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Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person referred to by the Deputy was appointed a Peace Commissioner by the then Minister for Justice Mr. Michael Noonan T.D. on 1st March, 1984.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy's question refers to Argentinian nationals whose only direct lineal ancestor to have been born in Ireland was a great-grandparent. My Department has been engaged in extensive correspondence over the last number of years in relation to the question of Irish citizenship for the three individuals concerned and the broader issue of Irish citizenship for Argentinian nationals...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department inform 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 — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in Parliamentary Question put down for answer on the 3rd July 2007 (No. 503), 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...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ireland was in the first group of countries to sign, subject to ratification, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities when it opened for signature on 30 March 2007. A high-level, cross-departmental implementation group was established earlier this year to advise on any changes to the Government's National Disability Strategy that may be required to enable the State ratify...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation into the death of the person referred to is ongoing and progress is being made. The investigation team is based at Coolock Garda Station and is being assisted by specialist units from the National Support Services, including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. To date over four hundred persons were interviewed as...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner. I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 464 to 467, inclusive, together. The number, grade and salary range of staff employed in my private office and constituency office, and those of this Department's Ministers of State, Mr Seán Power T.D. and Mr Conor Lenihan T.D., are set out in the tables below. Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Brian Lenihan T.D. Private Office Civil Servants...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In determining whether to make a deportation order or grant temporary leave to remain in the State, I must have regard to the eleven factors set out in Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, and Section 5 (Prohibition of Refoulement) of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended. Each case is considered in the context of its own individual facts, merits and circumstances. The table...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469 and 471 together. There are no staff of my Department based in the offices of the Ministers of State to which the Deputy's two questions refer.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The number, grades and salary range of staff employed in the Office of the Minister of State for Integration are set out in the following table. Grade Number Salary Range € Private Secretary 1 41,222 – 58,250 Personal Secretary 1 24,271 – 46,828 Personal Assistant 1 44,314 – 52,379 Executive Officer 2 30,628 – 50,510 Clerical Officer 4 23,221 – 37,652

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The opening hours of Garda Stations in the Cavan/Monaghan Division are as set out in the following table. The personnel strength of all Gardaí, by rank, as of 31 October last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, in each Garda Station in the Cavan/Monaghan Division is as set out in the table hereunder. Cavan/Monaghan CR DC AC CS SU I SG GD Total District: Monaghan —...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Responsibility for the investigation of crime rests with the Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into the incident in question is ongoing and that the Garda investigation team based in Monaghan Garda Station is being assisted by specialist Garda units, including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Garda Technical Bureau. I am...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social behaviour by adults and children. With regard to children,...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. EU Measure Transposition date Current position 1 Council Directive 2004/82/EC of 29 April 2004 on the obligation of carriers to communicate passenger data 6/09/2006 The transposition date does not apply to Ireland as this is a Schengen-related measure and therefore the deadline only applies to Schengen Member...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am providing information to the Deputy on prisoners currently serving prison sentences. In that regard, I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that on the 2 November, 2007, there were 3,342 prisoners in custody, of whom 2,641 were serving a prison sentence for one or more offences. The balance were either on remand or in custody on immigration related issues. A...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there is no record of an application for permission to remain from the persons referred to by the Deputy. The persons concerned should contact the Immigration Division of my Department, General Immigration, 3rd Floor, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, outlining their future intentions in the State and enclosing supporting documentation.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I stated in my answer to the Deputy's Question No 536 of 16 October, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that allegations made in the two pieces of correspondence referred to in my previous answer had already been contained in a statement made to An Garda Síochána during the investigation in 1994. These allegations were fully investigated at that time and a file was forwarded...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have reviewed the circumstances of the case and will arrange for a stamp 4 to be granted to the person concerned.