Asylum

987 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25226/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

987 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25226/05]

953 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied). [24795/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

953 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied). [24795/05]

942 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of centres housing asylum-seekers and refugees on a yearly basis from 2000 to 2005 inclusive; the total expenditure differentiating between capital and other expenditure including rental on each centre on an annual basis since their opening to date. [24730/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

942 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of centres housing asylum-seekers and refugees on a yearly basis from 2000 to 2005 inclusive; the total expenditure differentiating between capital and other expenditure including rental on each centre on an annual basis since their opening to date. [24730/05]

937 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and when a decision is expected in this case. [24619/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

937 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and when a decision is expected in this case. [24619/05]

607 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the strong friendship and connection between the United States of America and Ireland, he will demonstrate Ireland’s commitment to peace and to its policy of neutrality by offering safe refuge to US service members seeking asylum as a means to avoid participating in the illegal occupation of Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

607 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the strong friendship and connection between the United States of America and Ireland, he will demonstrate Ireland’s commitment to peace and to its policy of neutrality by offering safe refuge to US service members seeking asylum as a means to avoid participating in the illegal occupation of Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/05]

Intransparenz bei Rückkehrberatung für AsylwerberInnen

Austria · National Council · 22 September 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Terezija Stoisits, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Intransparenz bei Rückkehrberatung für Asylwerber/innen

Immigration Relief for Hurricane Katrina Victims Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2005

Immigration Relief for Hurricane Katrina Victims Act of 2005 - Provides special immigration status to: (1) an alien beneficiary of an immigration petition, nonimmigrant fiance or fiancee K-visa, or labor certification application filed on or before August 29, 2005 (Hurricane Katrina) if the petitioner or applicant died, was disabled, or lost employment due to the damage or destruction of his or her workplace; and (2) an alien who is the grandparent of a child whose parents died as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina, if at least one of the parents was a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident. Extends for qualifying aliens who, as a result of Hurricane Katrina-related conditions, including death, injury, or inability to either file papers or travel, were unable to meet requirements respecting: (1) nonimmigrant status; (2) filing deadlines for extension or change of nonimmigrant status; (3) lawful U.S. presence; (4) diversity visa immigrant status, including derivative status for the spouse and children of a diversity immigrant who died as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina; (5) immigrant visa validity; (6) voluntary departure; (7) parole; and (8) notice of address change. Considers the alien spouse and child of a U.S. citizen who died as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina as an immediate relative. Provides that the spouse or child of a refugee, asylee, or employment-based immigrant who died as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina shall have his or her respective refugee, asylee, or status adjustment claim determined as if the death had not occurred. Provides that the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of a permanent resident alien who died as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina shall have the family-sponsored immigrant petition date as originally filed by the deceased. Maintains foreign student and exchange program status for an alien who was lawfully in such status on August 29, 2005, but failed to meet a condition of such status as a result of Hurricane Katrina, if the person is reenrolled in a qualifying program by February 1, 2006. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide temporary administrative relief to an alien who was lawfully present in the United States on August 29, 2005, and was the spouse, parent, or child of an individual who died or was disabled as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina; (2) replace identity and employment authorization documents lost, stolen, or destroyed as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina; (3) grant an age-dependent immigration benefit if the failure to meet such age requirement was caused by Hurricane Katrina; and (4) administer the oath of naturalization in any federal court without regard to residence requirements for an alien who resided in a Hurricane Katrina-affected region. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary during a major disaster-declaration period to temporarily waive employer attestation or verification requirements due to disaster-caused document loss.

Hurricane Katrina Food Assistance Relief Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2005

Hurricane Katrina Food Assistance Relief Act of 2005 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide expedited and increased food stamp benefits for households in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (including areas that were disaster-designated as a result of Hurricane Katrina) or a related condition. Includes as an eligible household a household: (1) in an affected area; (2) in which a member worked in an affected area immediately prior to August 29, 2005; (3) that was displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina or a related condition to other areas of the same or another state; (4) that the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) determines should receive relief; or (5) containing one or more individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina or a related condition. Treats lawful aliens in the same manner as refugees for food stamp household eligibility purposes. Authorizes the Secretary, under expedited procedures, to use specified food stamp program funds in FY2005-FY2006 for contracts with nonprofit organizations to support household and community efforts to address food assistance and related needs resulting from Hurricane Katrina or a related condition. Directs: (1) the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Secretary specified amounts (which shall be available without further appropriation) for food assistance to eligible recipients, including special supplemental foods for pregnant women and infants (WIC) or for other individuals with special needs, infant formula, bottled water, and fruit juices; (2) the Secretary to use additional commodity distribution funds for food assistance to such recipients. Includes as an eligible recipient a person who: (1) is a victim of Hurricane Katrina or a related condition; (2) has been displaced by Hurricane Katrina or a related condition; or (3) is temporarily housing one or more individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina or a related condition. Authorizes the Secretary to modify assistance conditions for programs under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 during the disaster recovery period for households that are victims of a disaster or in areas affected by the disaster if the households are in need of temporary food assistance. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Secretary additional WIC and commodity supplemental food program funds (which shall be available without further appropriation) for persons victimized or displaced by Hurricane Katrina or a related condition.

Reducing Immigration to a Genuinely Healthy Total (RIGHT) Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 2005

Reducing Immigration to a Genuinely Healthy Total (RIGHT) Act of 2005 - Reduces U.S. immigration levels (and visa allotments) for: (1) family-sponsored immigrants to zero; (2) diversity immigrants to zero; and (3) employment-based immigrants. Caps fiscal year humanitarian-related entries at 50,000, which shall include: (1) refugees; (2) assylees; (3) Polish, Hungarian, Soviet, and Indochinese parolees; (4) aliens whose removal is canceled and status adjusted; and (5) aliens provided permanent resident status through private legislation. Eliminates specified legalization and amnesty programs, including: (1) agricultural worker amnesty; (2) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) legalizations; (3) amnesties under the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act of 1997, and the Haitian Refugee and Immigration Fairness Act of 1998; and (4) Cuban-Haitian adjustments. Requires congressional approval for extension of designation of foreign states for temporary protected status designations. Establishes as nonimmigrant classifications: (1) spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents (currently, a preference immigrant classification); and (2) parents of U.S. adult citizens (currently, an immediate relative classification exempt from numerical immigrant limitations). Prohibits automatic citizenship by birth unless at least one of the individual's parents is, at the time of birth, a U.S. citizen or national or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Makes voting in a foreign election a basis for automatic loss of U.S. citizenship. Sets forth the instances under which illegal U.S. presence by a person shall be considered as not demonstrating good moral character for immigration purposes.

Ellen R. Sauerbrey, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Population, Refugees, and Migration), vice Arthur E. Dewey, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 6 September 2005

HRIFA Improvement Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2005

HRIFA Improvement Act of 2005 - Amends the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 to: (1) include document fraud among the grounds of inadmissibility which shall not preclude an otherwise qualifying Haitian alien from permanent resident status adjustment; and (2) provide that determinations with respect to children shall be made using the age of an individual as of the date of enactment of this Act. Permits new status adjustment applications to be filed for a limited time period. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for reopening status adjustment applications based upon the amendments made by this Act.

Uzbekistan Freedom Promotion Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

Uzbekistan Freedom Promotion Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance, with specified exceptions, to the government of Uzbekistan unless the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Uzbekistan: (1) is cooperating with an independent international inquiry into the Andijan violence, has ceased pressuring the government of Kyrgyzstan to return the refugees who fled the massacre, and is prosecuting responsible individuals; and (2) has accelerated democratic reforms and fulfilled its human rights obligations. Prohibits visa issuance to any official of the government of Uzbekistan who is credibly alleged to have ordered, acquiesced to, or participated in human rights abuses or corruption unless the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the visa issuance is in U.S. national security interests. Directs the President to: (1) freeze the financial assets and other economic resources in the United States of any official (or family member) of the government of Uzbekistan who is credibly alleged to have ordered, acquiesced to, or participated in human rights abuses, including the massacre in Andijan. (Permits lifting of such freeze if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the official or individual has been properly investigated and cleared of any wrongdoing.); (2) prohibit munitions or dual use exports to Uzbekistan unless the President certifies that the government of Uzbekistan has met the requirements of the first paragraph above; (3) expedite U.S. admission of any Uzbekistan national who is under threat of severe penalty as a result of participating in pro-democracy activities, including Uzbekistan citizens who have fled to Kyrgyzstan; and (4) transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to move all U.S. military operations from Uzbekistan.

Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

States that the Republic of Turkey should continue to demonstrate that it is meeting the Copenhagen European Council criteria for accession to the European Union (EU). Urges: (1) the removal of Turkish occupation forces from the northern one-third of Cyprus; and (2) Turkey to abandon all insistence of the right to intervene in or invade Cyprus. States that Turkey should recognize the fundamental rights of all Cypriots with respect to: (1) the right to own property; (2) the right of free movement; (3) the right of free settlement; and (4) the right of return for refugees. Calls upon Turkey to: (1) cooperate with the United Nations and Cyprus toward the discovery of the fate of every missing person; and (2) uphold human rights. Encourages Turkey to continue to modernize and democratize its own society.

Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2005

Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act of 2005 - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of certain Liberian nationals who were granted, or are eligible to apply for, temporary protected status on or after March 27, 1991.

A resolution urging the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of January 9, 2005.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2005

Commends the people of Sudan on the signing of the January 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and urges the government of National Unity of Sudan to fully implement the Agreement. Requests that the U.S. government closely monitor the Agreement's implementation and events on the ground in Sudan, including in Darfur. Urges the U.S. government to: (1) maintain sanctions on the government of Sudan until the Agreement's implementation; and (2) renew efforts to implement additional sanctions through the U.N. Security Council until peace in Darfur is achieved and those responsible for genocide and other crimes are brought to justice. Urges the government of National Unity of Sudan to use the Agreement as the basis for peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Darfur and other areas of Sudan. Supports: (1) expansion of the African Union's mission in Darfur, encouraging its continued support from the United States, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other countries and international organizations; (2) the U.N. mission in the Sudan and its expansion to protect civilians and aid workers throughout Sudan; (3) U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the southern Sudan and Darfur; and (4) international efforts to facilitate the safe return of refugees and internationally displaced persons in Sudan. Calls upon the governments of all countries in the Sudan region and around the world to support and monitor the Agreement's full implementation.

REAL GUEST Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2005

Rewarding Employers that Abide by the Law and Guaranteeing Uniform Enforcement to Stop Terrorism Act of 2005 or the REAL GUEST Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to establish a new guest worker program that replaces the current H nonimmigrant visa category with a single H-visa covering all aliens coming to the United States temporarily to perform skilled or unskilled work, where U.S. workers are not available or could not be trained in less than one year. Increases: (1) border inspectors; (2) benefits fraud inspectors; and (3) immigration and customs enforcement attorneys. Amends the Posse Comitatus Act to authorize U.S. military use for border enforcement. Suspends the visa waiver program until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies full implementation of an automated entry-exit system and the use of biometric machine readers and passports. Amends INA to establish criminal and forfeiture penalties for unlawful presence. Enhances civil and criminal penalties for document fraud and false statements of citizenship. Revises provisions respecting: (1) valid identification documents for federal benefits purposes; (2) U.S. passports; (3) Social Security cards and accounts; (4) state licenses and identification documents; (5) adjustment of status; and (6) asylum termination. Provides for federal custody of illegal aliens upon state or local request. Establishes a visa term compliance bond. Directs the Secretary to establish a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Renames the employment authorization verification pilot program as the EASI Check system, and makes such program mandatory and permanent. Sets forth program provisions. Increases employer penalties for hiring, recruiting, or referral violations, including permanent ineligibility to petition for H-visa workers. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide for individual taxpayer identification number (TIN) sharing between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (2) restrict tax credit eligibility for persons using a TIN rather than a social security number; and (3) provide maximum penalties for certain noncomplying employers. Declares that states and localities have the inherent authority to arrest, detain, or transfer aliens in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Requires Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma, to establish an immigration training demonstration project for state, local and tribal law enforcement officers. Amends the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 to: (1) revise funding provisions for federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens; (2) require an eligible health care provider in order to be paid for services to obtain and forward to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) an alien's citizenship information; and (3) eliminate coverage for Mexicans with border crossing cards.

To extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 2005

Extends through FY2007 authority to process in-country certain unmarried sons and daughters of qualified Vietnamese nationals for U.S. admission as refugees of special humanitarian concern. Requires such an alien to be at least 21 years old, and to have been unmarried as of the date of acceptance of the alien's parent for resettlement under the Orderly Departure Program or through the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Defines "qualified national" as a Vietnamese national who: (1) was interned in a reeducation camp by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, or is the widow or widower of such a person; (2) qualified and is, or was, accepted under the Orderly Departure Program or through the Consulate for U.S. admission as a refugee or immediate relative status immigrant; and (3) is, or whose surviving spouse is, presently maintaining a U.S. residence, or is awaiting departure formalities from Vietnam.

Berücksichtigung von frauenspezifischen Menschenrechtsverletzungen im Asylverfahren

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Petra Bayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Berücksichtigung von frauenspezifischen Menschenrechtsverletzungen im Asylverfahren

572 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24208/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

572 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24208/05]

545 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will re-examine or allow a further appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) seeking asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23957/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

545 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will re-examine or allow a further appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) seeking asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23957/05]

Wartime Treatment Study Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2005

Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment (from September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948) of European Americans and European Latin Americans. Requires the Commission to review: (1) civil liberties violations resulting from enforcement of the Alien Enemies Acts, Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and related directives pertaining to the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment, exchange, or deportation of European Americans and European Latin Americans; (2) U.S. government actions against European Americans under the Alien Enemies Acts and Executive Order 9066, including registration requirements, travel and property restrictions, internment, and forced abandonment of property; (3) participation by European Americans in the U.S. Armed Forces; and (4) appropriate remedies, including future protection of civil liberties during wartime. Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees to review the U.S. government's refusal to allow entry into the United States of Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution in Europe. Directs the Commission to include reviews of: (1) the rationale for such refusal, its perceived benefit, and its impact on refugees; and (2) federal refugee policy concerning those fleeing persecution or genocide.

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2005

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) to support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Authorizes additional appropriations beginning in FY2006 for Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated to expand radio broadcasting in languages spoken in Central Asia. Conditions certain assistance, including military assistance (but excluding refugee, disaster relief, food and medicine, and HIV/AIDS assistance) to a Central Asian government upon presidential certification to the appropriate congressional committees that such government meets specified requirements respecting: (1) democratization; (2) freedom of expression and the media; (3) freedom of religion, association, and the right of peaceful assembly; (4) prevention of torture; and (5) rule of law and nondiscrimination. Withholds assistance for failure to meet such requirements at 33% for the first fiscal year, 66% for the second fiscal year, and 100% (with a national security waiver for less than 100% withholding) for the third and subsequent fiscal years. Authorizes withheld amounts to be used for democracy assistance under this Act.

Wartime Treatment Study Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2005

Wartime Treatment Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment (from September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948) of European Americans and European Latin Americans. Requires the Commission to review: (1) civil liberties violations resulting from enforcement of the Alien Enemies Acts, Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and related directives pertaining to the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment, exchange, or deportation of European Americans and European Latin Americans; (2) U.S. government actions against European Americans under the Alien Enemies Acts and Executive Order 9066, including registration requirements, travel and property restrictions, internment, and forced abandonment of property; (3) participation by European Americans in the U.S. Armed Forces; and (4) appropriate remedies, including future protection of civil liberties during wartime. Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees to review the U.S. government's refusal to allow entry into the United States of Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution in Europe. Directs the Commission to include reviews of: (1) the rationale for such refusal, its perceived benefit, and its impact on refugees; and (2) federal refugee policy concerning those fleeing persecution or genocide.

Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2005

Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2005 - Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam (except for any program assisted in FY2005) unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) the government of Vietnam has made substantial progress toward releasing all political and religious prisoners from imprisonment, including respecting freedom of religion and the human rights of members of ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands or elsewhere in Vietnam; and (2) neither any official of the government of Vietnam nor any entity owned by such government was complicit in a severe form of trafficking in persons (or the government of Vietnam took appropriate steps to end such complicity). Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if increased U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance would promote the purposes of this Act or is otherwise in the U.S. national interest. Authorizes the President to provide U.S. assistance, through appropriate nongovernmental organizations, for the support of individuals and organizations to promote human rights and nonviolent democratic change in Vietnam. Declares it is U.S. policy: (1) to take such measures as are necessary to overcome the jamming of Radio Free Asia by the government of Vietnam; and (2) that educational and cultural exchange programs with Vietnam should promote progress toward freedom and democracy. Declares it is U.S. policy to offer refugee resettlement to Vietnam nationals (including members of the Montagnard ethnic minority groups) who are eligible for the Orderly Departure Program, (ODP), Resettlement Opportunities for Vietnamese Returnees (ROVR), the Amerasian Homecoming Act of 1988, or any other U.S. refugee program, but who were deemed ineligible for reasons of administrative error or certain circumstances beyond their control. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually on progress toward democracy in Vietnam.

373 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that all of the circumstances involved in an application for asylum of a young person (details supplied) have been taken into consideration prior to the issuing of a deportation order; if, in view of this person’s age, integration into Irish life and involvement in the Dublin Youth Theatre, he will re-examine this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23287/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2005

373 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that all of the circumstances involved in an application for asylum of a young person (details supplied) have been taken into consideration prior to the issuing of a deportation order; if, in view of this person’s age, integration into Irish life and involvement in the Dublin Youth Theatre, he will re-examine this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23287/05]

346 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has received an application for asylum by a person (details supplied); if consideration will be given to this person’s circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23183/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2005

346 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has received an application for asylum by a person (details supplied); if consideration will be given to this person’s circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23183/05]

Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Iceland or Norway

European Union · EUR-Lex · 29 June 2005

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2005

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY2006 for: (1) the Export-Import Bank of the United States; (2) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC); (3) the Trade and Development Agency; (4) expenses of the President in carrying out certain programs under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (5) United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (6) various bilateral economic assistance programs for foreign developing countries; (7) expenses for the Millenium Challenge Corporation; (8) the Inter-American Foundation, the African Development Foundation, and the Peace Corps; (9) global HIV/AIDS initiative; (10) international narcotics control and law enforcement and the Andean Counterdrug Initiative; (11) migration and refugee assistance; (12) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs; (13) Department of the Treasury for international affairs technical assistance and debt restructuring; (14) certain U.S. military assistance programs for foreign countries; (15) U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions; and (16) international programs and organizations. Sets forth certain limits and prohibitions on the use of appropriations for specified activities.

Asylzahlen

Austria · Federal Council · 23 June 2005

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Ing. Hermann Haller (ÖVP) an die Bundesministerin für Inneres Liese Prokop betreffend Asylzahlen

191 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current and expected residency status in the case of a person, details supplied, in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21786/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

191 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current and expected residency status in the case of a person, details supplied, in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21786/05]

182 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if asylum-seekers who apply for a judicial review of their case, having failed at all previous stages of their application for residence here, are entitled to free legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

182 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if asylum-seekers who apply for a judicial review of their case, having failed at all previous stages of their application for residence here, are entitled to free legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/05]

168 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on recent reports that it is a burden to have to implement the UNHCR’s procedures for dealing with immigrants arriving on Irish shores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18480/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

168 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on recent reports that it is a burden to have to implement the UNHCR’s procedures for dealing with immigrants arriving on Irish shores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18480/05]

64 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the claim made in Amnesty International’s report for 2005 that the Government was failing to protect the human rights of persons with disabilities, asylum seekers, prisoners and domestic violence victims; his views on the claims made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21462/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

64 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the claim made in Amnesty International’s report for 2005 that the Government was failing to protect the human rights of persons with disabilities, asylum seekers, prisoners and domestic violence victims; his views on the claims made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21462/05]

45 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider reviewing the food provided to those in benefit of direct provision to those seeking to remain in the State in view of concerns regarding its variety and appropriateness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21574/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

45 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider reviewing the food provided to those in benefit of direct provision to those seeking to remain in the State in view of concerns regarding its variety and appropriateness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21574/05]

32 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the 18,000 applications to remain in the State received to date from non-national parents of Irish born children, which have been determined to date; the number of applications refused to date; the breakdown of the reasons for such refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21460/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

32 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the 18,000 applications to remain in the State received to date from non-national parents of Irish born children, which have been determined to date; the number of applications refused to date; the breakdown of the reasons for such refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21460/05]

21 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005; the number of applications approved by the Refugee Appeals Commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain and the number of such applications granted; the number of deportation orders made and the number of such deportations carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

21 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005; the number of applications approved by the Refugee Appeals Commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain and the number of such applications granted; the number of deportation orders made and the number of such deportations carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/05]

12 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances in which officials from the Turkish Embassy were reported to have been permitted to question Kurdish persons (details supplied) who were directed to attend at the Garda National Immigration Bureau on 18 May 2005; the location at which these persons were questioned by the Turkish officials; if officials of any other embassy have been accorded similar facilities; the position in regard to these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21463/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

12 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances in which officials from the Turkish Embassy were reported to have been permitted to question Kurdish persons (details supplied) who were directed to attend at the Garda National Immigration Bureau on 18 May 2005; the location at which these persons were questioned by the Turkish officials; if officials of any other embassy have been accorded similar facilities; the position in regard to these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21463/05]

Protocol to the Agreement between the EC and Iceland and Norway establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum

European Union · European Parliament · 22 June 2005

Agreement extending to Denmark the criteria for determining the state responsible for examining applications for asylum and establishment of the Eurodac system

European Union · European Parliament · 22 June 2005

Establishment of a European Refugee Fund (2008-2013)

European Union · European Parliament · 22 June 2005

504 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he has taken, in view of the recent information provided by the Congolese Irish partnership on the widespread and systematic abuse of human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to ensure that adequate humanitarian consideration is accorded to the application of any Congolese national for leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21094/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

504 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he has taken, in view of the recent information provided by the Congolese Irish partnership on the widespread and systematic abuse of human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to ensure that adequate humanitarian consideration is accorded to the application of any Congolese national for leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21094/05]

485 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement in respect of an application for refugee status here on humanitarian grounds by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

485 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement in respect of an application for refugee status here on humanitarian grounds by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/05]

465 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has considered an application to stay in the State on humanitarian grounds in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and when a decision will be made in the case. [20640/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

465 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has considered an application to stay in the State on humanitarian grounds in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and when a decision will be made in the case. [20640/05]

464 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in respect of an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20635/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

464 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in respect of an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20635/05]

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2005

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY 2006. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such funds and transfers of funds. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY 2006 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (6) employment and training program administration; (7) workers compensation programs; (8) the Employee Benefits Security Administration; (9) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (10) the Employment Standards Administration; (11) certain special benefits, including ones for disabled coal miners; (12) the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Fund; (13) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (14) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (15) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (16) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (17) the Office of Disability Employment Policy; (18) departmental management; (19) veterans employment and training; (20) the Office of Inspector General; and (21) a working capital fund for a new core accounting system. Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY 2006 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for: (1) the Health Resources and Services Administration; (2) health education assistance loans; (3) the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Trust Fund; (4) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), for disease control, research, and training; (5) the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the John E. Fogarty International Center, the National Library of Medicine, and the Office of the Director; (6) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (7) the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (8) the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for grants to states for Medicaid, payments to health care trust funds, and program management; (9) the Health Maintenance Organization Loan and Loan Guarantee Fund; (10) the Administration for Children and Families for payments to states for child support enforcement and family support programs; (11) low-income home energy assistance; (12) refugee and entrant assistance; (13) payments to states for the child care and development block grant; (14) the social services block grant; (15) disabled voter services; (16) children and families services programs; (17) promoting safe and stable families, through family preservation and support; (18) payments to states for foster care and adoption assistance; (19) the Administration on Aging; (20) the Office of the Secretary for general departmental management; (21) administrative law judges for Medicare appeals; (22) the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; (23) the Office of Inspector General; (24) the Office for Civil Rights; (25) retirement pay and medical benefits for Public Health Service commissioned officers, and medical care of dependents and retired personnel; and (26) the public health and social services emergency fund, for activities related to countering potential biological, disease, and chemical threats to civilian populations, and to developing and implementing rapidly expandable influenza vaccine production technologies and purchasing influenza vaccine as necessary. Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY 2006 to the Department of Education for: (1) education for the disadvantaged; (2) impact aid; (3) school improvement programs; (4) Indian education; (5) innovation and improvement activities; (6) safe schools and citizenship education; (7) English language acquisition and language enhancement; (8) special education; (9) rehabilitation services and disability research; (10) special institutions for persons with disabilities, including the American Printing House for the Blind, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, the Model Secondary School for the Deaf, and Gallaudet University; (11) vocational and adult education; (12) certain student financial assistance programs, as well as federal administrative expenses for such programs (setting a maximum individual Pell Grant amount); (13) specified higher education programs; (14) Howard University; (15) the college housing and academic facilities loans program; (16) the historically Black college and university capital financing program account; (17) the Institute of Education Sciences; (18) departmental management and program administration; (19) the Office for Civil Rights; and (20) the Office of the Inspector General. Makes appropriations for FY 2006 to the: (1) Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled; (2) Corporation for National and Community Service, for domestic volunteer service programs and operating expenses, administrative expenses and salaries, and the Office of Inspector General; (3) Corporation for Public Broadcasting; (4) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (5) Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; (6) Institute of Museum and Library Services; (7) Medicare Payment Advisory Commission; (8) National Commission on Libraries and Information Science; (9) National Council on Disability; (10) National Labor Relations Board; (11) National Mediation Board; (12) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; (13) Railroad Retirement Board for the dual benefits payments account, federal payments to the railroad retirement accounts, administration, and the Office of Inspector General; and (14) Social Security Administration for payments to the Social Security trust funds, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program, administrative expenses, and the Office of Inspector General.

A resolution encouraging the protection of the rights of refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2005

Expresses appreciation and gratitude for those States which host refugees and offer refugee resettlement, and denounces the practice of warehousing refugees. Urges the Secretary of State to pursue refugee assistance models that permit refugees to enjoy all the rights recognized in: (1) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees; and (2) the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees. Calls upon the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to monitor refugee situations more effectively. Encourages: (1) those countries that have not ratified the Convention or the Protocol to do so; and (2) all countries to enact legislation or promulgate policies to provide for the legal enjoyment of the basic rights of refugees as outlined in the Convention.

Alien Gang Removal Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2005

Alien Gang Removal Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make an alien inadmissible for U.S. entry if: (1) such alien has been deported for criminal street gang participation; or (2) the consular officer or the Secretary of Homeland Security knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that such alien is a member of a criminal street gang seeking U.S. entry in furtherance of gang-related crimes or activities, or is a member of a designated criminal street gang. Defines: (1) criminal street gang; and (2) gang crime. Makes an alien deportable who: (1) is a street gang member convicted of committing or attempting to commit a gang crime; or (2) is determined by the Secretary to be a member of a designated criminal street gang. Authorizes the Attorney General to designate a group or association as a criminal street gang. Requires the Attorney General to provide specified congressional leaders with prior notice of, and the factual basis for, such designation. Provides for revocation of such designation by: (1) an Act of Congress; (2) the Attorney General's review based upon changed circumstances or national security; or (3) judicial appeal or petition to the Attorney General by a gang or association so designated. Requires mandatory detention of aliens subject to removal based upon criminal street gang membership. Makes such aliens ineligible for asylum and protection from removal to certain countries.

662 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider his decision to apply a three-year residency requirement, as part of an internal change in guidelines after 22 May 2003, for convention refugees who wish to apply for citizenship in the interests of fairness (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19862/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

662 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider his decision to apply a three-year residency requirement, as part of an internal change in guidelines after 22 May 2003, for convention refugees who wish to apply for citizenship in the interests of fairness (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19862/05]

656 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all documentation and information provided to the Irish-born child unit will be returned to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19796/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

656 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all documentation and information provided to the Irish-born child unit will be returned to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19796/05]

655 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who appoints the members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the criteria used for the selection of new members of the tribunal or for renewal or contracts of existing members; if the Civil Service Commission has any input into the selection of the members; the number of years for which it is necessary to have been practising as a barrister or solicitor prior to appointment to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the initial date of appointment and the date of renewal of appointment of each member of the tribunal; when and the location at which each tribunal member was interviewed. [19795/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

655 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who appoints the members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the criteria used for the selection of new members of the tribunal or for renewal or contracts of existing members; if the Civil Service Commission has any input into the selection of the members; the number of years for which it is necessary to have been practising as a barrister or solicitor prior to appointment to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the initial date of appointment and the date of renewal of appointment of each member of the tribunal; when and the location at which each tribunal member was interviewed. [19795/05]