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Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If the Deputy had any policies we could engage with him.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength, including Community Gardaí, of Blanchardstown Garda Station for the past three years and for the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as set out in the table hereunder: Blanchardstown Garda Station Station Strength Community Gardaí 31 December 2007 180 20 31 December 2008 193 24 31 December...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the deputy that the person concerned made a visa application in May of this year and was granted a multiple-entry visa until 19 June, 2010 in line with the permission to remain in the State which he then had. I should add that the father of the person to whom the Deputy refers was granted permission to remain in the State in October of 1997 under the arrangements then in...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 33 of Thursday 10 June, 2010 and the written reply to that question. The position is as set out in detail in that reply. It is open to the applicant to make a fresh visa application at any time and I would strongly urge that the refusal reasons outlined in that reply be comprehensively addressed in any fresh visa application.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that in cases involving applications for asylum it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that remain pending. However, in this case, the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim, which included an examination of the representations he submitted for consideration...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: From the information provided by the Deputy it would appear that the person concerned may have left the State without seeking the necessary re-entry visa. In such circumstances, it would be necessary for the person concerned to apply for a new visa to travel to Ireland. All persons who are visa required and who are not in possession of same may apply to their nearest Irish Embassy or...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda Commissioner and I signed the contract for an outsourced safety camera network with the preferred service provider in November, 2009 following a tender and evaluation process. In accordance with the provisions of the contract, following the necessary preparatory work rollout of the national safety camera network is scheduled to commence in October, 2010 and will increase to full...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I presume the Deputy is referring to an application for asylum in respect of the person concerned. 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.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The legislation programme of my Department is being advanced as quickly as possible. The details of the Legal Costs Bill and the Family Law Bill continue to be developed as part of that programme.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am fully committed to replacing Cork prison with a new modern prison facility at Kilworth. It is anticipated that the capacity of the new prison will be in the region of 450 and the proposed development will also include accommodation and facilities for female prisoners. The development of a new prison facility at Kilworth Co. Cork which will serve the Munster region is a key part of the...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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, which relates 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 — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The draft guidelines in respect of the procedures to be followed during test purchasing operations are being finalised at present. I intend to launch the guidelines in the autumn to coincide with commencement of the relevant provisions in section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Division including Reserves, as at the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as set out in the table hereunder: Division Strength Reserves DMR East 475 20 DMR North 824 52 DMR North Central 713 21 DMR South 640 38 DMR South Central 778 34 DMR West 795 44 Kildare 330 17...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: As previously stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question 367 of 18th May 2010, I have been informed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau that there is no requirement or obligation on Immigration Officers, nor is it common practice internationally, to ensure that the attention of non visa required nationals is drawn to the requirements that can be asked of them by Immigration officers...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau that the table below outlines the number of non-nationals who were refused permission to enter the State and the number of whom were subsequently permitted to enter the State having made an application pursuant to the Refugee Act, 1996 (as amended); Refused Permission to Land Permitted after application under Refugee Act 1996....

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Accommodation: Garda Accommodation (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The allocation and utilisation of Garda resources, including accommodation, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the houses referred to by the Deputy are not among those identified for sale by the Commissioner.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: 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 2008. All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants.The average processing time from application to decision is now at 26 months. More complicated...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person concerned made an application for residence in the State based on his marriage to a British national on 13 October 2009. The person referred to by the Deputy was informed of the decision on 13 April 2010. A request by the applicant and his spouse for a review of this decision was received on 13 May 2010. All...