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Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following signature by the President and consultation with the Garda Síochána and the Courts Service, an order signed by my predecessor brought 54 sections and two Schedules of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, into operation either with immediate effect or, in some cases, with effect from 1 July. The Act introduces a new requirement whereby applicants for bail may have to provide a statement...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, we have a "without prejudice" system of prosecution appeals. The implications of this are that if an appeal is successful, the point of law will have been clarified in favour of the prosecution but the court does not actually reverse the acquittal. In addition, our law does not provide a prosecution right of appeal in respect of an acquittal where new evidence is...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can confirm that my Department's decentralisation programme is firmly on target. It is scheduled to run until 2009, and will involve the relocation of almost nine hundred posts to seven locations. The Private Security Authority and the Garda Central Vetting Unit are operational in Tipperary Town and Thurles respectively. Further advance moves from Garda HQ are planned for the third...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) that some issues have arisen in respect of the person referred to in the question. The person in question is aware of the issues. There has been correspondence with the person's legal representatives on those issues and the IPS is presently awaiting a response from them. The matter will be considered further when that response has been received.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, a service for TDs and Senators concerning the current status of applications of this type was introduced in May 2006. The service was introduced, inter alia, to provide a speedier and more efficient and cost effective alternative to submitting Parliamentary Questions. Under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jul 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. ...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Protocol 12 was opened for signature on 4th November, 2000. Ireland signed Protocol 12 on the same date. My Department is considering, in consultation with other Departments, the legal and policy implications of ratification. This analysis is expected to take some time. The Government will consider whether or not to ratify based on a thorough review of the implications.

Written Answers — Departmental Review: Departmental Review (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 is the subject of an ongoing review in my Department. In the context of the review, I am monitoring the number of racist incidents, those that end up in the courts, the legislation under which persons are being charged and the outcome of proceedings in the courts. A thorough appreciation of the above is essential in deciding what, if any,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of Dunboyne Garda Station on 2 July, 2007 was 15 (all ranks). Dunboyne Garda Station forms part of the Ashbourne Garda District. The personnel strength of Ashbourne Garda District on 31 December, 1997 and on 2 July, 2007 was 56 and 80 (all ranks) respectively. This represents an increase of 24 (or 42.8%) in the number...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question is a recognised refugee in the State under the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the status of refugees and as such is subject to certain conditions. These conditions include the need to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau and to keep that registration up to date, to use a valid 1951 United Nations travel document (available from my Department)...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that the application for residence in the State by the person concerned is currently being examined and a decision will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Jul 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. With regard to...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Jul 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 September 2004. Officials in that Section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and that the case file will be submitted to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy and the applicant...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 18 June, 2007. I am pleased to advise that it was approved on 28 June, 2007.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Jul 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 April 2007. As the average processing time for certificates of naturalisation is approximately months at the present time, it is likely that the cases will be finalised in the latter half of 2009. I will inform the Deputy and the...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Department of Defence has consented to the assignment of land at Kilworth, County Cork to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the purposes of developing new prison facilities to replace Cork Prison. Technical advisers have been appointed to carry out a range of preliminary studies, e.g. topographical survey, geology, ecology etc. These studies are currently underway...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 514 and 540 together. The Information requested by the Deputies is set out in tabular form below. Name of Body Appointments Made Since 24 May, 2007 Existing Vacancies Vacancies Anticipated To Occur To 1 January, 2008 Censorship of Publications Board — 1 — Parole Board Appointed 1 June, 2007 Mr. Paul Mackay — — Arbour Hill Prison Visiting...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area concerned is actively policed by Gardaí from the Bridewell Garda District. Local Garda management has directed that additional uniform and plain-clothes Garda patrols been deployed in this area with a view to ensuring a visible Garda presence in the area. As a result a number of suspects have been identified by the Garda authorities. A...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there is no record of an application for permission to remain from the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned should contact the Immigration Division of my Department, General Immigration, third Floor, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, outlining their future intentions in the State and enclosing supporting documentation.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Jul 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 30th May, 2007. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this was taken on 11th June, 2007. The application was refused by the Visa Officer as the finances provided were deemed insufficient, the documentation supplied was incomplete, no clear link between the applicant and the reference was shown and...