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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August last, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of Kinnegad Garda Station was 8 (all ranks). The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the strength of the organisation, or units within it, may fluctuate due, for example, to retirements, resignations etc. It is the responsibility of the Garda...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 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 May 2007. On examination of the application it was determined that the person concerned did not satisfy the residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. A letter informing the...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 28th August, the Welsh Assembly Government issued a press statement announcing that it was to publish draft guidance for professionals with responsibility for the care and protection of children, aimed at making them more aware of the increasing trafficking in persons and helping to safeguard children who may have been trafficked. In that press statement, it was stated that there is an...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question is the subject of a Family Reunification application made by his wife in February 2006. 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 application will be considered by my...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question submitted an application on 4th April, 2005 for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish children born prior to 1st January, 2005, commonly known as the IBC/05 scheme. The application was refused as the applicant did not meet the continuous residency criteria. My Department is currently appealing a number of matters related...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question submitted an application for asylum to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner on 17th August, 2005. That application was refused on 12th September, 2005. On 7th September, 2005 the individual concerned applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish born children born prior to 1st January, 2005, commonly...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for permission to remain are dealt with on a case by case basis. I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has been in contact with the person concerned seeking further information and supporting documentation. On receipt of this documentation, the application will be considered further.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years (ie: 60 months) 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. An application for long term residency from the person...

Written Answers — Civil Unions Bill 2006: Civil Unions Bill 2006 (2 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Government legislation providing for Civil Partnership is being developed in my Department, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, and is provided for in the Government Legislative Programme published by the Chief Whip on 25 September.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Prison Number of Mobile Phones Seized Arbour Hill 4 Training Unit 39 Shelton Abbey 24 Portlaoise 44 Castlerea 91 Midlands 97 Cloverhill 104 Limerick 202 Mountjoy 551 Dóchas 57 St. Patrick's Institution 102 Wheatfield 179 Loughan House 82 Cork 68...

Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware the question of third level grants is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, who, I understand addressed this matter yesterday in response to parliamentary questions.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the individuals referred to were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in April 2004. Officials in that section inform me that processing of the files is ongoing and they will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I have written to the Deputy in this regard in response to his representations of 31 July,...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve Force: Garda Reserve Force (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Recruitment for the Garda Reserve is being carried out by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and, since August 2006, 456 people from Kildare have expressed an interest to the PAS in becoming Garda Reserve members. All of those people from Kildare who expressed an interest in joining were subsequently contacted by the PAS and many have not, to date, come forward for interview. As the...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August, the latest date for which Garda numbers are readily available, the personnel strength (all ranks) of the Carlow/Kildare Division was 393. 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 retirements, resignations etc. It is the responsibility of the Garda...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 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 — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department has recently been in contact with the person referred to by the Deputy with regard to her immigration status in the State.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 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 August 2007. The application has not been examined in detail. Examination of the residency requirement will take place in the near future and the applicant will be contacted at that time informing them when their application will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that an application for permission to remain in the State was received in September 2007 from the person referred to by the Deputy. There is no record of any other application being received. I understand that the Immigration Division will be in contact with the person concerned shortly with a decision in the matter.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 210 on 6 February 2007. The position remains as stated.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (27 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers through the Government policy of direct provision and dispersal. The female parent named in the details provided with this question is currently availing of RIA accommodation at Millstreet Accommodation Centre, Cork. The male parent named is not availing of RIA accommodation and is at a private...