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Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is entirely bogus.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: This is political play-acting.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: One would think they were never in charge of the health service.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 114 of 6 April 2011 which indicated the following; "The Government Legislation Programme announced on 5 April 2011 indicates that the Mental Capacity Bill is expected to be published in late 2011. The Bill will reform the law on mental capacity taking into account the Law Reform Commission's Report on Vulnerable Adults and the Law. The Bill will...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy may be aware, I recently announced a series of measures within my Department to provide for speedier processing of citizenship applications to bring about a substantial reduction in the processing timescale. The new arrangements include improved application forms that came into force on Friday, 24th June 2011, and are currently available online with an associated online...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 471 together. 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. An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: 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 October 2010. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that there is no current record of an application for residency from the person referred to in the Deputy's question. The person concerned was granted a Stamp 2 permission (student) on the 23rd December, 2010 which expires on the 5th December, 2011. Officials in the Citizenship Division (INIS) of my Department inform...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Further to Parliamentary Question No 163 of 16 June 2011, a letter has been issued to the person concerned at her current address requesting the outstanding documentation and once this material is received the application will be finalised. 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...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer to previous replies in respect of the matter raised by the Deputy. The position is as set out in those replies, the most recent of which I have appended below for ease of reference. The requirements for obtaining Irish citizenship are clearly set out in that reply and as the Deputy will appreciate, in the absence of an application for naturalisation to my Department, it would not be...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 13th August, 2008, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 17th July, 2009, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned was granted leave to remain in the State for a one year period, valid to 2nd July, 2010. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 2nd July, 2009. The person concerned is required to apply in writing for the renewal of this permission. As my Department's records show no evidence of such a renewal application having been made to date,...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The asylum applications made by the first, second, third and fourth persons concerned were refused. Arising from these asylum refusal decisions, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), they were each notified that the Minister proposed to make Deportation Orders in respect of them. They were each given the options, to be exercised within 15...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 4th February, 2011, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: 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 (OPW), who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. It is also the position that Garda capital building projects, including that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy has not provided sufficient information in regard to the persons in question to enable me to give a detailed response. If the Deputy wishes to furnish further particulars, officials in the citizenship section of my Department will advise him of the position. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made direct to INIS...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: 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 August 2009. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person referred to claimed asylum in the State on 2 July 2001 and had her claim examined by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner who concluded that she did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. The person in question appealed this decision to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and following consideration of the appeal the Tribunal recommended that she be recognised...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Shatter: There is currently no application pending in my Department for residency in the case of the person whose details were supplied. If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned the Deputy will of course be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.