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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his earlier Parliamentary Question, No. 215 of Thursday, 21st January, 2010, in this matter. The current position is that, following the refusal by the High Court of her Judicial Review Leave Application, the person concerned, on 7 April 2010, submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer to the reply to Question No. 1126 of 29 September 2010 . The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the name of the person referred to by the Deputy does not match the reference number supplied, it is not possible to provide the information sought at this time. However, if the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with the correct name and reference number included, I will be happy to provide a substantive reply. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As the name of the person referred to by the Deputy does not match the reference number supplied, it is not possible to provide the information sought at this time. However, if the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with the correct name and reference number included, I will be happy to provide a substantive reply. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in July 2010. The Minister has the power to grant certificates of naturalisation to applicants who comply with certain conditions under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended. Section 15 of the Act provides that...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) informs me that the original letter that issued on 31 August 2009 granting the person referred to in the Deputy's Question permission to remain in the State on the basis of her marriage to an Irish national displayed an incorrect date of birth. I am informed by INIS that a letter issued to the person concerned on 28 September 2010...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The setting of the strength of the Garda Síochána is a matter of Government policy, which currently provides for a moratorium on public service appointments and the application of employment control frameworks throughout the public service.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by Garda authorities that the personnel strength of each Garda Division as of 31 August 2010, was as set out as follows:- Division Strength Division Strength Division Strength DMR South Central 782 Tipperary 397 Sligo / Leitrim 331 DMR North Central 708 Cork City 698 Clare 332 DMR North 816 Cork North 312 Mayo 322 DMR East 480 Cork West 317 Galway 607 DMR South 639 Kerry...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on the 5 August 2010. Following consideration it was refused on the 9 August 2010 for the following reasons: 1. The evidence of finances available was deemed insufficient; 2. The obligations of the applicant to return to the home country were not deemed sufficient; 3. It was the opinion of the Visa Officer that...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In the timeframe provided, it has not been possible to collate all the information the Deputy has requested. I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by officials of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that the EU Commission published a proposal for a Directive Providing for Sanctions Against Employers of Illegally Staying Third Country Nationals in May 2007. The Directive was finally adopted by the European Council in June 2009. Following the publication of the proposal neither Ireland nor the United...

Written Answers — Official Travel Arrangments: Official Travel Arrangments (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The requirements of the Office Holder fleet are subject to regular review and assessment to ensure that the most suitable vehicles are purchased, bearing in mind the function of the vehicles and their suitability for the specific transport requirements involved. These requirements are assessed having regard to a number of criteria, including emissions, fuel efficiency and overall cost. The...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by Garda authorities that the location referred to is within Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of previous instances of anti-social behaviour in the area, including at the location referred to. I am further informed that local Garda management is not currently in receipt of any complaints relating to the location. Any such complaints reported to An...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the provision of accommodation to asylum seekers. RIA takes the issue of child protection very seriously and has a Child and Family Services unit, whose role is to manage, deliver, co-ordinate, monitor and plan all matters relating to child and family services for all asylum seekers residing in the Direct Provision...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 895 and 1144 together. The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I have been advised by the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 2004 and I decided in my absolute discretion not to grant a certificate of naturalisation. The person concerned was informed of this decision and the reasons for it in a letter issued to him via his legal representatives...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including transport, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements and priorities. The Garda authorities have informed me that they are satisfied that the Garda transport allocated to the station referred to by the Deputy is sufficient to meet the policing needs of the area concerned.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The person concerned applied for asylum on 27 February 2002. His asylum application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. He was notified of this determination by letter dated 31 October 2002. The person concerned applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being the parent of an Irish citizen child, born...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Officials in the Citizenship Division of my Department inform me that there is no record of an application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made direct to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically...

Written Answers — Drugs Seizures: Drugs Seizures (29 Sep 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that prior to May 2008 seizures of drugs were recorded under the generic description "prohibited articles" and accordingly a detailed breakdown is not available. From May 2008 (when Operation Support Group came into operation) to 31 December 2008, there were 351 drug seizures within the Irish Prison Service. Figures for 2009 and up until the 12 September 2010 are...