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Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the data available on the costs of housing refugees in Ireland in 2012; the figures in absolute numbers and in percentage of the total bilateral overseas development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54601/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2013

45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the data available on the costs of housing refugees in Ireland in 2012; the figures in absolute numbers and in percentage of the total bilateral overseas development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54601/13]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is acceptable that asylum seekers and their children are housed in so-called reception centres which lack adequate facilities for any meaningful recreational activity; his views on whether it is imperative that children and young persons have access to open space and sports areas, irrespective of their parents' status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54342/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2013

425. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is acceptable that asylum seekers and their children are housed in so-called reception centres which lack adequate facilities for any meaningful recreational activity; his views on whether it is imperative that children and young persons have access to open space and sports areas, irrespective of their parents' status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54342/13]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 126 of 28 November 2013, if he will clarify the current residency status in view of the fact that this is the basis of the parliamentary question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52915/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2013

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 126 of 28 November 2013, if he will clarify the current residency status in view of the fact that this is the basis of the parliamentary question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52915/13]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision for more than one year, for more than two years, for more than three years, for more than four years, for more than five years and for six years or more; the cost of direct provision in 2013; the estimated costs in 2014; his plans to shorten the average time to process claims to remain in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50302/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

498. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision for more than one year, for more than two years, for more than three years, for more than four years, for more than five years and for six years or more; the cost of direct provision in 2013; the estimated costs in 2014; his plans to shorten the average time to process claims to remain in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50302/13]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status and-or eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50082/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status and-or eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50082/13]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the content of the original report in respect of determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin with particular reference to their well-founded concerns in respect of their well-being in view of the concern expressed by the United Nations in respect of the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their home country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48744/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2013

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the content of the original report in respect of determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin with particular reference to their well-founded concerns in respect of their well-being in view of the concern expressed by the United Nations in respect of the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their home country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48744/13]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48584/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2013

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48584/13]

Question· writtenPQ 976asked

976. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 27 March 2013, when she will supply the requested figures of missing unaccompanied asylum seekers' minors [46467/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

976. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 27 March 2013, when she will supply the requested figures of missing unaccompanied asylum seekers' minors [46467/13]

Question· writtenPQ 825asked

825. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the number of non-nationals who have acquired citizenship in the State since the year 2008 on the basis of their entry to the State that is an application for asylum; application for subsidiary protection; application for a stamp 2 visa; application for stamp 4 visa; and any other method of entry into the State. [46988/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

825. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the number of non-nationals who have acquired citizenship in the State since the year 2008 on the basis of their entry to the State that is an application for asylum; application for subsidiary protection; application for a stamp 2 visa; application for stamp 4 visa; and any other method of entry into the State. [46988/13]

Question· writtenPQ 802asked

802. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have applied for asylum in the years 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of asylum applications approved and refused during that period; and if he will provide the number of persons currently residing in the direct provision system. [46591/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

802. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have applied for asylum in the years 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of asylum applications approved and refused during that period; and if he will provide the number of persons currently residing in the direct provision system. [46591/13]

Question· writtenPQ 790asked

790. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 180 of 26 September 2013, where he indicated that the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 25 June 2013 would be forwarded within a week, the reason this has not happened. [46447/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

790. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 180 of 26 September 2013, where he indicated that the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 25 June 2013 would be forwarded within a week, the reason this has not happened. [46447/13]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 539 of 19 February 2013, the extent to which it has been found possible to review the entire basis on which the original decision to refuse residency status on the basis of conclusions reached in the course of that determination in the context of a report pursuant to section 13(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, was reached, with particular reference to conclusions reached under paragraphs 3.3(II) and (III) in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45483/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2013

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 539 of 19 February 2013, the extent to which it has been found possible to review the entire basis on which the original decision to refuse residency status on the basis of conclusions reached in the course of that determination in the context of a report pursuant to section 13(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, was reached, with particular reference to conclusions reached under paragraphs 3.3(II) and (III) in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45483/13]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on asylum issue protocols at the point of entry regarding lack of an ombudsman and lack of translation service. [44633/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

410. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on asylum issue protocols at the point of entry regarding lack of an ombudsman and lack of translation service. [44633/13]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 20 June 2013, wherein it was indicated that a fair and comprehensive asylum process had occurred, if cognisance has been taken of the relevant court judgment in the case of a person (details supplied) wherein considerable doubt was cast over the original decision to deport due to the subjective nature of the conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44198/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 20 June 2013, wherein it was indicated that a fair and comprehensive asylum process had occurred, if cognisance has been taken of the relevant court judgment in the case of a person (details supplied) wherein considerable doubt was cast over the original decision to deport due to the subjective nature of the conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44198/13]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43965/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43965/13]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the issue of the types and costs of the various Irish nationality certificates awarded; if the costs vary depending on whether the client is an EU citizen, other than EU national, an asylum grantee and so on; if cost to client in each case can be outlined; if cost in all cases is fully borne by the applicant and specifically say why cost to an EU citizen married to an Irish citizen is regarded as expensive considering that the administrative cost of such an application and the background examination into it would be less than other cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43913/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the issue of the types and costs of the various Irish nationality certificates awarded; if the costs vary depending on whether the client is an EU citizen, other than EU national, an asylum grantee and so on; if cost to client in each case can be outlined; if cost in all cases is fully borne by the applicant and specifically say why cost to an EU citizen married to an Irish citizen is regarded as expensive considering that the administrative cost of such an application and the background examination into it would be less than other cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43913/13]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 420 of 24 September 2013, in the case of a person (details supplied) wherein the fairness of the procedures followed in his case was again affirmed, notwithstanding the serious allegations raised by legal counsel on the person's behalf in the course of an appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal of the subjectivity of issues raised and conclusions reached, the obvious inference in respect of natural justice and due process, if it is a cause for concern that the original deciding officer in respect of the application for asylum in this particular case was never known to have made a single decision in favour of an applicant, despite having examined more than 1,500 cases; if he will, therefore, review the entire case and revoke the previous decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

290. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 420 of 24 September 2013, in the case of a person (details supplied) wherein the fairness of the procedures followed in his case was again affirmed, notwithstanding the serious allegations raised by legal counsel on the person's behalf in the course of an appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal of the subjectivity of issues raised and conclusions reached, the obvious inference in respect of natural justice and due process, if it is a cause for concern that the original deciding officer in respect of the application for asylum in this particular case was never known to have made a single decision in favour of an applicant, despite having examined more than 1,500 cases; if he will, therefore, review the entire case and revoke the previous decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/13]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

289. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43627/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

289. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43627/13]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that to date many EU countries have persisted in making part of their aid programme conditional on the purchase of goods and services in the donor country, namely tied aid, or in diluting the impact of their aid programme by including costs that, while strictly speaking are allowed under OECD DAC rules, do nothing to combat extreme poverty; the actions he is taking to stop this abuse of aid budgets by other EU countries; the extent to which Ireland itself inflates its ODA spending by including, for example the costs of housing refugees and foreign students in its ODA statistics. [42048/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2013

135. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that to date many EU countries have persisted in making part of their aid programme conditional on the purchase of goods and services in the donor country, namely tied aid, or in diluting the impact of their aid programme by including costs that, while strictly speaking are allowed under OECD DAC rules, do nothing to combat extreme poverty; the actions he is taking to stop this abuse of aid budgets by other EU countries; the extent to which Ireland itself inflates its ODA spending by including, for example the costs of housing refugees and foreign students in its ODA statistics. [42048/13]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is acceptable that asylum seekers and their children are housed in reception centres which lack adequate facilities for any meaningful recreational activity; his views on whether it is imperative that children and young persons have access to open space and sports areas irrespective of their parents' status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40891/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2013

197. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is acceptable that asylum seekers and their children are housed in reception centres which lack adequate facilities for any meaningful recreational activity; his views on whether it is imperative that children and young persons have access to open space and sports areas irrespective of their parents' status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40891/13]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if all outstanding documentation required for consideration of the case has been received in his Department in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41749/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2013

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if all outstanding documentation required for consideration of the case has been received in his Department in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41749/13]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers currently awaiting a decision; the average waiting time associated with applications for asylum; the number of residential establishments currently housing asylum seekers in the State; the weekly cost to the State to provide residential accommodation for each asylum seeker; during these placement's the attempts made at preparing these persons for future integration into the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40165/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2013

181. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers currently awaiting a decision; the average waiting time associated with applications for asylum; the number of residential establishments currently housing asylum seekers in the State; the weekly cost to the State to provide residential accommodation for each asylum seeker; during these placement's the attempts made at preparing these persons for future integration into the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40165/13]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 25 June 2013, if he will forward all outstanding responses to the question submitted at the time. [40153/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2013

180. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 25 June 2013, if he will forward all outstanding responses to the question submitted at the time. [40153/13]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to assist a person (details supplied) in securing asylum in Ireland as requested by him on the basis that he is a whistleblower (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39105/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2013

417. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to assist a person (details supplied) in securing asylum in Ireland as requested by him on the basis that he is a whistleblower (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39105/13]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position regarding an application for regularisation of residency status and consideration for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39011/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2013

151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position regarding an application for regularisation of residency status and consideration for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39011/13]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding any requirements outstanding in the context of upgrading of residency status/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38996/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2013

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding any requirements outstanding in the context of upgrading of residency status/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38996/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1133asked

1133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1119asked

1119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38595/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38595/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1093asked

1093. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress being made to reform the immigration, residency and asylum systems, particularly in relation to introducing a statutory appeals system and improving transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37952/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1093. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress being made to reform the immigration, residency and asylum systems, particularly in relation to introducing a statutory appeals system and improving transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37952/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1081asked

1081. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of an application for leave to remain in the state under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37660/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1081. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of an application for leave to remain in the state under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37660/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1075asked

1075. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for subsidiary protection in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37580/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1075. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for subsidiary protection in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37580/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1056asked

1056. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of application for permission to remain pursuant to Section 3(6) of Immigration Act 1999 and section 5 of Refugees Act 1996 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37230/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1056. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of application for permission to remain pursuant to Section 3(6) of Immigration Act 1999 and section 5 of Refugees Act 1996 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37230/13]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures he has taken, as part of a unilateral initiative by Ireland or working with our European partners, to address the ongoing serious persecution of Christians in Egypt, Syria and Iraq; if he has considered offering asylum to those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37858/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

106. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures he has taken, as part of a unilateral initiative by Ireland or working with our European partners, to address the ongoing serious persecution of Christians in Egypt, Syria and Iraq; if he has considered offering asylum to those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37858/13]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm Ireland's commitment to the universal right to seek and enjoy asylum as laid down in statutory international law; his views on whether potential asylum seekers should not be denied passage to a country that has offered safe harbour; if he will confirm that should Edward Snowden seek to transit Ireland's airspace or airports in order to avail of the grant of asylum by Venezuela or another country, that he will be allowed to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36729/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 July 2013

585. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm Ireland's commitment to the universal right to seek and enjoy asylum as laid down in statutory international law; his views on whether potential asylum seekers should not be denied passage to a country that has offered safe harbour; if he will confirm that should Edward Snowden seek to transit Ireland's airspace or airports in order to avail of the grant of asylum by Venezuela or another country, that he will be allowed to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36729/13]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

584. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to assist Mr. Edward Snowden in securing asylum in Ireland as requested by him on the basis that he is a whistleblower; if his attention has been drawn to Mr. Snowden's concerns that he would be unlikely to receive a fair trial if extradited in the United States for a number of reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 July 2013

584. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to assist Mr. Edward Snowden in securing asylum in Ireland as requested by him on the basis that he is a whistleblower; if his attention has been drawn to Mr. Snowden's concerns that he would be unlikely to receive a fair trial if extradited in the United States for a number of reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/13]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the direct provision system; the total cost to the Exchequer of the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36252/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 July 2013

539. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the direct provision system; the total cost to the Exchequer of the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36252/13]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent comments by the Ombudsman on the treatment of asylum seekers; his plan to address her concerns; if, in view of the events at the asylum accommodation centre in Millstreet, County Cork, he will order an investigation into the system of direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36247/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 July 2013

534. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent comments by the Ombudsman on the treatment of asylum seekers; his plan to address her concerns; if, in view of the events at the asylum accommodation centre in Millstreet, County Cork, he will order an investigation into the system of direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36247/13]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm Ireland's commitment to the universal right to seek and enjoy asylum as laid down in statutory international law; if he agrees that potential asylum seekers should not be denied passage to a country that has offered safe harbour; if he will confirm that should a person (details supplied) seek to transit Ireland's airspace or airports in order to avail of the grant of asylum by Venezuela or another country, that they will be allowed to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 July 2013

498. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm Ireland's commitment to the universal right to seek and enjoy asylum as laid down in statutory international law; if he agrees that potential asylum seekers should not be denied passage to a country that has offered safe harbour; if he will confirm that should a person (details supplied) seek to transit Ireland's airspace or airports in order to avail of the grant of asylum by Venezuela or another country, that they will be allowed to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/13]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a statement made by the outgoing Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, that Ireland's treatment of asylum seekers may be in breach of not just our Constitution but also international human rights' conventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35754/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2013

211. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a statement made by the outgoing Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, that Ireland's treatment of asylum seekers may be in breach of not just our Constitution but also international human rights' conventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35754/13]

Question· writtenPQ 911asked

911. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons residing here who are awaiting a decision on asylum status; the cost of accommodating those persons here; the breakdown of the nationality of those persons in State provided accommodation and those outside the direct provision system, respectively; the corresponding figures for leave to remain applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34952/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2013

911. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons residing here who are awaiting a decision on asylum status; the cost of accommodating those persons here; the breakdown of the nationality of those persons in State provided accommodation and those outside the direct provision system, respectively; the corresponding figures for leave to remain applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34952/13]

Question· writtenPQ 910asked

910. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new applicants who sought protection from the State to date in 2013; the breakdown of the nationality of those persons; the corresponding figure for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2013

910. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new applicants who sought protection from the State to date in 2013; the breakdown of the nationality of those persons; the corresponding figure for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/13]

Question· writtenPQ 909asked

909. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost of asylum accommodation for the year 2012; the cost to date in 2013; and the corresponding figures for the number of persons accommodated within the direct provision system [34950/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2013

909. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost of asylum accommodation for the year 2012; the cost to date in 2013; and the corresponding figures for the number of persons accommodated within the direct provision system [34950/13]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the eligibility for residency based on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34159/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2013

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the eligibility for residency based on humanitarian grounds in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34159/13]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers of persons who have been granted leave to remain annually for the years 2008 to 2012, inclusive, and to date for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34132/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2013

184. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers of persons who have been granted leave to remain annually for the years 2008 to 2012, inclusive, and to date for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34132/13]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons, and the nationality of those persons, who, in 2011, 2012 and the first six months of 2013, after attempting to enter here, have been transferred or returned to the UK by the Irish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33441/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2013

434. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons, and the nationality of those persons, who, in 2011, 2012 and the first six months of 2013, after attempting to enter here, have been transferred or returned to the UK by the Irish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33441/13]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

433. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have been detained following a refusal of leave to land here in 2011, 2012 and the first six months of 2013; their length of detention, place of detention, their nationality and if they were subsequently removed from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33440/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2013

433. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have been detained following a refusal of leave to land here in 2011, 2012 and the first six months of 2013; their length of detention, place of detention, their nationality and if they were subsequently removed from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33440/13]

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