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World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is change you can believe in.

Written Answers — Maternity Leave: Maternity Leave (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004 provide protection for all pregnant employees and employees who have recently given birth. They do this in a number of ways including the provision of maternity leave, both paid and unpaid, and the right to return to work. They also allow a pregnant employee time off from work without loss of pay for the purpose of receiving ante-natal or...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that I share his concern at patterns of drinking in this country and that is the reason why I set up the Government Alcohol Advisory Group at the beginning of this year. One of the Group's functions is to look at the issue of under-age consumption and they are to report to me by the end of this month. Following on from this report, I intend to bring forward...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 552 of 12 February 2008. I have nothing to add to that reply.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 301 together. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Division on 31 January, 2008 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) was as set out in the table hereunder: Division Strength DMR Northern 757 DMR South Central 769 DMR West 754 DMR South 619 DMR North Central 694 DMR Eastern...

Written Answers — Funeral Costs: Funeral Costs (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted provides that a person who suffers injury as a result of a crime of violence, or the dependants of a person who is fatally injured as a result of a crime of violence, may receive compensation. The Scheme applies to criminal injuries inflicted within the State, irrespective of the nationality or...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in Clontarf Garda Sub-district and is patrolled by foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station. I am further informed that local Garda management is aware of anti-social activities in the area concerned. Local Garda Management will continue to work closely with the service provider and Dublin City Council concerning...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The detailed allocation of resources, including accommodation, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements. There is a significant ongoing programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda stations and other Garda accommodation around the country, including in County Clare. The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed...

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy is currently being researched. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 1144 of 30 January 2008. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the individual referred to by the Deputy entered the State on the 27th October 2001 and was granted permission to remain under work permit conditions until the 25th September 2002. He failed to renew his permission to remain after that date until the 23rd January 2008 when he again applied to his local immigration office...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the person in question was granted long term residency by letter dated 26th February 2008, addressed to his legal representative. The person concerned should now attend at his local immigration office to have his passport endorsed with the appropriate permission to remain.

Written Answers — Theatre Licences: Theatre Licences (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The holder of a public music and singing licence, which is granted by the District Court, is entitled to apply to the Revenue Commissioners for a theatre licence. The holder of a theatre licence may sell alcohol to persons who have engaged or paid for seats for a performance in the theatre during the period beginning half an hour before the commencement of a performance and ending half an...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that in a letter dated 15th August 2005 the son of the person referred to by the Deputy requested that she be granted permission to remain in the State on a permanent basis. This letter was acknowledged on the 20th January 2006 and a form was enclosed requesting that he furnish the Immigration Division with further details, including...

Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The courts fully acknowledge that one has a right to defend oneself.

Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: One is not obliged to retreat within one's own home.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy is very gracious.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the context of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, there have been ongoing discussions between my Department and the Commission to make certain procedural and technical amendments in the Garda Síochána Act 2005. Indeed, I met with the Commission late last year and I indicated my broad approval for the preparation of the necessary...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Property Services Regulatory Authority Bill is currently being drafted and I intend to publish it as soon as possible this year. Because they provide property services, property management agents, together with auctioneers and estate agents, will be covered by the licensing system to be operated by the Property Services Regulatory Authority. The Authority is currently operating on a...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Consideration of the issue of heroin misuse in Ireland needs to take place in the global context within which such misuse takes place. The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime estimates that 90% of the heroin which is consumed in the European Union originates from Afghanistan. The sharp increase both in cultivation and production of illicit opium poppy in Afghanistan, which in 2007,...