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Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that the Garda Authorities are working closely with the Eucharistic Congress organisers in relation to the provision of the policing services that will be required for the relevant events. I can also inform the Deputy that in late 2011 officials of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) met with organisers of the Congress to provide information on...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 378 and 409 together. The specific details and application procedures for both programmes, including application forms, supporting documentation and other requirements of the programmes are currently being drafted and will made available at the formal launch later this month. I would expect applications to be accepted for these programmes soon after the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Long Term Residency is granted on the basis that a non-EEA national has completed five years legal residency in the State on work permit / work authorisation / working visa conditions. Residency is calculated from the corresponding Stamp 1 or Stamp 4 endorsements in an applicant's passport and not by the dates of commencement and expiry of each work permit. Periods of time where a person has...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Government's five-year Programme for National Recovery contains a commitment to - "... introduce comprehensive reforms of the immigration, residency and asylum systems, which will include a statutory appeals system and set out rights and obligations in a transparent way." These commitments are being implemented by the Government through further development of the Immigration, Residence...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that following on from the Undocumented Scheme of 2009, persons in employment who have become undocumented in the State through no fault of their own may apply to the Immigration Service of my Department (INIS) to have their cases considered for a temporary permission which allows them to apply for a work permit to work...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service is currently processing over 16,000 applications for naturalisation. One year ago there was a backlog of approximately 22,000 applications awaiting decision. Since then, as a result of the measures I initiated to deal with the backlog, over 16,000 applications were dealt with in 2011; more than double the number...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that there is no date set yet on when Harcourt Terrace Station will close in 2012 and therefore, no final decision has been taken on where personnel will be redeployed. Harcourt Terrace is in the Pearse Street District and the Garda strength of that District, as of the 31 January 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that Mr. Paul Coffey SC was appointed to carry out an independent examination of the case made by the Stardust Victims Committee for a renewed inquiry into the Stardust fire. His report was published in January, 2009 and concluded that to establish a new inquiry in the absence of any identified evidence as to the cause of the fire would be of no obvious or any...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. At Divisional level the efficient deployment of Garda vehicles is a matter for the Divisional Officer in the light of operational requirements. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a vehicle has recently been allocated to the Garda sub-district referred to by the Deputy. Additionally, I...

Written Answers — Garda Accommodation: Garda Accommodation (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in respect of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that certain tasks, including archaeology works, have been...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am happy to inform the House that the level of co-operation between the Garda Síochána and the PSNI has never been higher. The two forces co-operate seamlessly, across the range of policing activities. Operational policing co-operation is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and the PSNI Chief Constable and their respective forces. Both police chiefs have emphasised the close...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of the person concerned and her daughter's asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned and her daughter were notified, by letter dated 15 April, 2010 that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of them. They were given the options, to be exercised...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that applications for a certificate of naturalisation were received from the persons referred to by the Deputy in October, 2009. The applications are currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised that an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in December, 2010 and I decided, in my absolute discretion, to refuse the application. The person concerned was informed of this and the reasons for it in a letter issued on 20th...

Written Answers — Family Law: Family Law (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 391 and 394 together. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to reform and modernise aspects of family law. In this context, the detailed recommendations in the Law Reform Commission's Report on the Legal Aspects of Family Relationships on guardianship rights (parental responsibility) for unmarried fathers, civil partners and step-parents are...

Written Answers — Citizens' Rights: Citizens' Rights (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: If the Deputy could provide more detail in relation to this case, I would be happy to examine the matter further.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that applications of this type are currently taking 7 - 9 months to process. The processing time for dealing with such applications can vary depending on the particular circumstances of each individual case and the nature of the investigation required. This processing time is considered a reasonable period in which to...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: The issuing of fixed charge notices for relevant offences is a matter for An Garda Síochána. In relation to the process the Gardaí operate for dealing with foreign registered vehicles, I am informed that where the driver of a non-Irish registered vehicle is intercepted by a member of An Garda Síochána for a speeding offence, the name and address details are obtained and a fixed charge...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that on 17 October, 2011, documentation submitted by the person referred to by the Deputy, including an application form for a certificate of naturalisation and a cheque for €950 was returned to him by registered post as he had used an old version of the application form that was valid prior...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Mar 2012)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in June, 2008. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and...