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Written Answers — Garda Investigation: Garda Investigation (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have sought a report from the Garda authorities on this matter and will communicate with the Deputy upon receipt of this.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Morris Tribunal of Inquiry was established by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in March 2002 to inquire into allegations arising from a unique set of circumstances surrounding the activities of some members of An Garda Síochána in Donegal. Mr. Justice Morris and his team in producing eight comprehensive and conclusive reports have performed a huge service for An Garda...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Replies to his previous Parliamentary Questions concerning the person concerned. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy will be contacted shortly by the Family Reunification Unit in relation to the application which was refused in July 2006.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the person in question was invited, by letter dated 2 April, 2008, to make written representations, under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as to why he should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State. Representations in this regard have been received in my Department and are being assessed by the relevant officials. The person concerned, and his...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 845 of Wednesday, 24 September 2008, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my answers to his previous Parliamentary Questions. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy made an application for Family Reunification in January 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 13 March 2006. 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 20 June 2008, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum in the State on 16 April 2003. 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 14 November 2005, that...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 2 June 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 24 April 2006, that the Minister...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the application by the person concerned for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights was reviewed under the provisions of Directive 2004/38/EC and in light of the European Court of Justice ruling in "Metock" of 25 July 2008. Following this review a decision recently issued in writing to the person concerned.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the detailed Reply I gave to his Parliamentary Question, No. 382 of Tuesday, 30 September 2008, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned, and his wife, have both been granted permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for the non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1 January, 2005, known as the IBC/05 Scheme. The permission granted to the person concerned is valid until 8 December, 2010 and his wife's is valid until 30 June, 2010. The permission to remain granted only...

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151, 156, 164 and 168 together. It is clear that organised crime is a form of criminal activity that no country can tackle on its own. To meet the challenges involved, I am informed by the Garda authorities that close links have very successfully been built up with other police services within the European Union. This is a process which has been facilitated...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 901 of Wednesday, 24 September 2008, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 20 December 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 20 February 2008, that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 8 September 2005. 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 17 August 2006, that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (13 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the deputy to the reply to his Parliamentary Question No. 177 in respect of the person concerned also for answer today.

Written Answers — Bail Law: Bail Law (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 162 together. I refer the Deputy to my answer to Questions Nos. 42 and 57 of today's date.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2005. I understand that the file is being forwarded to my Office for a decision shortly. The person concerned will be informed of that decision in due course.