Results 13,261-13,280 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the individuals referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2004. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the applications has commenced and the files will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the persons concerned when...
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy are currently receiving attention. A decision will issue in the near future.
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since the Deputy has not provided details of a particular case, I can only set out the position generally. The statutory requirements for naturalisation are set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. This provides that applicants for naturalisation, other than spouses of Irish citizens, must have been resident in the State for five years of the nine year period...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 84 of Thursday, 1 February, 2007, 148 of Thursday, 5 April, 2007 and 649 of Tuesday, 26 June, 2007 and the written replies to those Questions. The position remains unchanged.
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in February 2007. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. This...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in September 2005. In the course of processing the application, questions arose in relation to the authenticity of certain documents submitted. This issue is currently being investigated. This application is under consideration and a decision will issue in due course.
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the Family Reunification application from the person in question was refused because the persons on whose behalf the application was made did not qualify as 'dependent member of the family', as outlined in Section 18(4)(b) of the Refugee Act 1996. There are no provisions under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996 for the appeal of...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 18 March, 2003 and applied for 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. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, the person concerned was informed by letter dated 9...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 28 June, 2004 and applied for asylum on the same day. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 13...
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a complete review of all the issues surrounding the burial of an unidentified woman, discovered in County Wexford in December, 1995 is currently being conducted by An Garda SÃochána. The issue of exhumation will be considered in the context of the review. I am further informed that prior to the burial of the unidentified body an exhaustive search...
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to present to this House today the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007. It is a short but important Bill, not only for the criminal offences it will introduce into Irish law but for the very clear message it will send out on our determination to ensure that Ireland does not become a destination or transit point in...
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: That includes the United Kingdom, which the Deputy referred to in his speech.
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is very important we co-operate with everybody.
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: My party has been very responsible on that issue.
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: No.
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is correct.
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage. (25 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Garda Investigations. (24 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Deputy Conlon for raising this serious matter. I also condemn the dreadful nature of this crime. I am certain Deputy Conlon will understand I am somewhat constrained, however, in what I can say in the House on this matter. There is an ongoing investigation into this appalling crime in two jurisdictions. Nothing I say, therefore, should interfere with that process. I have a...
- Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (24 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the time available it has not been possible to obtain the statistics sought by the Deputy for the period in question. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Oct 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239, 240 and 243 together. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there are a total of 703 Garda Stations in the State. A full list of Garda Stations, listed by Division, is available at www.garda.ie. The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with section 22 of the Garda SÃochána Act 2005 decisions on the opening or closing of Garda Stations are for...