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Written Answers — Price Increases: Price Increases (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. The Deputy should note that in some cases the fees payable have not been revised for a number of years and in other cases the periods in respect of which the fees apply have been extended. Service Previous Fee New Fee Date Effective € € Firearms Dealer Registration Category A (Arms and Ammunition) 75.00 340*...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The policy regarding non-EEA religious or volunteer workers who wish to enter the State and work in that capacity is as follows. If the person concerned is a visa required national he/she would have to set out full details in a visa application of their reason for seeking to come to Ireland. The visa, if granted, is pre-clearance to the person concerned to arrive at an approved port of entry...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision was made in relation to the immigration status of the person referred to by the Deputy and he was informed of that decision in writing on the 28th October 2008.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following an investigation of the criminal matter referred to by the Deputy, a person was arrested and charged with assault and a conviction recorded. The court also ordered compensation to be paid, and I understand this was done. As the Deputy is aware, the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides for a shortened period before a person who is married to an Irish citizen can apply for naturalisation. The residency condition for standard applications specifies that the applicant has, immediately before the date of the application, a period of one year's continuous residence and has, during the eight years immediately...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the relevant application for family reunification is in the final stages of processing and that a decision will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Oct 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 July 2005. Having considered the application of the person in question, I decided to defer making a final decision in this case until September 2009. The person concerned was notified of this in a letter dated 28 October 2008....

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I understand from the Garda Inspectorate that the fieldwork phase of this study is almost completed. So far, it has involved a review of relevant Garda policy, practice and procedures as well as contacts with the US National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Interpol, and French, Belgian and UK police forces. Further meetings are planned with the PSNI and An Garda Síochána. The...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The comprehensive training programme for Garda Reserve trainees consists of more than 120 hours of initial training, which is in accordance with the best international standards. The programme consists of five phases. Phase 1 is a two-day induction course to give Reserve members an appreciation of the Garda organisation and its culture. Phase 2 consists of 56 hours of training at evenings...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The ratio of population to Garda strength in each Garda District in 2002 is stated in the table that follows this reply, which is based on the population figures from the 2002 census. As there are no available population figures, it is not possible to give the ratio of population to Garda strength comparisons for 2003, 2004 or 2005. I have listed the Garda strength for each of the districts...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of gardaí who have left the force since the end of 2003, up to 30 September 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as follows. 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Compulsory retirement 87 89 99 66 7 12 Voluntary Retirement 252 323 284 238 177 166 Resignations 27 21 32 48 62 29 Medical Discharges 38 34 37 30...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Parenting support programmes are just one aspect of tackling youth crime. In the youth justice area, these programmes are generally delivered under the remit of Young Persons Probation. However, I should point out that parenting support programmes also operate under the aegis of my colleagues, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and the Minister of State with responsibility for...

Written Answers — Community Service: Community Service (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Probation Service of my Department has responsibility for the supervision and management of Community Service Orders in accordance with the Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act 1983. As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply of 22 October last, the Community Service Scheme is the subject of a Value for Money and Policy Review by an Independent Evaluator. I can inform the Deputy that...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The information required by the Deputy is not immediately available. I have requested it from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As I am sure the Deputy will appreciate and as I advised in my reply to Question No. 161 of 22 October, the provisions in question, which are contained in section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, have only been in effect since 18 May 2007. Therefore, the issue of establishing a formal review mechanism will be addressed at an appropriate stage when conclusions on the impact of the...

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I will respond to what the Deputy stated and to what I understand Deputy Rabbitte stated earlier. I apologise for not being here but I had another appointment. I do not in any way regret what I stated last week and as I said at the time, it would have been a dereliction of duty if I did not refer to a substantial part of the report on how this interacts with whistleblowing issues. I said...

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can criticise and make the point with regard to the Morris tribunal.

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I challenge Deputy Flanagan to examine the conclusions of Mr. Justice Flood in his report on the issue. He clearly and totally vindicated any involvement I had with regard to any inquiry I made. I acknowledge this is amending legislation. It is intended primarily to comply with international commitments. It is peripheral to many of the matters which the Deputies raised. Its main purpose...

Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (30 Oct 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.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 28 October 2008. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 28 October 2008 for a number of reasons: 1. There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application in that the application form had not been fully completed; 2. The evidence of finances shown was deemed insufficient; 3. The...