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Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are taking the lead.

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Details of the activities of the Criminal Assets Bureau since its establishment in 1996 are contained in the Annual Reports of the Bureau which are submitted to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The most recently published report is for the year 2005. These reports are quite comprehensive and include details of the number of cases commenced, money frozen and returned to the...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, poverty proofing was introduced in 1998 on foot of a commitment in the first National Anti-Poverty Strategy. It was defined as "the process whereby Government policies and programmes are assessed at design, implementation and review stages in relation to their impact on poverty and on inequalities which are likely to lead to poverty, with a view to poverty reduction"....

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336, 340, 348 and 357 together. I attach a high priority to the combating of anti-social behaviour. One of the priorities set for An Garda Síochána for 2007 under section 20 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 is addressing anti-social behaviour and behaviour adversely affecting the quality of life of communities, with particular emphasis on alcohol related...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337, 338, 347 and 358 together. 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...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Oct 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. The Deputy might wish to note that, in addition to the eleven factors contained in Section 3 (6) of the...

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Garda Youth Diversion Projects are community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people from becoming involved (or further involved) in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, and promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. By doing so, the projects also...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Oct 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 October 2005. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 3,500 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Oct 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 October 2005. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 3,500 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person concerned. These are...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Oct 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 September 2005. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be forwarded to me for a decision in the very near future. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome of this...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 30 September 2007, the personnel strength of Mountmellick Garda Station was 5. A vacancy has arisen in September 2007 due to a promotion in the Station. The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the overall strength of the organisation may fluctuate due, for example, to promotions,...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The circumstances of the person referred to by the Deputy are currently under enquiry, pursuant to the Immigration Act, 2004. The person concerned will be advised in early course of the outcomes of these enquiries.

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a joint policing committee in each local authority administrative area. The purpose of these committees is to provide a forum where members of a local authority and the senior Garda officers responsible for the policing of that area, with the participation of Oireachtas members and community interests, can consult, discuss and...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I informed the Deputy in my reply to Question Nos. 212 and 213 of Thursday, 28th June, 2007, my Department primarily funds perpetrator programmes and awareness raising campaigns. The budget for these activities has increased ten-fold over the past five years with €2.185 million available to my Department for 2007. Under the National Development Plan 2007-2013, my Department has been...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as part of Student/Probationer training all members of the Garda Síochána receive instruction in the investigation of incidents relating to domestic violence. Student/Probationer instruction covers domestic violence in two study areas, namely Social and Psychological Studies and Legal & Policing Studies. Additional training is also provided as...

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that the present position regarding waiting times at the Legal Aid Board's law centres is that legal services are being provided to all eligible persons within a maximum period of four months. The table shows the length of time the person longest on the waiting list has waited for legal services in addition to the number of people on the waiting list at each of the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications. As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Oct 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 — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 3 October 2007. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 11 October 2007 for a number of reasons: There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application The application form was unsigned Documents provided were not translated Financial evidence provided was deemed insufficient or...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The conditions of service for a prison officer appointed prior to 1st April, 2004 provide that a person with 30 years of actual service in the Prison Service may retire at any time after age 50 but, regardless of length of service, retirement is usually compulsory at the age of 60. The only exceptions are where an officer's retention is clearly in the interests of the Service or where they...