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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The compatibility of regulation 3(2) with the relevant European Directive, as referred to by the Deputy, was the subject of a High Court judgment on 28 May 2007. The decision is now subject to an appeal to the Supreme Court and for that reason I am not in a position to comment further on the legal issues involved.

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In April 2005 my predecessor as Minister launched a public consultation process on the subject of immigration. The vehicle for this consultation process was a policy document, Immigration and Residence in Ireland, which he published outlining the Government's proposals for addressing Ireland's immigration system in a comprehensive way. More than 120 organisations and individuals made...

Written Answers — European Patents Office: European Patents Office (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The term "public service" is defined in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, as referring to "employment in the service of the Government, whether or not in the civil service, or in the service of any public corporation or authority maintained wholly or partly out of public funds or in respect of which a Minister of State is responsible". My Department's view is that...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 883 to 885, inclusive, together. While the crime of human trafficking is a despicable one, and clearly a violation of human rights, there is little evidence of a significant human trafficking problem in this country. Indeed the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report, which was issued in June 2007, highlighted that Ireland had a potential human...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 5 February 2007. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the permission to remain for the person in question was renewed until 15 February 2010.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 6 February 2007. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the permission to remain for the person in question was renewed until 15 February 2010.

Written Answers — Self-Sufficiency Payments: Self-Sufficiency Payments (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The entitlements of foreign nationals in the State and the conditions applicable to them depend on their immigration status. A foreign national may be granted permission to remain on the basis of self-sufficiency. The underlying principle regarding self-sufficiency is that the foreign national who is here on that basis would not need to avail of State funds or State funded services nor...

Written Answers — Prison Visits: Prison Visits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the visiting privileges in respect of the person in question have been suspended following a serious breach of security. The circumstances of this breach and subsequent suspension arose in July 2004 following complaints received from a family member of a prisoner (since released) in relation to attempts made by this...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is in the Clontarf Garda Sub-District and is patrolled by uniform and plain-clothes personnel, supplemented by foot patrols provided by the Community Policing Unit and mobile units within the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Division. Local Garda management is aware of the problems with anti-social behaviour being...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 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 June 2007. Applications received in the beginning of 2005 are currently being processed and there are approximately 15,100 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the applicant. Such applications are generally dealt...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed from Coolock Garda Station and is regularly patrolled by mobile, beat and bicycle patrols with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. Local Garda management is aware of the problems with anti-social behaviour being experienced by local residents. Recently a low wall around the area...

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 893 and 918 together. The Immigration Division of my Department has been in contact with the legal representatives of the person referred to by the Deputy outlining the options open to him concerning his immigration status.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 21 June, 2007 the person concerned was detected driving a vehicle in the bus lane on the Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3. The offence was dealt with by way of a Fixed Charge Notice which the person subsequently paid. I am also informed that the scene at the Malahide Road where the offence occurred has been examined and there is a broken white...

Written Answers — Victims Commission: Victims Commission (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Victims Charter entitled "Victims Charter and Guide to the Criminal Justice System" provides a written framework against which crime victims can measure the level and standard of treatment received in their dealings across all sections of the criminal justice system. It sets out, from the victim's perspective: a general description of the overall criminal justice system a concise summary...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The case referred to by the Deputy falls under the scope of the Dublin II Regulation, (Council Regulation (EC) No. 343/2003). This Regulation is intended to prevent the phenomenon of 'asylum shopping' across Europe and sets out criteria for determining which Member State is responsible for examining an asylum application where applications have been lodged in more than one Member State or...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 897 and 1026 together. The person concerned arrived in the State on 4 September, 2002 and claimed asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The person concerned was informed by letter dated 6 July, 2004 that the Minister proposed...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Local Garda Management within the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) have a number of measures in place to combat the theft of pedal cycles in Dublin. I am further informed that Garda patrols are regularly briefed on trends and the need to be vigilant of such crimes at the commencement of their tours of duty. Information bulletins containing profiles...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 134 of Wednesday, 29th November, 2006, No. 169 of Thursday, 23rd March, 2006, No. 1022 and 1024 of Wednesday, 28th September, 2005 and the written replies to those questions. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department has no record of receipt of an application for permission to remain in the State under the IBC/05 scheme in respect of the person in question. However, if the Deputy can supply details of the application, officials of the relevant section of my Department will contact the Deputy directly with an update.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 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 (ORAC) and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT) which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. There are specific procedures in place in both...