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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 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 Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will be aware that the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision, refurbishment and maintenance of Garda buildings, including Garda stations. In all cases the Office of Public Works consults closely with the Garda authorities. I am informed that the Office of Public Works is at present finalising the framework and scoping of works for the engagement of a design...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will be aware that the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision, refurbishment and maintenance of Garda buildings, including Garda stations. In all cases the Office of Public Works consults closely with the Garda authorities. I refer the Deputy to the reply to his Question No. 200 of today to the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance on this same issue.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned entered the state on 4/01/2001 and applied for asylum. Her asylum application was refused by the Refugee Application Commission and this decision was upheld by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. She applied for residency on the basis of marriage to an Irish National and this application was refused by my Department on the 21/11/2005. Subsequently, in accordance with Section...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management and members of the Community Policing Unit have had a number of meetings with the owner of the business referred to concerning the on-street parking of vehicles. An undertaking was received from the owner that these practices would cease and local Gardaí are satisfied that this undertaking is being honoured. I am also...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Immigration policy as such will continue to be centrally managed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service which is an executive office of my Department.

Written Answers — Stardust Disaster: Stardust Disaster (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that arrangements are being made to finalise the terms of reference and to put in place facilities to support the independent examination of the submissions made by the Stardust Victims Committee. In addition, and in accordance with the Government's decision on this matter, €100,000 has recently been made available to the Stardust Victims Committee to support their...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to inform the Deputy that, due to technical difficulties in the Oireachtas Questions Office, the Deputy's question was not received in my Department in sufficient time to obtain a report from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy again as soon as the report is to hand.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have asked the Garda Commissioner for his comments on the deployment issues raised by the Deputy. When I have received these I will respond directly to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (26 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Discrimination on the ground of age is prohibited under Irish law both in the area of employment and in access to and supply of goods and services. The Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2004 prohibit discrimination in the access to and provision of goods and services on nine grounds, which include age. The Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2007 outlaw discrimination on the same grounds, but in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (26 Jun 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Local Government and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs embarked on a pilot project in 2006 to deal with incidents of graffiti. This initiative involves the removal of graffiti from sites within the pilot areas of Dublin City, Galway City and Bray, Co. Wicklow. The clean up operation, which commenced...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (26 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 — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (26 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, 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. I am also informed...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that a decision on the Family Reunification application was issued to the person in question on the 13th June 2007.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that there has been no application for Naturalisation on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy. The person concerned made an application for long term residency in June 2006. She has recently been granted permission to remain for a five year period with an exemption from work permit requirements.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 300 of Wednesday, 31 January, 2007, No. 77 of Thursday, 26 October, 2006 and No. 425 of Wednesday, 27 September, 2006 and the written replies to those Questions. The position is unchanged.

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by my Department that an application by the person in question was received by the EU Treaty Rights Section. Following an examination of this application it was refused under Regulation 3(2) of S.I. 656 of 2006 (Free Movement of Persons), on 23 May 2007. The applicant was informed of the above decision by registered post on 23 May 2007. The Regulation requires that in order to...