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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 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 August, 2006. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received in June 2006. It is expected that further processing of this application will commence in December 2008.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda district throughout the country for the past five years, and of the specialist units for the last three years, is as set out in the tables. Year Strength 31/12/03 Strength 31/12/04 Strength 31/12/05 Strength 31/12/06 Strength 31/12/07 D.M.R.South...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Discussions between my Department and the bodies representing retailers in the mixed trading sector on the Code of Practice are at an advanced stage and I intend to make an announcement on this matter in the near future.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the provisions of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 apply to all personal data which are held in the form of automated data and to manual data held in relevant filing systems. In this context, 'relevant filing system' means any set of information relating to individuals to the extent that, although the information is not processed by automated means, the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned was invited on 16 July 2008 to submit updated representations under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999. A response in this regard has been received in my Department and is being considered by the relevant officials. The person was requested by letter of 8 October 2008 to submit original documents. When the requested documents have been received a decision will be...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of Thursday, 25 September 2008, in the matter. The position in the State of the two persons concerned, a husband and wife, is as set out in that Reply.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 18 February 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 16 January 2006, that the...

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

Dermot Ahern: A C Visit Visa is granted for visits of less than 90 days. As a consequence it is not the general policy to extend permission to remain to persons who are admitted initially for a period of 90 days or less on a C Visit Visa, save in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances. I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have no record of an application for...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: In answering the Deputy's Question I would first like to say that I do not think any of us will ever forget the horrific events perpetrated in Omagh, and in Dublin and Monaghan, or the pain that is still being felt as a result. The Deputy will be aware that I and my officials have regular contacts with our British counterparts to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest in the area...

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

Dermot Ahern: This applicant applied for asylum on 14th September, 2004. Her application was refused and a Deportation Order was made on 6 September, 2005. The applicant instituted Judicial Review proceedings on 18 October, 2005 challenging the Deportation Order made in respect of her on 6 September, 2005. These proceedings were settled on the 17 December 2007 and her Deportation Order made in respect of...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I can confirm that correspondence has been received from the person to whom the Deputy refers and that the letter in question forms part of that correspondence. I can also confirm that all of the correspondence was returned to the complainant at his own request. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is the statutory body charged with the independent oversight of policing in this...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Barr Tribunal was established in July 2002 to inquire into the facts and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of John Carthy at Abbeylara, County Longford on 20 April 2000. The Tribunal reported in July 2006, thereby completing its work. To date the cost of the Tribunal to the Exchequer totals €20,074,004.96.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Smithwick Tribunal was established in May 2005. The Tribunal is in an investigative phase at present and, although it is not possible to indicate a completion date, I have no doubt that the Tribunal is fully cognisant of the need to fulfil its mandate as expeditiously as possible. The cost of the Tribunal (to end-August 2008) is €4,339,475.03.

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The resolution providing for the establishment of the Morris Tribunal was passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas on 28 March 2002 and the Instrument establishing it was signed by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 24 April 2002. Its two final reports were laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 7 October 2008. The Tribunal is currently in the process of dealing with...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 30th September 2008 where the information sought by him in respect of the years 2005 to 2007 is set out. No bonus payments have been made in respect of 2008.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Private Security Authority was established by the Private Security Services Act 2004 as an independent statutory authority under the aegis of my Department, and is charged with regulating and licensing the private security industry. The membership of the PSA Board is set down in the legislation and allows for representation from a number of different areas. The term of the Board has now...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The new prison development at Thornton Hall, County Dublin is designed to accommodate 1,400 prisoners, based on single cell occupancy over a range of accommodation facilities all enclosed inside a secure perimeter wall. The design has the capacity, for operational flexibility reasons, to accommodate up to 2,200 prisoners in multiple occupancy which is reflected in the design of the cell...

Written Answers — Refugee Legal Services: Refugee Legal Services (29 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Refugee Legal Service (RLS) is a specialised office established by the Legal Aid Board to provide confidential and independent legal services to persons applying for asylum in Ireland. Legal aid and advice is provided in relation to: Information on completion of the initial Asylum questionnaire which is required to be lodged with the Office of Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC)....

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

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy is aware the processing of asylum applications is done within the framework of the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended) under which every asylum applicant is guaranteed an investigation and determination of his or her claim at first instance by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC). I presume the Deputy is referring in his question to the language analysis...

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

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) that the questionnaire referred to by the Deputy comprises of 13 pages containing some 48 questions relating to the applicant's personal details and the basic reasons for the making of a claim for asylum. In the circumstances it is not practicable to list out the full contents of the questionnaire in this reply. In...