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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain statutory conditions are fulfilled. These conditions are that the applicant must: be of full age, or by way of exception, be a minor born in the State; be of good character; have had a period of one...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. The Government is very committed to addressing the closely related problems of domestic violence and violence against women. I am aware that there has been some concern about the remit of the newly established COSC office. I would like to reiterate that as announced on 18 April, 2007, the remit of the office very emphatically includes...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in our Dublin Visa Office on 18th June 2007. Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. The application referred to by the Deputy is currently pending examination by a Visa Officer and a decision should be expected in the very near future.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 to 217, inclusive, together. The Sex Offenders Act, 2001 sets out the obligations on persons convicted of a range of sexual offences. A convicted sex offender must notify his/her name(s), date of birth and current home address to the Garda Síochána within seven days of the conviction for the sexual offence concerned or, where the offender is sentenced...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following the submission in 2004 of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The figures for the number of on-the-spot-fines and Fixed Charge Notices issued by An Garda Síochána are available in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas library. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS) commenced rollout in 2005. I am also informed that An Garda Síochána issues Fine on...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are aware of public concern at the misuse of the types of vehicles mentioned by the Deputy in certain areas, including public parks, in the Coolock area and that they take a proactive approach in dealing with the matter. When persons are found using such vehicles in breach of legislation appropriate action, as circumstances dictate, is taken....

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The personnel strength (all ranks) of each Specialist Units in An Garda Síochána as at the 26th June 2007 was as set out hereunder. Unit Established Strength National Bureau of Criminal Investigation* 1997 164 Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation 1995 53 Garda National Drug Unit 1995 64 Criminal Assets Bureau** 1996 55 Garda National Immigration Bureau 2000 181 Garda Air Support Unit...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the premises referred to is located at a junction of two main roads, with a Dublin Bus stop located on the same stretch of roadway. Local Garda management is aware of the difficulties experienced by all the stakeholders concerned, including local traffic and pedestrians as well as parents of local schoolchildren. A member of An Garda Síochána is...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 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 — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a reply to his representations was issued yesterday — 27 June, 2007.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration Division of my Department has recently written to the person concerned requesting documentation in relation to her immigration status. The application will be further processed upon receipt of these documents.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions 212 answered on the 12th December 2006 and 177 answered on 6th March 2007. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that applications received in June 2006 are currently being dealt with.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question 272 answered on the 27th February 2007. I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that applications received in June 2006 are currently being dealt with.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 16 July, 2002 and was given permission to remain until 26 July, 2002. He married an Irish national on 24 July, 2003 and on 28 January, 2004, he made an application for permission to remain in the State based on his marriage to an Irish national. This application was considered and refused. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I attach a high priority to the combating of anti-social behaviour. One of the priorities set for An Garda Síochána under section 20 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 is addressing anti-social behaviour and behaviour adversely affecting the quality of life of communities, with particular emphasis on alcohol related behaviour. To this end An Garda Síochána are driving forward the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised that there is no record of any application for naturalisation from the second-named individual referred to in the Deputy's question. In making any such application she should note that the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended, provides that the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant an application for a certificate of naturalisation provided certain...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person in question was the subject of a Family Reunification application which was approved in March 2002. Correspondence has recently issued to the legal representative of the person referred to by the Deputy extending his permission to remain in the State. On receipt of this correspondence, the person in question should present himself to the Garda National Immigration Bureau to have...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 142 of Thursday, 28 September, 2006 and No. 63 of Thursday, 15 June, 2006 and the written replies to those Questions. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (28 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 51 of Thursday, 15th February, 2007, 377 of Wednesday, 31st January, 2007, No. 54 of Thursday, 30th November 2006, No. 187 of Thursday, 1st June 2006 and No. 101 of Thursday, 1st March 2007 and the written replies to those questions. The position remains the same. Application for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent...