Results 13,021-13,040 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Garda Promotions: Garda Promotions (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have requested the views of the Garda Commissioner on the issue raised by the Deputy and I will write to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer to my reply to Question 490 of 31 October 2007. The information requested by the Deputy is contained therein.

Written Answers — Refugee Resettlement Scheme: Refugee Resettlement Scheme (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the Government's scheme of resettlement refugees. In May 2005, the Government decided to increase Ireland's annual quota of resettlement refugees from 10 families (around 40 persons) to 200 persons. Decisions on nationalities and source countries are made following close consultation between the Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform, the...

Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 504 of 31 October 2007. I have nothing further to add to the details of that reply.

Written Answers — Legal Services Regulation: Legal Services Regulation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Question No. 504 of 31 October and Questions No. 431 and 442 of 6 November. I have nothing further to add to the details contained in those replies.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a visa for the applicant cannot issue until such time as the deportation order is revoked. This matter is currently under review and I understand that a recommendation will be made to me in the near future as to whether the deportation order is or is not to be revoked. I will inform the Deputy of my decision in this case in due...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The provisional headline crime figures for the third quarter of 2007 released by the Central Statistics Office show that there was no increase in headline crime in the twelve-month period to 30 September. This outcome is against a continuing steady rise in the population over the twelve months. With regard to the third quarter itself, there was an increase of 2.8% in headline crime in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Expenditure on travel and subsistence is €2.86 million for the period January to September 2007 compared with €2.04 million for the same period in 2006. The main reason for the increase is that the 2007 amount includes the expenses of the Probation Service for the full period whereas the corresponding figure for 2006 only included payments from the 1st July 2006. Prior to July 2006 the...

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The family concerned arrived in the State on 19 August 2003 and applied for asylum. They were refused refugee status by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The wife and son of the family concerned voluntarily returned to Croatia under the International Organisation for Migration Voluntary Assisted Return Programme on 27 April...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question has made no formal request to renew her permission to remain in the State to-date. The current permission expired on 22 November 2006. However, the legal representative for the person concerned has been advised that should an application be lodged, accompanied by supporting evidence of the stated...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position in relation to granting long term residency is as follows: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension. In that context they may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. The...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 30 August 2007. It was refused by the Visa Officer on the 21 September 2007 for a number of reasons. The principal reason for refusal was the immigration history of the applicant, who was deported from the state in 2003. An appeal may be made against the decision of the Visa Officer. It should be...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 to 243, inclusive, together. Marriage to an Irish national does not grant any automatic right to enter or reside in the State solely on that basis. A person who is visa-required wishing to come to Ireland to reside in the State with his/her spouse must apply for a "Join Spouse" visa. Where all the required documentation/evidence has been furnished and...

Written Answers — Parental Leave Legislation: Parental Leave Legislation (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The whole of the Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006 commenced on 18 May 2006.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since my appointment, I have commuted regularly by train. In relation to the use of air transport, I have travelled abroad on two occasions in my official capacity as Minister for Justice, Equality, and Law Reform. The Government jet was utilised on both occasions and the cost associated with such travel is not available within my Department.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that an application by the person concerned for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights was received on 4th August 2007. Applications based on EU Treaty Rights are currently being processed within the six month time frame allowed. A decision will issue to the applicant in due course.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The legislation governing the penalty points system is set out in the Road Traffic Acts 2002-2006 which are the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. The option to pay an applicable fixed charge for certain road traffic offences and to receive a reduced number of penalty points is available to a driver who has received a fixed charge notice in lieu of going to court....

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed that the area referred to is in Raheny Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols from that Garda station. Members of the local Community Policing Unit are also allocated to this area and liaise with the local community. Additional Garda patrols, including patrols by the District patrol car, District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 October 2007, the latest available end of month figures, the personnel strength of the Carlow/Kildare Division was 402. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking everything into account. The situation will be kept under review and when additional personnel next become available the needs of the Carlow/Kildare Division will...