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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: For obvious security reasons, it is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to reveal the extent and level of Garda protection duties in respect of officeholders.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: For obvious security reasons, it is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to reveal the extent and level of Garda protection duties in respect of embassies.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 420 on Tuesday, 6 February 2006.

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my response to a question, reference number 4288/06, on 7 February, 2006.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The applicant in question applied for permission to remain in Ireland on the basis of being the parent of an Irish-born child, born before 1 January 2005, under the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005. His application is currently being reviewed and I will notify the Deputy when the outcome of the review is known.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: In view of the individual circumstances of this case, I have asked that the request for permission to remain be examined afresh. The immigration division of my Department will be in contact with the individual concerned in due course.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand the Land Registry has advised the Deputy of the current position regarding the application in question and that the key issue appears to be a matter for the Department of Agriculture and Food.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of gardaí appointed to the Traffic Corps in the past 12 months who are driving on chief superintendent's permission in each region as at 7 February, 2006 was as set out in the table hereunder: Region Number D.M.R 10 South Eastern 0 ...

Written Answers — Garda Personnel: Garda Personnel (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the number of gardaí who claimed back fees for third level courses over the last five years was as set out hereunder: Year Fees Refunded Academic Year Number 2005 2004/2005 136 2004 2003/2004 128 2003 2002/2003 176 2002 2001/2002 176 ...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I regret it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact again with the Deputy in relation to this matter when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: A declaration of acceptance of Irish citizenship as post-nuptial citizenship was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 19 November 2005 from the person referred to in the Deputy's question. The statutory provisions providing for the process of post-nuptial citizenship were repealed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2001. This change came into effect on 30 November...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: As recently announced by the Minister for Transport, an additional 31 fixed charge-penalty points offences will be introduced from April next. Most of the penalty point offences to be commenced are currently dealt with by means of summons to the courts. From April, only those offences where payment of the fine is not made will lead to court proceedings, thus reducing the number of court...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the citizenship section of my Department on 29 November 2005. The average processing time for such applications is 24 months at present. It is likely, therefore, that the case will be finalised in or around the end of 2007. I will be in touch with both the Deputy and the applicant when...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question. However, I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that there is no application currently pending on the folio concerned. I am further informed that if the Deputy supplies the Land Registry with additional information concerning the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have requested the Land Registry to contact him directly concerning the current position of the application in question.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I can inform the Deputy that, under the Government's decentralisation programme, there are no plans to relocate any of the sections or agencies under the aegis of my Department to County Kildare.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: It will not be possible to determine if the person referred to is eligible for naturalisation until a fully completed application form, accompanied by the necessary supporting documentation, is received. I understand that an application form has already been sent to the Deputy to enable the person concerned make such an application.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 28 February 2004 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 a letter dated 13 September 2005 that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person concerned arrived in the State on 23 August 2004 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 a letter dated 30 September 2005 that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. In the case of a non-national applicant who is the spouse of an Irish national, those conditions are that the applicant must be...