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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have asked the Garda Inspectorate to examine the allocation of Garda resources generally and report on how the allocation can be improved. The terms of reference for the Inspectorate's study include: an examination of the current resource allocation system for members of An Garda Síochána, including rostering and overtime, to see how well resources are made available to match demand for...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that following the success of this local initiative in Blanchardstown, the National Drugs Strategy Team is currently finalising proposals to begin a national roll out of this programme this year in conjunction with the fourteen local and ten regional drug task forces. The roll out of this initiative in Limerick will be considered in this context by the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Apr 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 in October 2005. On examination of the application it was determined that the person in question did not satisfy the residency requirement as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answers to Question No. 1044 of 26 September 2007, Question No. 1203 of 30 January 2008, and Question No. 209 of 21 February 2008. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question is the subject of a Family Reunification application which was refused in July 2006. Original documentation was requested in September 2007...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first named person concerned arrived in the State on 24 April 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), he was informed, by letter dated 3 February...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that a copy of the letter in question was re-issued to the person concerned on 15th April, 2008.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question was issued with a decision on his Family Reunification application in January 2003. The person in question has requested a review of his decision and the case is currently being re-examined and the person in question will be contacted in due course.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to replies given to Parliamentary Questions No. 237 of Thursday, 06 March 2008, No. 241 of Thursday, 31 January 2008, No. 193 of Thursday 8 November 2007, No. 956 of Wednesday 26 September 2007, No. 139 of Thursday 28 September 2006, No. 70 of Thursday 15 June 2006 and No. 248 of Thursday 16 February 2006. The person concerned arrived in the State on 26 February 2003 and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous reply to Parliamentary Question No. 966 put down for answer on 26th September 2007. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question was granted permission to remain in the State in September 2000 following a Family Reunification application. I understand that the person's permission to remain expired on 12 January 2004....

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 1206 of Wednesday, 30 January 2008. The first named person arrived in the State on 16 January, 2003 and applied for asylum. The 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...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 18 November 2005 and claimed asylum. The person concerned gave birth to her son on 27 December 2005 and her son was added to her asylum claim. Their application was refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned applied on 1st April 2005 for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1st January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 Scheme. This application was refused on 18th October, 2006 as the applicant did not meet the criteria of the scheme. On 9th April, 2008 the person concerned was...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 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 (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous answers to Parliamentary Questions No 1025 of 26 September 2007, No. 1196 of 30 January 2008, and No. 211 of 7 February 2008. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in March 2006. This application is under consideration by my Department and the applicant was contacted by...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 29 October 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), she was informed, by letter dated 31 August 2007, that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 981 of Wednesday 26 September 2007 and the written Reply to that Question. The person concerned arrived in the State on 17 April 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 (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 4 April 2002 and claimed asylum. His application was refused by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 31 December, 2003 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him and afforded him three options in accordance...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first person concerned has an ongoing asylum application and 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...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 6th March, 2008. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have sought a report on the matter from the relevant officials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). When I have received this report, I will then write to the Deputy directly.