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Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the information as requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. This table details the total number of committals per institution for persons aged 15 to 18 years inclusive for the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007. Institution 2004 2005 2006 2007 Castlerea 19 19 21 19 Cloverhill 258 238 244 137...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The additional information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. The Deputy will be aware that the cars used by Members of the Government are operated and maintained as part of the Garda fleet. The figures provided by An Garda Síochána are those established by the vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EU standards for vehicle emissions testing. Government Member...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I previously indicated, sixty-eight posts will transfer to Navan by the end of 2007, involving the relocation of three agencies. The grades and numbers involved in respect of the Garda Civilian Human Resources Division and the National Property Services Regulatory Authority are as follows: Garda Civ. HR Div. (39) Grade Number Director 1 A.P. 3 H.E.O. 8 E.O. 8 S.O. 2 C.O. 15...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The cost of official entertainment i.e. the costs associated with hosting visiting dignitaries, official functions and so forth for my Department for the period January 2007 to end-Sept 2007 was €28,000.

Written Answers — Departmental Facilities: Departmental Facilities (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department's staff are located in a number of buildings in Dublin, and one in Killarney. A hot food service is not provided at any of these locations.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This applicant applied for asylum on 16 September 2002. Her application was refused and a Deportation Order was made on the 11 March 2005. The applicant instituted Judicial Review proceedings on 18 April 2005 challenging the Deportation Order made in respect of her and accordingly, as the matter is sub judice, I do not propose to comment further.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer to the replies given to the Deputy's questions, No 371 on 31 January, 2007 and No 704 on 26 June, 2007. As I have previously advised the Deputy the case of the person concerned falls under the terms of the Dublin II Regulation, (Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003). Following investigation by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner a Transfer Order was signed in respect...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 26 March, 2004 and claimed asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 16 November, 2004 that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him and...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána in consultation with the representative associations. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Dail Éireann notes: that legislative reform must be fully consistent with the relevant provisions of the Constitution; the options identified by the Colley Group, including in particular for same sex couples; the Tenth Report of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution, on the family, which...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: When this Bill was brought before the House in February of this year, my predecessor outlined the advice of the Attorney General.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I outlined it this evening. That advice indicated in strong terms that the drafting mechanism of the Bill in equating a civil union to the institution of marriage for all purposes was constitutionally flawed. The elapse of time does not change this key factor and I am firmly of the opinion that it would be a delaying step to endeavour to enact a Bill that would be vulnerable to...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: None of these is mentioned in the Bill

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to share the final ten minutes of my time with Deputy Cuffe.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am very aware of the concerns of parents, teachers and voluntary organisations regarding the content available to children via the internet, whether this be through PCs or mobile phones. There is an increasing level of convergence across new communications technologies, including access to internet services through mobile phones. This can include child pornography, racist or hate...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is a matter in the first instance for the Public Appointments Service and then for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. I have no function in the process. The Public Appointments Service is located in Chapter House, 26-30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, and can be contacted at Lo-Call 1890 44 99 99 or by e-mail at info@publicjobs.ie.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 961 on 26 September 2007. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together. The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is principally charged with two sets of responsibility (1) accommodation of 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...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Oct 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 person referred to by the Deputy. The person 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 — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as part of ongoing policing activity Garda personnel conduct checkpoints both as directed by local Garda management and as considered necessary in specific circumstances. I am also informed that data is not collected on the number of checkpoints conducted and that it would necessitate a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources to...