 60 centres located across 22 counties. The cost to the State for the provision of such accommodation in the last...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 20 January 2004. As part of the process of having his asylum claims investigated, the person concerned was invited to attend for interview at the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner on 15 September 2004. The person concerned did not attend for interview on this date, nor did he furnish an explanation for his failure to attend....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy is aware from PQ No. 160 of 25 September 2008 and my subsequent letter dated 29/9/08 that the person concerned is the subject of an investigation into immigration issues. Accordingly, he is required to renew his GNIB Card on a monthly basis for operational reasons. It is not intended to review this arrangement until the GNIB enquiries are completed and considered. However, if this...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 240 on Thursday 24 April 2008. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that Reply. The person concerned has continued to meet her presentation requirements with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). She is due to present again on Thursday 27 November 2008. The enforcement of the Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Replies given to his previous Parliamentary Questions No. 536 of Wednesday 31 October 2007 and No. 126 on Thursday 20 November 2008. Since those dates correspondence from the person concerned requesting the exercise of my discretion to grant leave to remain in the State has been considered. In view of the existing Deportation Order in respect of the person concerned,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 15 July 2003. His application was refused following consideration of his 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 18 August 2005, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 4 July 2003. His application was refused following consideration of his 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 16 November 2007, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 31 December, 2004, this application was refused by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, and that decision was affirmed by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person in question subsequently applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1 January,...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a review of the investigation file into the incident referred to by the Deputy is ongoing.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 341 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station throughout the country on 31 December 2002 to 2007 and on 31 October 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available was as set out in the following table. It should be noted that these figures only include members allocated to...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (25 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme offers pre-development (Stage 1) grants of up to €5,000 to enable qualifying applicants to investigate the need for CCTV in their area and to complete a detailed proposal, and development (Stage 2) grants of up to €100,000 from my Department for the establishment of a CCTV scheme. In addition, the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs...