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Asylum Applications. (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is probably aware, leave to remain in the State is predominantly sought by non-European economic area nationals who do not have a separate legal basis for being here. In the great majority of cases, applications of this nature are lodged by persons who have claimed asylum and who have had their applications finally rejected. They are also made by persons who have otherwise...

Asylum Applications. (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I completely agree with the Deputy. That is why the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill is before the House. The only way to deal with this matter is to put in place a single procedure in respect of applications of this nature. That is why it is of great importance that the legislation should be enacted as soon as possible. It is regrettable that many persons are obliged to live in...

Asylum Applications. (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Some 49 staff members are involved in examining applications for permission to remain in the State and for subsidiary protection. I am not aware of any comments made by the Supreme Court in respect of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The debate on the legislation before the House will give us the opportunity to consider the tribunal, which will become the protection tribunal, and how it can be...

Garda Operations. (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, it is open to me to set policing priorities for the Garda Síochána. One of the priorities I have set for 2008 is to combat, particularly in co-operation with other agencies and the community generally, the problems of public disorder. I specified that there should be particular emphasis on alcohol related behaviour, including under age drinking, and...

Garda Operations. (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Commissioner visited Drimnagh and was satisfied that there was an adequate number of community gardaí on duty in that area. They represent 4.6% of the total strength of the force and the total number of personnel attached to community policing is 630. Those gardaí perform the duties as defined by Deputy Charles Flanagan, but, in a sense, every garda is a community garda, coming into...

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The latest available figures show that there are 630 members of the Garda Síochána assigned to community policing, compared to a total attested strength of 13,755. This represents 4.58% of the total strength of the force. As with any large organisation, these figures can fluctuate from day to day, for example, due to promotions, retirements and transfers. While this is the number of...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the surveying equipment referred to by the Deputy is not required to carry out the role of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector. PSV Inspectors are issued with a range of protective clothing and safety equipment in addition to mechanical equipment such as hydraulic jacks and a complete set of mechanics tools. The Garda authorities advise that...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as a result of an issue arising from the local authority by-laws in force at the location referred to, 1,793 motorists who paid on foot of fixed charge notices are due to have their money refunded. The awarding and removal of penalty points from driver records is a matter for my colleague the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 27 February 2003 and made an application for asylum. His asylum 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), the person concerned was informed,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Commissioner that the personnel strength of Blessington Garda station, as at 31 January 2008, is 16. For security and operational reasons, it is not Garda policy to disclose the number or percentage of personnel on duty in any specific area during any specific period of time. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation on any given day, personnel...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is in the Santry 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 a number of incidents of public disorder and drug related activity in the area concerned. Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by the District Detective...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory residency conditions are fulfilled. These conditions are that the applicant must have had a period of one year's continuous residency in the State immediately before the date of application...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the device referred to by the Deputy is used to deter people from congregating or loitering. Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 creates the offence of assault and refers to the application of force. The section specifies that "force" includes application of, inter alia, noise. I am informed by the Garda authorities that an instruction has issued...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to the details of my response to Question No. 22 of 13 December 2007 in relation to the sale and supply of alcohol to underage persons. Provisions in relation to the restrictions on the hours of sale of alcohol in retail premises are set out in sections 2 (as substituted by section 3 the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000 and amended by section 10 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act...

Written Answers — Court Staff: Court Staff (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Tipstaffs — more usually referred to as Ushers and Criers — are available to judges of the High Court and Supreme Court (Ushers) and judges of the Circuit Court (Criers). At present, there are 46 Ushers and 38 Criers. The expenditure in 2007 for Ushers and Criers was: € '000 Salaries, Wages & Allowances 2,725 Overtime 5 Travel & Subsistence 498 Total 3,228

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that the cases of some 1200 applicants whose IBC/05 applications were refused remain to be considered in the context of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. Following the decisions of the Supreme Court which upheld the IBC/05 Scheme, and the refusal of applications under the Scheme, Officials within my Department are currently examining these cases and the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 19 May 2004, accompanied by two of her children. The person concerned and her two children made an application for asylum the following day. Their asylum application was refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 1178 put down for answer on 30th January 2008. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there is no record of any application for Family Reunification for the person in question. A Family Reunification information leaflet detailing the application process for Family Reunification was issued to the legal representative of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that representations were received in January 2008 on behalf of the persons referred to in the Deputy's question requesting that they be given temporary permission to remain. I am also informed that both of the individuals concerned had work permits with permission to remain which expired in mid to late 2004. Applications for...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (28 Feb 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the Government policy of direct provision. The accommodation centre in question currently has 142 residents. The RIA's House Rules and Procedures, applicable to all centres, set out general obligations on both management and staff and provides for a complaints procedure to be used by...