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Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: At 17th November 2008, there were 36 attested Reserve Gardaí attached to the following stations in Cork City and County: Number Anglesea Street 11 Bandon 1 Clonakilty 1 Fermoy 2 Gurranbraher 6 Macroom 1 Mayfield 3 Midleton 4 Togher 4 Watercourse Road 3 Total 36 There are currently 7 Garda Reserve trainees in Cork City and County and it is anticipated that they will be allocated...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Where the person referred to by the Deputy is outside the State, a 'D' type "Join Spouse" visa application can be made. Comprehensive details when making such a visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service — www.inis.gov.ie

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that following an arson attack on the station on 12 October last, the Gardaí allocated to Carna are temporarily operating from Clifden Garda Station. Since the attack Garda activity in the area has been increased with additional patrols being carried out. In addition to the regular policing services provided, the area is patrolled by Galway Traffic...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Replies to Parliamentary Questions No. 287 on 18 November and 362 and 363 of 21 October last which set out the overall approach to the implementation of the National Digital Radio Service and specifically for the Limerick Division. There are a wide range of factors that determine the roll-out plans for the national infrastructure and there is regular communication...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question was granted permission to remain in the State on Stamp 4 conditions on 7 November 2008. This permission is valid until 23 October 2009.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision has been reached in relation to the application for family reunification and the person in question has been informed of same.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 536 on Wednesday 31 October 2007. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that Reply. The person concerned has continued to meet his presentation requirements with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). He is due to present again on Tuesday 2 December 2008. The enforcement of the Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 7 January 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 June 2006, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 31 December 2001. Two minor children of the person concerned were included in her application. 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...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The immigration case histories and up to date positions of the three persons concerned, a husband, wife and child, are almost identical. Accordingly, for the purposes of the Deputy's Question, I will deal with the three cases as one. The persons concerned applied for asylum on 2 February 2007. Their applications were refused following consideration of their cases by the Office of the Refugee...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned has been granted Leave to Remain in the State for a three year period, to 28 August 2011. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by registered letter dated 28 August 2008, a copy of which was sent to her legal representative on the same date. This decision also applied to the two minor children of the person concerned. This letter was subsequently...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 853 of Tuesday, 17 June 2008, and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned arrived in the State on 10 September 2003 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. Subsequently, in...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 21 September 2006. 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 26 August 2008, that the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that both persons in question were granted permission to remain in the State, in May 2002, under the arrangements then in place for the non-EEA parents of Irish citizen children. I am informed that the permission granted is currently valid until 17 January, 2009, in both cases.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 8 May 2003. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned appealed this determination to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Judicial Review Proceedings were instituted by the person concerned challenging the determination of the Office of the Refugee...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Drug Courts: Drug Courts (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Drug Treatment Court, which originally operated on a pilot basis in the North inner city of Dublin, has been placed on a permanent footing and extended to the Dublin 7 area. The Court uses a multi-disciplinary approach and involves a range of Government Departments and agencies charged with dealing with various aspects of the problem of drug misuse. The Court operates with the...

Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate and for the observations they made. As I said earlier, this Bill is somewhat technical in nature. Members on all sides see the economic potential for this Bill and that is correct. As Deputies will be aware, arbitration is concerned with the resolution of disputes outside the ordinary court system. The use of alternative dispute...

Arbitration Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: We will make sure we will not.