Asylum

148. 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. [4518/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014

148. 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. [4518/14]

137. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine if the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service retained the original Iranian identification certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6, who submitted the document in 2006, while their other documents, including the official translation of the identification certificate, have been returned via their legal representatives, but they have not received the original identification certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4374/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014

137. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine if the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service retained the original Iranian identification certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6, who submitted the document in 2006, while their other documents, including the official translation of the identification certificate, have been returned via their legal representatives, but they have not received the original identification certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4374/14]

590. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4077/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

590. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for leave to remain in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4077/14]

584. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the 1,890 persons refused entry into the State in 2013, the number and the categories for refusal at each port of entry; the nationality of persons refused leave to land; the number and nationality of persons who subsequently applied under the Refugee Act 1996 and were permitted to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3819/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

584. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the 1,890 persons refused entry into the State in 2013, the number and the categories for refusal at each port of entry; the nationality of persons refused leave to land; the number and nationality of persons who subsequently applied under the Refugee Act 1996 and were permitted to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3819/14]

572. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to make an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014

572. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to make an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/14]

De berichten dat Sri Lanka, Thailand en het Hoge Commissariaat voor de Vluchtelingen van de Verenigde Naties (UNHCR) wanhopige christenen aan hun lot over laten

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 27 January 2014

De berichten dat Sri Lanka, Thailand en het Hoge Commissariaat voor de Vluchtelingen van de Verenigde Naties (UNHCR) wanhopige christenen aan hun lot over laten

Aan min BuZa en stass V&J reactie omtrent verlening asiel op basis van vrees vervolging voor seculiere levensovertuiging

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 27 January 2014

Aan min BuZa en stass V&J reactie omtrent verlening asiel op basis van vrees vervolging voor seculiere levensovertuiging

Präventive zahngesundheitliche Leistungen für Asylbewerber

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 January 2014

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Erkenntnisse hat die Bundesregierung darüber, dass aufgrund der Regelung in § 4 des Asylbewerberleistungsgesetzes (AsylbLG) Asylbewerber keine präventiven zahngesundheitlichen Leistungen erhalten, solange noch keine akuten Schmerzen vorhanden sind, weshalb in der Folge in vielen Fällen nur noch die Entfernung der betroffenen Zähne in Frage kommt, und inwieweit plant die Bundesregierung in diesem Bereich gesetzliche Änderungen?

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2014

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/14]

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding current residency status-eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 2014

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding current residency status-eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/14]

186. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support humanitarian aid to the 30,000 Palestinians currently resident in Yarmouk refugee camp outside Damascus in Syria. [2637/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2014

186. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support humanitarian aid to the 30,000 Palestinians currently resident in Yarmouk refugee camp outside Damascus in Syria. [2637/14]

227. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the office of the refugee applications centre are now conducting interviews of persons liable for transfer; what is the scope of an appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal against the decision to transfer a person; if it includes both the examination of the application of the regulation and of the legal and factual situation in the member state to which the applicant is being transferred; if the appeal has suspensive effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1938/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2014

227. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the office of the refugee applications centre are now conducting interviews of persons liable for transfer; what is the scope of an appeal to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal against the decision to transfer a person; if it includes both the examination of the application of the regulation and of the legal and factual situation in the member state to which the applicant is being transferred; if the appeal has suspensive effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1938/14]

226. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Bureau and the Garda National Immigration Bureau have taken to ensure that their respective procedures are consistent with Regulation (EU) No 604/2013; and if S.I. 423/2003 has been repealed. [1931/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 January 2014

226. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Bureau and the Garda National Immigration Bureau have taken to ensure that their respective procedures are consistent with Regulation (EU) No 604/2013; and if S.I. 423/2003 has been repealed. [1931/14]

Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 2014

Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish and maintain, within the Executive Office for Immigration Review, an Office of Legal Access Programs to develop and administer a system of legal orientation programs to make immigration proceedings more efficient and cost-effective by educating aliens regarding administrative procedures and legal rights under U.S. immigration law and to establish other programs to assist in providing aliens access to legal information; and (2) submit to Congress within 180 days a plan that includes a schedule to develop and deploy legal orientation programs for all detainees within 1 year after enactment of this Act. Requires the legal orientation programs to: (1) provide programs to assist detained aliens in making decisions regarding their removal and eligibility for relief from removal in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs in immigration proceedings and federal custody processes and to improve access to legal services; (2) ensure that programs and written notice of rights are available in English and the five most common native languages spoken by the detainees held in custody at that location during the preceding fiscal year; and (3) identify unaccompanied alien children, aliens with a serious mental disability, and other particularly vulnerable aliens for right to counsel considerations. Authorizes such programs to provide services to detained aliens in specified immigration (detention and removal) and asylum proceedings. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish procedures: (1) that ensure that legal orientation programs are available for all detained aliens within five days of arrival into custody; and (2) to inform such aliens of the basic procedures of immigration hearings, their rights relating to those hearings, information that may deter such aliens from filing frivolous legal claims, and a contact list of potential legal resources and providers.

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber), 16 January 2014.#Secretary of State for the Home Department v M. G.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), London.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Directive 2004/38/EC — Article 28(3)(a) — Protection against expulsion — Method for calculating the 10‑year period — Whether periods of imprisonment are to be taken into account.#Case C‑400/12.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 16 January 2014

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber), 16 January 2014.#Nnamdi Onuekwere v Secretary of State for the Home Department.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), London.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Directive 2004/38/EC — Article 16(2) and (3) — Right of permanent residence of third-country nationals who are family members of a Union citizen — Taking into consideration of periods of imprisonment of those nationals.#Case C‑378/12.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 16 January 2014

558. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of migrant-led organisations that applied for moneys under the European Refugee Fund and the European Fund for the integration of third-party nationals; if he will indicate the number of migrant-led organisations here which obtained such moneys in the recent allocation of EU funding to successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55458/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

558. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of migrant-led organisations that applied for moneys under the European Refugee Fund and the European Fund for the integration of third-party nationals; if he will indicate the number of migrant-led organisations here which obtained such moneys in the recent allocation of EU funding to successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55458/13]

555. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of all migrant-led organisations which applied for moneys from the European Refugee Fund and European Integration Fund; the number of organisations that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55425/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

555. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of all migrant-led organisations which applied for moneys from the European Refugee Fund and European Integration Fund; the number of organisations that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55425/13]

11. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress and support Ireland has given in terms of establishing humanitarian corridors to allow aid to get into Syria; the extent to which his Department will step up its efforts to support Syrian refugees and the setting up of humanitarian corridors in response to the barrel-bombing of more than 500 people in Aleppo since 15 December which included a high number of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1434/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

11. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress and support Ireland has given in terms of establishing humanitarian corridors to allow aid to get into Syria; the extent to which his Department will step up its efforts to support Syrian refugees and the setting up of humanitarian corridors in response to the barrel-bombing of more than 500 people in Aleppo since 15 December which included a high number of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1434/14]

4. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the current number of Irish persons in Syria; if he will provide an update on Irish Aid’s provision of humanitarian assistance to that country and adjoining regions; if he has raised at the EU Foreign Affairs Council the need to have an urgent and effective response to assist in the refugee crisis there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2014

4. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the current number of Irish persons in Syria; if he will provide an update on Irish Aid’s provision of humanitarian assistance to that country and adjoining regions; if he has raised at the EU Foreign Affairs Council the need to have an urgent and effective response to assist in the refugee crisis there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/14]

Verzoek om een werkbezoek te organiseren naar Bulgarije gezien de actuele ontwikkelingen omtrent de instroom van met name Syrische vluchtelingen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 January 2014

Verzoek om een werkbezoek te organiseren naar Bulgarije gezien de actuele ontwikkelingen omtrent de instroom van met name Syrische vluchtelingen

Instrument des humanitären Visums als legale Einreisemöglichkeit für Flüchtlinge

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 January 2014

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie bewertet die Bundesregierung die Entschließung des Europäischen Parlaments vom 23. Oktober 2013 (2013/2827(RSP)) als Konsequenz aus den sich wiederholenden Unglücken von Flüchtlingsbooten im Mittelmeer das Instrument des humanitären Visums, wie im Visakodex und im Schengener Grenzkodex vorgesehen, als legale Einreisemöglichkeit für Flüchtlinge in die Europäische Union zu nutzen?

Amtshilfe von Soldaten der Bundeswehr für das Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 January 2014

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Treffen Meldungen in den Medien zu, nach denen aktive Soldaten der Bundeswehr an das Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) &quot;ausgeliehen&quot; werden sollen, um dort &quot;Personalien und Dokumente&quot; von Flüchtlingen zu überprüfen und ihnen Fingerabdrücke &quot;im Rahmen der erkennungsdienstlichen Behandlung&quot; abzunehmen (Neues Deutschland, 6. Dezember 2013), und wenn ja, auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage geschieht dies?

SKILLS Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2014

SKILLS Act or Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for: (1) WIA title I, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services; and (2) WIA title II, adult education and family literacy education programs. Revises requirements to: (1) eliminate representatives of labor organizations from state workforce investment boards, and (2) specify that representatives of business on a board represent large and small businesses each of which has immediate and long-term employment opportunities in an in-demand industry or other occupation important to the state economy. Requires a state board to assist the state governor by developing: (1) policies and programs that support a comprehensive statewide workforce development system, and (2) a statewide workforce and labor market information system. Revises requirements for: (1) a state workforce development plan; (2) local workforce investment areas, boards, and plans; (3) one-stop delivery systems; and (4) the allotment of federal funds among states for employment and training activities. Eliminates specific funding for adult and dislocated worker employment and training. Specifies state use of federal funds to set up a Workforce Investment Fund. Revises requirements for: (1) within state allocations of funds; and (2) the use of funds for state and local employment and training activities, including statewide rapid response, individuals with barriers to employment grants, and adults with barriers to employment grants. Converts the national emergency grants program into a national dislocated worker grants program. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to award national dislocated worker grants to spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces or full-time duty members of the National Guard (or members who recently separated from such duties) and are in need of employment and training assistance to obtain or retain employment. Requires the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor to be the principal agency to administer WIA title I workforce investment systems for job training and employment services. Prohibits the use of funds for lobbying (with specified exceptions) and political activities (including voter registration activities). Adult Education and Family Literacy Education Act - Revises requirements for the state unified plan for adult education and literacy programs. Amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to eliminate the U.S. Employment Service. Replaces the nationwide employment statistics system, which the Secretary is required to oversee, with a nationwide workforce and labor market information system. Repeals the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970 and specified other laws. Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require employment and training services to eligible members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program be provided through the statewide workforce development system, including the one-stop delivery system. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with respect to employment and training services for refugees, and the Second Chance Act of 2007 as well as the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to such services through the statewide workforce investment system for federal, state, and local prisoner reentry programs. Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA73) to: (1) redesignate the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration the Director; and (2) require an eligible state to use a certain percentage of the federal share of the cost of vocational rehabilitation services to award grants to pay for the federal share of the cost of carrying out collaborative programs, create practical job and career readiness and training programs, and provide job placements and career advancement. Repeals the authority of the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the Department of Education to make grants and contracts for: (1) vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers, (2) recreational programs for such individuals, and (3) in-service training of vocational rehabilitation personnel. Repeals title VI (Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities) of the RA73. Revises requirements and reauthorizes appropriations for vocational rehabilitation services under the RA73. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to report to Congress regarding: (1) whether, before receiving workforce investment system training services, adults and dislocated workers have first exhausted funds received through the Federal Pell Grant program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965; and (2) a determination of the amount of administrative costs savings at the federal and state levels as a result of workforce investment system programs repealed or consolidated under this Act.

THE SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS

United States · United States Senate · 7 January 2014

Aufnahme syrischer bzw. staatenloser Flüchtlinge aus Syrien

Germany · German Bundestag · 3 January 2014

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wird sich das Bundesministerium des Innern beim Erlass der auf der Ständigen Konferenz der Innenminister und -senatoren der Länder (IMK) vom 4. bis 6. Dezember 2013 zum Tagesordnungspunkt 37 beschlossenen erneuten Aufnahmeanordnung gemäß § 23 Absatz 2 des Aufenthaltsgesetzes (AufenthG) am Wortlaut des Beschlusses (&quot;syrische Flüchtlinge&quot;) der IMK orientieren und auch staatenlose Flüchtlinge (z. B. Kurden und Palästinenser) aus Syrien mit einbeziehen (wenn nein, bitte begründen), und wie lauten die aktuellen Zahlen der Aufnahme syrischer Flüchtlinge (bitte dif-ferenzieren nach Bundesländern und nach Aufnahme infolge des IMK-Beschlusses vom Mai 2013 und nach § 22 AufenthG)? <br /> <br /> Wie viele syrische Staatsangehörige haben im Rahmen der Aufnahmeanordnungen der Länder eine Erlaubnis zum Nachzug zu in Deutschland lebenden Verwandten erhalten, und wie viele davon sind bereits eingereist?