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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 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 January 2006. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation has been completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department. This...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in March 2005. Officials in that section inform me that further processing of the applications has commenced and the files will be submitted to me for a decision in the coming months. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome at that time.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would refer the Deputy to yesterday's reply to parliamentary questions 24435 /07 and 24449/07 in relation to my Department's Decentralisation Programme. Very significant progress has been made and by the end of this year, close to five hundred posts, from twelve agencies under the aegis of my Department, will have transferred to seven provincial locations. This represents 50% of the total...

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I welcome the opportunity afforded to me by the House to contribute to this debate on crime. To take up on a point made by Senator Cummins, great credit is due to my predecessor for enacting the Garda Síochána legislation which provided for the office of the inspector. When that legislation was debated, it is fair to say that most of the focus of Members of both Houses was on the...

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A major incident computer system will automate many of the functions currently being performed manually when a major incident occurs. We are proceeding with an automated number plate recognition system, an automated fingerprint identification system and an automated ballistic identification system. Closed circuit television systems will be put in place in all major county towns. Senators...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 submissions received in respect of the RFI a total of six...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that traffic collisions are subject to a thorough investigation in accordance with Garda traffic collision investigation policy. Collisions resulting in material damage only are not investigated, except where an offence is alleged or disclosed, a State-owned vehicle is involved or the requirements of section 106 of the Road Traffic Acts 1961-2006 have...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Visa required nationals who wish to visit family members in this State may apply for a visit visa. Visit visas are issued for short term trips only. The maximum duration for which an Immigration Officer may permit the holder of a visit visa to remain in the State is 90 days. Comprehensive information on making a visit visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2005. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and the file will be submitted to me for a decision in the coming months. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome in due course.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Long term residency was introduced by way of an administrative scheme in May 2004. 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...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in Raheny Garda District and is patrolled by Garda foot and mobile patrols. Members of the local Community Policing Unit are also allocated to this area and liaise with the local community providing crime prevention and security advice. I am further informed that a number of incidents, where property has been damaged, have...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: At present there is no absolute right to reside in the state based on marriage to an Irish national or by virtue of being the parent of an Irish born child. In most cases, the first action of a foreign-resident parent of an Irish-born child wishing to come to Ireland is to submit a visa application. It is the case that the right to family life, as envisaged in Article 8 of the European...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that following a review of the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights a decision has recently issued to the person concerned. The person concerned did not meet the criteria for eligibility for residence in the State in accordance with Regulation 3(2) SI 656/2006 European Communities (Free Movement of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 203 on 3 April 2007. Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department inform me that the documentation requested has recently been received. Further processing of the application has commenced and it is likely that the file will be submitted to me for a decision in the coming months. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome in...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As at 12 October, 2007, there were 257 persons serving sentences for sex offences. No person in this category was on temporary release. The Sex Offenders Act, which commenced on 27 September 2001, sets out the obligations on persons convicted of a range of sexual offences against both children and adults. Section 9 places an obligation on Prison Governors to inform the Gardaí of the...

Written Answers — Sex Offender Treatment Programme: Sex Offender Treatment Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 to 494, inclusive, together. The details of those on remand for offences of a sexual nature and also convicted for such offences as on 10 October 2007 are detailed in the table. Prison Remand — Awaiting Trial Sentenced Arbour Hill 3 84 Castlerea 6 19 Cloverhill 19 0 Cork 0 5 Limerick 2 3 Midlands 1 70 Mountjoy 0 2 St. Patrick's 0 6 Wheatfield...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the applications in question have now been processed by my Department and permission to remain in the State will issue to the persons concerned in the very near future.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together. CCTV systems have become an important and effective tool as a support to policing and public safety and they can also act as a useful deterrent to crime and public disorder. The Community-based CCTV Scheme was launched in June 2005 in response to a demonstrated demand from local communities across Ireland for the provision of CCTV...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Garda town centre CCTV systems are planned and implemented on the basis of identified operational need. These systems are usually located within the commercial and recreational areas of our towns and cities. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the amount spent from the Garda Vote on Garda CCTV systems in the period 1 January 2003 to 30 September 2007 is as set out in the...