Results 13,101-13,120 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 19 October 2001 and was granted temporary permission to remain on foot of a work permit. She subsequently decided to pursue a full time course of studies, however her attendance record did not meet the course requirements. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 19 May 2004 that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my answer to parliamentary question no. 927 dated 26th September 2007 regarding the person in question. An application by the person in question for a permanent residence card in accordance with EU Treaty Rights was deemed incomplete and could not be considered as the person concerned could not provide evidence that his spouse is exercising EU Treaty Rights in the State....

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), which operates under the aegis of my Department has responsibility, inter alia, for meeting the accommodation and related ancillary needs of asylum seekers under the Government policy of Direct Provision and dispersal. In this regard, the RIA is currently providing accommodation for 6,366 asylum seekers in 61 centres located across 22 counties. The...

Written Answers — Garda Divisions: Garda Divisions (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, decisions on the realignment of Garda Regional & Divisional boundaries are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the first instance, in the context of his Annual Policing Plans. The Commissioner has recently submitted proposals to my Department to align Garda Divisions with local authority boundaries which will lead to...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being a parent of an Irish citizen child, born before 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by my predecessor on 15 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. The person concerned submitted his application after the closing date for applications, 31 March 2005. The...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Officials in the Citizenship Section have advised me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 places an obligation on drivers when driving in a public place to hold a valid driving licence for the type of vehicle being driven. By way of Regulation, in order for a provisional licence to be valid and have effect, certain conditions must be met such as being accompanied by a full driving licence holder in the case of first, third and subsequent...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are two basic categories of visa — a C visa is for a stay for a maximum of 90 days, a D visa is for a longer stay. Where a D visa has been approved, the applicant is required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Visas for entry into Ireland are sought for a wide variety of purposes and the requirements for approval vary having regard to the type of visa applied...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While there is no specific arrangement which would facilitate a visa-required person to enter the State for the purpose of marriage, every visa application is examined on its individual merits. Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 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 — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person in question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2005. Officials in that Section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me in the near future for a decision. I will inform the Deputy and the person concerned when I have reached a decision on...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 October 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Limerick Division was 566. Kilfinane is covered by the Bruff District. The personnel strength of the Bruff District on the same date was 41. Local Garda management is satisfied that policing in the area adequately caters for the needs of the community in Kilfinane. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The statistics compiled by my Department are not prepared in a way that would make it possible to supply this information.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision in relation to the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights issued to the person concerned on 5th June 2007. The application for residence in the State was refused under Regulation 3(2) of S.I. 656 of 2006 (Free Movement of Persons Regulations). This Regulation requires that in order to avail...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2007. The application has not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the applicant will be contacted at that time informing them when their application will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 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 — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the prisoner referred to by the Deputy is currently serving a 4 year sentence in Portlaoise Prison for membership of an illegal organisation. He is due for release with remission of sentence in March 2010.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 158 of Tuesday 9 October 2007. I have nothing further to add to the details of that reply.