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Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: 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. A final decision on each application is made following...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of Tallaght Garda Station on 30 September 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 187. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, personnel strengths of individual stations may fluctuate due, for example, to promotions, retirements and transfers etc....

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am aware of a recent newspaper headline indicating that Gardaí have just two cars for all of Tallaght. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of official Garda vehicles allocated to Tallaght Garda Station is in fact 26, made up of 13 marked and 13 unmarked vehicles. Accordingly, I am happy to set the record straight on this matter.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. A recently completed feasibility report...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 830 of 24 September 2008. This position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department have written to the person concerned on 6 October 2008 requesting further documentation. Further processing of the application will commence on receipt of the documentation requested.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1019 of Wednesday, 24 September 2008 and 203 of Thursday, 28 February 2008 and the written Replies to those Questions. The person concerned arrived in the State on 29 April 2003 and applied for asylum on 12 June 2003. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and,...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The first named person concerned has been granted Leave to Remain in the State for the period to 17 September 2010. This decision was conveyed in writing to the first named person concerned by letter dated 17 September 2007. This communication advised the first named person concerned of the conditions attaching to this permission and the registration process involved which is to present...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 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 2008. Officials in that Section inform me that the application form submitted by the person in question was not fully completed and was returned to her on 23 July, 2008. An amended application form was received in my...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they contacted the person referred to by the Deputy in writing on the 26th September 2008 and again on the 21st October 2008 in relation to her immigration status. Further documentation has been requested from the person concerned on both occasions and the Immigration Division is awaiting receipt of such in order to...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 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 — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 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 — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 10 March 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. The person concerned initiated Judicial Review Proceedings in the High Court, challenging the decision of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The High Court refused the...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the Reply given to his Parliamentary Question No. 240 on Thursday 24 April 2008. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that Reply. The person concerned has continued to meet her presentation requirements with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). She is due to present again on Thursday 23 October 2008. The enforcement of the Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 23 December 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 9 November 2006, that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 12 December 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 20 November 2006, that the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person concerned was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in March 2004 and I decided to refuse the application. The reason for my decision was disclosed to the applicant via his Legal Representative in a letter dated 15 October 2008. It is open to the person in question to lodge a new application if and when he is...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: On 24 April, 2008, the person concerned was invited to make representations under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as to why he should not be deported from the State. Representations in this regard, which were made on the person's behalf, have been received in my Department. I am informed that the person in question has come to the adverse attention of An Garda Síochána, and has...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The person referred to in the details supplied made an application for asylum on 5 January 2004. Since then to date the person in question has been provided with accommodation by the Reception and Integration Agency. This person is currently...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (23 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Immigration Operations Section of my Department has informed me that there is no record of a current travel document application on behalf of the person in question. As the person in question is an Angolan National it is advised that he contact the Embassy of Angola, 22 Dorset Street, London W1U 6QY, England with a view to obtaining his own National passport.