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Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that an application by the person referred to by the Deputy for a public service vehicle licence has been received by An Garda Síochána and is currently being processed. The applicant is being kept appraised of progress.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have requested the information sought from the Garda Authorities. The Immigration Division will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 9 April 2008 and are currently being examined by a Visa Officer. I would expect decisions on these applications, well in advance of the proposed travel date.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Parliamentary Question No. 241 put down for answer on 24th April 2008 The person in question made a Family Reunification application in February 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have recently been in contact with the person referred to by the Deputy in relation to his immigration status. Further documentation has been requested from the person concerned in order to facilitate the Immigration Division in examining his case.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 on 12 April 2005. On examination of the application it was determined that the person concerned did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first named person arrived in the State on 3 July 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, by 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 May...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in December 2005. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 15 December 2006 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), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 16...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 should be granted. While it is not the practice to comment in detail on...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 26 September 2005 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his 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), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 17...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of Thursday 26 October 2006 and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned arrived in the State on 29 May 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, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question made a Family Reunification application in September 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. This application will be considered by my Department and a decision will...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the individuals referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2006. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the applications has commenced and the files will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the persons concerned when I...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Long term residency is an administrative scheme that was introduced in May 2004 and is focused on persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit / work authorisation / work visa conditions. Such persons may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The immigration case histories and up to date positions of the two persons concerned, a husband and wife, are almost identical. As a result, for the purposes of the Deputy's Question, I will deal with the two cases as one. Both of the persons concerned arrived in the State on 10 October 2005 and applied for asylum. Their respective asylum applications were refused following the individual...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 1 October 2002 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his 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), the person concerned was informed, by letter dated 30...