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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my previous reply of 26th September 2007 in relation to the person in question. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 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 June and July respectively. Applications are generally dealt with in chronological order. However, due to circumstances outlined by the Deputy, I understand that a submission will be made to my Office shortly for a decision on...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of the Limerick Garda Division was 554 (all ranks). The following table shows the personnel strength (all ranks) of the Limerick Division by Station as at the 31st December 2006 and as at 31 August 2007 respectively. Station Strength at 31/12/2006 Strength at 31/08/2007 Abbeyfeale 13 12...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The law on licences including the display of L plates is enforced by An Garda Síochána both through scheduled checkpoints and unscheduled checks. I am informed by the Garda authorities that 40,391 proceedings were commenced in 2006 for the offence of having no driving licence. There have been 26,177 proceedings commenced to date in 2007. Figures provided for 2007 are provisional,...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (9 Oct 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, the first step of which...

Written Answers — National Women's Strategy: National Women's Strategy (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department has responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the National Women's Strategy 2007-2016 which was launched by the Taoiseach in April 2007. To facilitate co-ordination and the exchange of information on progress, an Inter-Departmental Committee which was responsible for the drafting of this report, has been reconstituted and will continue to meet...

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Disability Strategy was launched by Government in September, 2004 and underpins the participation of people with disabilities in Irish society by building on existing policy and legislation. The implementation of the Strategy is the agreed focus of disability policy under the Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016. My Department is responsible for the provision of the framework...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in the Citizenship Section of this 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 near future. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome at that time.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 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 February 2004. Officials in that section inform me that letters requesting further documentation have been sent to the applicants on 22 June 2006 and further letters were issued on 28 April 2007 and 29 September 2007. To date, no...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974 remains open and that any new lines of inquiry coming to light will be diligently pursued. With regard to the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into the bombings, I understand that the Department of the Taoiseach, in conjunction with other State bodies, is currently...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 08 June, 2004 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, he was informed by letter dated 09 March, 2007 that the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 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 (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 28 November, 2001 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, he was informed by letter dated 23 April, 2003 that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision in relation to the application for residence in the State based on EU Treaty Rights issued to the person concerned, at the above address, by registered post on 17th July 2007. The decision letter was returned to the Immigration Division of my Department by An Post marked "not called for". The decision letter has since...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question has previously been granted permission to remain on the basis of marriage to an Irish national. This permission has not been renewed. Judicial Review proceedings were instituted on 30 July 2007 and accordingly, as the matter is sub judice I do not propose to comment further on the matter.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that as part of the process to ensure penalty points are properly applied, and the legislative requirement to duly complete a fixed charge notice is complied with, Irish driving licence numbers supplied on fixed charge notices are validated at time of payment against the National Driver File. Where the validation process indicates the driving licence...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A decision in the appeal to the Supreme Court concerning the matters related to the IBC/05 scheme is expected in the current legal term.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (9 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 Persons)...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In relation to offences committed while on bail, the Deputy will be aware that section 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 provides that any sentence of imprisonment imposed on anyone for an offence committed while on bail shall be consecutive on any sentence passed on that person in respect of a previous offence. Sections 22 and 23 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 address an issue that may...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would like to assure the Deputy that I am committed to implementing all appropriate measures to deal with prisoners who may be engaging in criminal activities from inside prison cells. One of the major challenges in prisons worldwide lies in preventing access to contraband items, primarily mobile phones and drugs, which for obvious reasons, are viewed as highly valuable commodities which...