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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 June 2006. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 6,400 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person in question. These are...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Community-based CCTV Scheme was put in place in June 2005 in response to a demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for CCTV systems. It is designed to provide financial assistance from my Department to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of local community-run CCTV systems. The scheme operates at two levels:...

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 May 2006. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 6,000 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are generally...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 897 & 1026 of Wednesday, 26 September, 2007 and the written reply to those questions. The position remains the same, with the exception that the person concerned has made an application for Subsidiary Protection under the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations, 2006, S.I. No. 518 of 2006. A decision on this application...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Incidents relating to the sale or supply of counterfeit goods reported to the Garda Síochána are subject to investigation. Members of a specialist unit within the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation are available to provide assistance and advice in respect of such investigations at District and Divisional level. The personnel strength of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation...

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 — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total personnel strength of the Garda Reserve including trainees as at the 2nd November 2007 was 247. A total of 171 members are fully attested. There are currently 20 Garda Reserve members allocated to DMR (Dublin Metropolitan Region) North Division — 15 attested and 5 unattested. There are also 20 Garda Reserve members allocated to DMR North Central Division — 16 attested and 4...

Written Answers — Safety Camera System: Safety Camera System (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 to 489, inclusive, together. In accordance with EU Directives, national public procurement procedures and relevant legislation, a Request for Information (RFI) for the provision and operation of safety cameras on behalf of An Garda Síochána was published on the Government's procurement website on 24 November, 2006. Following the evaluation of the...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Deputies for their contributions and for their broad support for the reform proposals set out in the Bill. While it undoubtedly contains many technical proposals and measures, the aim of the Bill is to update our land and conveyancing laws in order to meet the changed needs of the 21st century. The Government recognises the need for an up-to-date and streamlined conveyancing code...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I think it was Kildare rather than Clare. Deputy Crawford raised the question of the transfer of single premia and other farm payments. It does not come within the scope of this Bill but I will raise the issue with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to see whether the legislation in this area can be examined with a view to dealing with the issues raised by Deputy Crawford. All...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (6 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 283 on 10 October. I have nothing further to add to the details given in that reply.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Irish Prison Service does not record information relating to the imposition of penalty points. In any event, according to information available to the Irish Prison Service, non-payment of fines arising from motoring offences featured in the committal orders of 1022 persons sent to prison since 1st September 2006. However, it would be misleading to suggest that the non-payment of fines by...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is charged with two sets of responsibilities (1) to accommodate asylum seekers while their applications for asylum are processed and (2) to develop, drive and coordinate integration policy across other Government departments, agencies and services for all legally resident migrants and to coordinate the Government's resettlement...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is charged with two sets of responsibilities (1) to accommodate asylum seekers while their applications for asylum are processed and (2) to develop, drive and coordinate integration policy across other Government departments, agencies and services for all legally resident migrants and to coordinate the Government's resettlement...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An Garda Síochána is at present expanding its town centre CCTV programme and Mullingar is one of the 14 new locations involved. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that tenders for the provision of a CCTV system for Mullingar have been fully evaluated and it is expected that a contract for installation of the system will be awarded in the coming weeks. Once contracts are in...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in Parliamentary Question put down for answer on the 16th October 2007 (PQ No. 527) 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...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Athlone is one of 14 locations into which the Garda town centre CCTV programme is being expanded. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the tenders received for the provision of a town centre CCTV system for Athlone are currently being evaluated and this process is expected to be completed shortly. Following approval of the preferred suppliers it is planned that the contract...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since the inception of the Criminal Assets Bureau in 1996 the Bureau has been the subject to orders for legal costs by the Courts of €2.418 million. It has also expended €145,000 for legal services in pursuance of receivership orders. Both these sums were borne out of the Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Budget. These amounts do not include fees discharged by the Chief State Solicitor's...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned was refused refugee status by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. She was considered for temporary leave to remain in the State pursuant to Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended and was refused. My predecessor signed a deportation order in respect of her on 21 August 2006. This order was...