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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by An Garda Síochána in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in this area. In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced a further intake of 200 recruits into the Garda College, Templemore. The intake will be in two batches, the first on 15 December and the second in early 2015. This will bring to 300 the number of recruits in the Garda College and is a measure of this Government's commitment to ensure that recruitment to An Garda Síochána continues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish National Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department to refer the Deputy to the reply to his previous Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 4 December, 2014 in which it was stated that the person concerned submitted an application for residence under the Free Movement provisions on 17/09/2014. This application is currently under examination and a decision will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned has not made an application to INIS and should be advised to do so, setting out details of her current circumstances in the State. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation Service (INIS) of my Department that following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim, Subsidiary Protection application and an examination under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), a Deportation Order was made in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. Further representations were received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person whose details were supplied was notified by INIS in September with regard to his status in the State. There is no record of an outstanding application in respect of this person.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State for an initial two year period, under the revised arrangements applicable to the non-EEA national parents of Irish born children born in the State before 1 January, 2005, more commonly known as the IBC/05 Scheme. This permission was renewed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I refer the Deputy to the relevant extract below of PQ No 78 of 20 November setting out the position which continues to pertain. As the persons referred to are now resident in the State as non-EEA Students, they are subject to the student immigration rules as set out under the "new immigration regime for full time non-EEA students" which was published in September 2010 and has been in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position in the case of the person concerned is as set out in my Reply to the Deputy's earlier Question, PQ No. 121 of Thursday, 23 October, 2014 - copied beneath. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), dated 3rd July,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has current permission to remain in the State until 29 March, 2015. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 29th March, 2012. It will be open to the person concerned to apply for the renewal of this permission one month before the current...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order so therefore has no right to residency/naturalisation in the State. The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and remain thereafter outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that in exceptional cases an application for Irish temporary travel document may be considered in respect of qualifying non Irish nationals who are resident in Ireland. In all such cases, INIS must be satisfied that there is no alternative open to the applicant before an Irish temporary travel document...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy has not made an application to INIS and should be advised to do so setting out details of his and his family's circumstances in the State. The person concerned arrived in the State on 20/04/2005 and was registered in accordance with the law on 17/05/2006 upon...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have his Deportation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy, who currently has permission to reside in the State until 28 February, 2015. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, one of the primary functions of the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Acts, is to direct and control An Garda Síochána. In this regard, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of all resources, including fully sworn members and Reserve Gardaí, among the Garda Regions, Divisions and Districts. Garda management...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no function in relation to the management of criminal investigations, which is a matter for the Garda authorities. However to be of assistance, I am having inquiries made regarding the case referred to, and will be in touch with him directly to clarify certain aspects of his query.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Apprenticeship Programmes (11 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am informed that my Department is not in a position to offer apprenticeships.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies Mergers (10 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 116 together. The merger of the Property Registration Authority, Valuation Office and Ordnance Survey Ireland has been mandated by the Government under the Agency Rationalisation Programme. A Project Board, comprising senior representatives of the three Departments concerned along with the Chief Executive Officers of the three Agencies, is overseeing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (10 Dec 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government acts in the best interests of Irish citizens whether they are at home or abroad. Cases are considered on their individual merits and that will continue to be the policy. Ireland has shown itself to be a country that is open to migration and it is quite clear that those who opt to abide by our rules benefit from doing so. For instance: - Since March 2011 over 78,000...