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Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (13 Apr 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 5th January, 2005, 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 — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, sets out the law governing citizenship of Ireland. The Act distinguishes between the right to citizenship by birth and descent and the acquisition of citizenship through the naturalisation process. The provisions of the Act have been amended with due regard to the Good Friday Agreement and I have no plans to further amend the Act.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy will appreciate, my Department is not responsible for the provision of medical supports and services in the community generally. Arrangements were made some time ago to respond to any outstanding counselling or medical needs arising from the Stardust fire disaster and the Stardust Victims Committee was made aware of how individuals could express an interest in availing of those...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The average processing time from application to decision is now at 25 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average, while an element of straightforward cases can be dealt with in less than that timescale. I am unhappy with the length of time it takes to process citizenship applications. I have initiated steps within my Department to provide for a speedier...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (13 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: There are no plans to introduce a redundancy scheme for the Defence Forces; in fact, limited recruitment has been taking place since 2010 in the context of the Employment Control Framework (ECF) for the Defence Forces. The Government is focused firmly on maintaining the operational efficiency of the Permanent Defence Force within the resource envelope made available by Government. I am...

Written Answers — Property Services: Property Services (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009, which has passed through the Seanad and is currently awaiting Dail Committee Stage, contains provisions which will greatly strengthen consumer protection for intending purchasers of houses and apartments. The Bill provides for establishment of the Property Services Regulatory Authority to control and supervise auctioneers, estate agents and...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 28 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, inserted by section 11 of the Children Act 1997, regarding appointment of a guardian ad litem for a child and provision for separate representation of the guardian ad litem, has not been commenced. I am presently considering the possible commencement of the section.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I can inform the Deputy that registration in the Land Registry is governed by the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 1964 & 2006 and the Land Registration Rules 1972 – 2010. The usual practice is to seek the advice of a practising solicitor who would be in a position to advise the client and prepare the necessary documentation based on a consideration of all of the factors relevant to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: During 2010 a total of 24 retired public servants were retained by my Department and the agencies under its remit for the purposes outlined by the Deputy, at a cost of approximately €122,000. These figures do not include An Garda Síochána as it was not possible to obtain the details in the time available. I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. I can inform the Deputy that no cost has been incurred as a result of changing signs where existing signs in Irish did not meet the requirements in terms of Irish text required by 2012. In relation to the anticipated cost of ensuring compliance with the requirements under the Official Languages Act to replace any sign currently in English...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and my Department has no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which are specified in section 5 as follows: - management of the Courts; - provision of support services for...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned applied for asylum on 6 March, 2002. Her asylum application was considered by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, both of whom concluded that the person concerned did not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee. Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of...

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Review: Commercial Rent Review (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 prohibits upward only rent reviews in respect of leases entered into after 28 February 2010. As regards leases which existed prior to that date, the Programme for Government indicates that legislation will be introduced to end upward only rent reviews for such leases. I am in consultation with the Attorney General with a view to...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The position is that the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the verdict in specific cases. A specific offence of assault of a peace officer (including a member of an Garda Síochána) acting in the course of his or her duty is provided for in section 19 of the...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of courthouses is the responsibility of the Courts Service and my Department has no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which are specified in section 5 as follows: - management of the Courts; - provision of support services for the...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is my intention that in immigration-related matters, civil partnerships registered in Ireland or recognised by Irish law will, so far as is possible, be treated the same as marriages. It would be consistent with this approach to apply the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) to the civil partners of Irish citizens. It would be my intention to bring...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I refer the Deputy to my detailed reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 208 of Tuesday, 22 March, 2011, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 293 together. I am aware of the website referred to. Section 23 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 provides for offences in relation to the advertisement of services in circumstances or manner which give rise to the reasonable inference that the premises is a brothel or that the service is one of prostitution. Advertisement in this...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of courthouses is the responsibility of the Courts Service and my Department has no role or responsibility in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which are specified in section 5 as follows: - management of the Courts; - provision of...

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Review: Commercial Rent Review (12 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Programme for Government, which indicates that legislation will be introduced to end upward-only rent reviews for existing leases, does not distinguish between lease types. I am in consultation with the Attorney General with a view to progressing this matter as expeditiously as possible.