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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements announced on 15 January 2005 for non national parents of Irish children born prior to 1 January 2005. It is a requirement of this scheme that each applicant is resident in the State with their Irish-born child on a continuous basis since that child's birth and that evidence of such residence is...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently two Community Gardaí allocated to patrol the area which includes the Blessington Basin. They frequent and visit the Basin on a daily basis while on patrol and any incidents or complaints are dealt with immediately. In the year to date there have been no reported complaints or incidents in the Basin. Gardaí, while on patrol, are...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are two Ministers of State attached to my Department. Minister of State Frank Fahey was appointed by the Government on 29 September, 2004 with responsibility for equality matters, particularly disability. A New National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010, was announced by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D. on 7 December last, in Budget 2006. Also announced was a...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 325 of Tuesday, 9 May, 2006 and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that no new offences were created by the introduction of the Child Trafficking and Pornography (Amendment) Act, 2004. Therefore, no prosecutions have been taken or convictions recorded for offences under the Act.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in touch with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that no new offences were created by the introduction of the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2002. Therefore, no prosecutions have been taken or convictions recorded for offences under the Act.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2003 from the person referred to by the Deputy. This application was examined in February 2005 and it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended. A letter...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements announced on 15 January 2005 for non national parents of Irish children born prior to 1 January 2005. It is a requirement of this scheme that each applicant is of goodcharacter. The person concerned has been convicted of a number of criminal offences and has not satisfied the criteria to be...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Office of Public Works is actively pursuing the acquisition of a site for the permanent Land Registry building in Roscommon and they hope to be in a position to finalise this matter shortly. The indicative date for the completion of the building is mid-2009. This will then facilitate the full implementation of the Land Registry's decentralisation programme for Roscommon.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in Ireland on the basis of having an Irish-born child prior to 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. It is a requirement under the revised arrangements that each applicant is resident in the State with their child on a continuous basis since the child's birth and that evidence of...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 12 November, 2004 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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, she was informed by letter dated 4 May, 2006, that the...

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Reply to Dáil Question No. 148 of 27 April 2006. My position in relation to the person concerned, legally and operationally, is as set out therein. The person concerned continues to be classified as having evaded his transfer to France, pursuant to the provisions of the Dublin II Regulation. Consequently, he is liable to arrest and detention. Given that the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question made an application for family reunification in respect of family members in December 2003. A decision has recently been made on this application and the person in question has been informed of same.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (18 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 1 February, 2002 and applied for asylum on 31 March, 2004. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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, she was informed by letter dated 6...