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Question· writtenPQ 627asked

654 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members appointed to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the date on which they were appointed; if each member of the tribunal works on a full-time or part-time basis and holds a temporary or permanent contact; and the number of hours worked or cases heard per member in 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005. [19794/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

654 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members appointed to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the date on which they were appointed; if each member of the tribunal works on a full-time or part-time basis and holds a temporary or permanent contact; and the number of hours worked or cases heard per member in 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005. [19794/05]

Question· writtenPQ 626asked

653 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount which has been paid to members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal in 2002, 2003 and 2004; the amount which has been paid to each member of the tribunal respectively in 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the number of cases which have been heard per member of the tribunal. [19793/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

653 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount which has been paid to members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal in 2002, 2003 and 2004; the amount which has been paid to each member of the tribunal respectively in 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the number of cases which have been heard per member of the tribunal. [19793/05]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

652 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the training which is given to each Refugee Appeals Tribunal member; the duration of such training; and the frequency with which such training is renewed. [19792/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

652 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the training which is given to each Refugee Appeals Tribunal member; the duration of such training; and the frequency with which such training is renewed. [19792/05]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

629 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of persons (details supplied) will be reviewed; if any avenue of appeal remains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19443/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

629 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of persons (details supplied) will be reviewed; if any avenue of appeal remains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19443/05]

Question· writtenPQ 595asked

621 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will give consideration to the wish of a person (details supplied) in County Clare to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19353/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

621 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will give consideration to the wish of a person (details supplied) in County Clare to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19353/05]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

607 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain here will be granted to a person (details supplied) residing in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19253/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

607 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain here will be granted to a person (details supplied) residing in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19253/05]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

592 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role and responsibilities of the ministerial decisions unit in the immigration, asylum and citizenship division of his Department; if any ministerial functions, powers or duties have been delegated, either expressly or implicitly, to civil servants in that unit; if there is any difference in the relationship between the Minister and civil servants in that unit and elsewhere in the Department; and if so, the nature of the difference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19108/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

592 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role and responsibilities of the ministerial decisions unit in the immigration, asylum and citizenship division of his Department; if any ministerial functions, powers or duties have been delegated, either expressly or implicitly, to civil servants in that unit; if there is any difference in the relationship between the Minister and civil servants in that unit and elsewhere in the Department; and if so, the nature of the difference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19108/05]

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 317 (109th)referred

Honoring Lao and Hmong veterans and their refugee families and the 30th year of the end of the Indochina conflict in Laos.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2005

Honors refugee Lao and Hmong veterans and their families who suffered, sacrificed, and died, along with the armed forces and clandestine forces of the United States, during the Indochina conflict in Laos. Recognizes and deeply appreciates the important and invaluable contributions of Lao- and Hmong-Americans to the people of the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 306 (109th)referred

To recognize and honor the world's nearly 20,000,000 refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2005

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) World Refugee Day is dedicated to recognize and honor refugees throughout the world; (2) within the framework of international solidarity, there should be better refugee protection; and (3) all refugees should be treated with respect for their human rights and dignity.

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

92 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Irish Permanent Mission to the United Nations will support the request of Bhutanese refugees sheltered in seven camps in south-eastern Nepal to return in safety to their home country; if the mission supports the request that the King of Bhutan accept the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as an independent monitor of verified repatriation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18509/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

92 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Irish Permanent Mission to the United Nations will support the request of Bhutanese refugees sheltered in seven camps in south-eastern Nepal to return in safety to their home country; if the mission supports the request that the King of Bhutan accept the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as an independent monitor of verified repatriation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18509/05]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

413 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average length of time it takes for a judicial review application by an asylum seeker to be processed; the average length of time that elapses between the date the notice of motion issues grounding application for leave to apply by way of judicial review against a decision of his, the Office of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner or the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the hearing of the leave application; the average time that elapses between the date of the hearing of the leave application and the hearing of the full judicial review application. [18442/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

413 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average length of time it takes for a judicial review application by an asylum seeker to be processed; the average length of time that elapses between the date the notice of motion issues grounding application for leave to apply by way of judicial review against a decision of his, the Office of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner or the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the hearing of the leave application; the average time that elapses between the date of the hearing of the leave application and the hearing of the full judicial review application. [18442/05]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

382 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason persons (details supplied) in County Cork who attended for interview at the Garda national immigration bureau on 18 May 2005 were taken to the Turkish Embassy; if they were then interviewed at the embassy; if it is normal procedure to bring persons to the embassy of the country from which they are seeking asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18112/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

382 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason persons (details supplied) in County Cork who attended for interview at the Garda national immigration bureau on 18 May 2005 were taken to the Turkish Embassy; if they were then interviewed at the embassy; if it is normal procedure to bring persons to the embassy of the country from which they are seeking asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18112/05]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

371 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the passport of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be returned to them as they require it for their application for housing with their local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

371 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the passport of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be returned to them as they require it for their application for housing with their local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/05]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

364 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 297 of 1 September 2005, the progress in the case; if the further information submitted is acceptable; and when a decision is likely in the case. [17816/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

364 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 297 of 1 September 2005, the progress in the case; if the further information submitted is acceptable; and when a decision is likely in the case. [17816/05]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

301 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the funding provided by his Department to asylum seekers in 2004; his views on whether it is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18217/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

301 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the funding provided by his Department to asylum seekers in 2004; his views on whether it is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18217/05]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

138 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the outcome of an appeal of a decision on an application for refugee status by a person (details supplied) which was lodged in late 2004 or early 2005. [17772/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2005

138 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the outcome of an appeal of a decision on an application for refugee status by a person (details supplied) which was lodged in late 2004 or early 2005. [17772/05]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3073/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verleumdungsverfahren gegen Asylwerberin

Austria · National Council · 25 May 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Stadlbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend Verleumdungsverfahren gegen Asylwerberin <i>(nach Vergewaltigung im Flüchtlingslager Traiskirchen)</i>

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

178 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is aware that a person (details supplied) who was deported on 19 May 2005 had an appeal pending against the refusal of asylum; and, if so, the grounds on which due process was set aside in this instance. [17510/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

178 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is aware that a person (details supplied) who was deported on 19 May 2005 had an appeal pending against the refusal of asylum; and, if so, the grounds on which due process was set aside in this instance. [17510/05]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

312 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will describe each property which has been acquired or leased by the State to accommodate asylum seekers; when agreements were signed in respect of each property; the cost of each transaction; the number of asylum seekers accommodated in each property; the position of each property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16993/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2005

312 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will describe each property which has been acquired or leased by the State to accommodate asylum seekers; when agreements were signed in respect of each property; the cost of each transaction; the number of asylum seekers accommodated in each property; the position of each property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16993/05]

Bill· HRH.R. 2601 (109th)open

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2005

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of State for FY 2006 and 2007 for the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences, certain international commissions, and migration and refugee assistance. Amends federal criminal law to prescribe criminal penalties for interfering with the protective functions of special agents of the Department of State and the Foreign Service. Amends specified Foreign Service and State Department law regarding: (1) retention of medical reimbursements; (2) the Buying Power Maintenance account; (3) no obligation of the Secretary of State to convene an Accountability Review Board pertaining to certain destructive incidents at U.S. government missions in Afghanistan and Iraq; and (4) repeal of the prohibition against the eligibility of persons doing business with Libya for contracts under the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986. Revises requirements for the organization and personnel of the Department of State, including: (1) education allowances, official residence expenses, increased limits applicable to post differentials and danger pay allowances, and an overseas equalization and comparability pay adjustment; (2) home leave after 12 (currently 18) months of continuous foreign service; (3) a Fellowship of Hope Program; (4) suspension without pay of a foreign service member when reasonable cause exists to believe the member has committed a crime liable to imprisonment; (5) death gratuity for the surviving dependents of a Foreign Service employee; (6) repeal of the recertification requirement for members of the Senior Foreign Service; and (7) limited appointments in the Foreign Service. Expresses congressional support for proposed changes to the career development program for members of the Senior Foreign Service. Urges the Secretary of State to make best efforts to establish U.S. consular posts in Pusan, South Korea, and Hat Yai, Thailand. Authorizes the Secretary to provide for U.S. participation in the Regional Emerging Disease Intervention (REDI) Center in Singapore. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Repeals the mandate that the United States retain ownership of the Palazzo Corpi building in Istanbul, Turkey, where the International Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue is located. International Broadcasting Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 - Amends the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to make annual grants available to the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. Makes broadcasting to Cuba independent of the Voice of America, and allows such broadcasts to use, under leasing agreements, the Amplitude Modulation (AM) band (currently prohibited), the Frequency Modulation (FM) band, and the Short-wave (SW) band. Establishes permanent authority for Radio Free Asia. Authorizes the Broadcasting Board of Governors to provide for payment of school expenses for dependents of broadcasting personnel stationed in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Declares statements of policy relating to democracy in Iran, the dual gateway policy of the Government of Ireland, and a Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorism Initiative. Requires certain reports on Haiti, protection of refugees from North Korea, U.S. actions to encourage respect for human rights, services for children with autism at overseas missions, Internet jamming, and Department of State employment composition. Declares the sense of Congress on Korean Fulbright programs and the location of international institutions in Africa. Prohibits State Department participation in commemorations relating to leaders of Imperial Japan connected to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

311 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the rate of direct provision allocated to asylum seekers was last increased; his plans to increase the amount of direct provision; if the current amount is sufficient; his plans to allow asylum seekers to engage in paid work to supplement this income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

311 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the rate of direct provision allocated to asylum seekers was last increased; his plans to increase the amount of direct provision; if the current amount is sufficient; his plans to allow asylum seekers to engage in paid work to supplement this income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/05]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

310 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined whether the system of direct provision and the placing of asylum seekers in accommodation centres is in contravention of the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 40.1 of the Constitution or the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

310 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined whether the system of direct provision and the placing of asylum seekers in accommodation centres is in contravention of the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 40.1 of the Constitution or the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/05]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

47 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has carried out its own review of the living conditions and health of asylum seekers in accommodation across Ireland since their introduction in 2000; the findings of such reviews; if his Department is satisfied with the living conditions and health of asylum seekers in accommodation centres; when his Department intends to carry out the next review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16167/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

47 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has carried out its own review of the living conditions and health of asylum seekers in accommodation across Ireland since their introduction in 2000; the findings of such reviews; if his Department is satisfied with the living conditions and health of asylum seekers in accommodation centres; when his Department intends to carry out the next review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16167/05]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

64 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the call made by a person (details supplied) for the publication of a breakdown of the decisions made by members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; if he will publish such details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16126/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

64 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the call made by a person (details supplied) for the publication of a breakdown of the decisions made by members of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; if he will publish such details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16126/05]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

35 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to confer immigration status on persons (details supplied) who were granted work permits due to the fact that they were resident here as asylum seekers prior to 28 July 1999. [16011/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

35 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to confer immigration status on persons (details supplied) who were granted work permits due to the fact that they were resident here as asylum seekers prior to 28 July 1999. [16011/05]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

24 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications to remain in the State received to date from non-national parents of Irish-born children; the number of such applications that have been determined to date, giving those granted and those refused; if there is an appeals process in respect of applications turned down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16124/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

24 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications to remain in the State received to date from non-national parents of Irish-born children; the number of such applications that have been determined to date, giving those granted and those refused; if there is an appeals process in respect of applications turned down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16124/05]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

17 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date; 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. [16123/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

17 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date; 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. [16123/05]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the enormous expenditure of taxpayers’ money on asylum seeker accommodation and services and the legal process is fully justified and properly and efficiently expended and that all appropriate procurement procedures are properly followed; and his proposals for an independent examination of the system with a view to reporting on the current arrangements and establishing a more open, transparent, efficient and cost effective process. [16226/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

8 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the enormous expenditure of taxpayers’ money on asylum seeker accommodation and services and the legal process is fully justified and properly and efficiently expended and that all appropriate procurement procedures are properly followed; and his proposals for an independent examination of the system with a view to reporting on the current arrangements and establishing a more open, transparent, efficient and cost effective process. [16226/05]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

162 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on Ireland’s policy in dealing with women who arrive here and who have fled their homes due to gender-based violence; and if specific measures are in place to ensure that the victims of such crimes are not forcibly returned to situations of risk. [15740/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

162 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on Ireland’s policy in dealing with women who arrive here and who have fled their homes due to gender-based violence; and if specific measures are in place to ensure that the victims of such crimes are not forcibly returned to situations of risk. [15740/05]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

429 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if asylum seekers who have been granted the right to work and asylum seekers granted leave to remain in this State as the parent of an Irish-born child are subject to different criteria in registering for a VEC course than asylum seekers who do not come under these categories. [15283/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2005

429 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if asylum seekers who have been granted the right to work and asylum seekers granted leave to remain in this State as the parent of an Irish-born child are subject to different criteria in registering for a VEC course than asylum seekers who do not come under these categories. [15283/05]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

385 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of contracts awarded by the Reception and Integration Agency in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 to date in respect of accommodation and services; and the value of each individual contract awarded. [15358/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2005

385 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of contracts awarded by the Reception and Integration Agency in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 to date in respect of accommodation and services; and the value of each individual contract awarded. [15358/05]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

383 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures followed by the Reception and Integration Agency in arranging contracts for accommodation and services; and if these procedures have been followed in all cases. [15356/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2005

383 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures followed by the Reception and Integration Agency in arranging contracts for accommodation and services; and if these procedures have been followed in all cases. [15356/05]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

328 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the accommodation at a location (details supplied) in County Limerick is suitable hostel accommodation for non-national mothers and babies; if the recent outbreak of illness which affected mothers and babies is not connected to the water supply; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the location is isolated in woodland and that residents find it very difficult to settle; if, taking all the factors into account, thetransfer of these persons to a more suitable location will be expedited and use of the facility discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14883/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2005

328 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the accommodation at a location (details supplied) in County Limerick is suitable hostel accommodation for non-national mothers and babies; if the recent outbreak of illness which affected mothers and babies is not connected to the water supply; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the location is isolated in woodland and that residents find it very difficult to settle; if, taking all the factors into account, thetransfer of these persons to a more suitable location will be expedited and use of the facility discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14883/05]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the safeguards which are in place to ensure that genuine refugees arriving here are not refused leave to land on the basis of insufficient documentation to prove their identity; and if none of the 1,117 persons refused leave to land in the first quarter of 2004 as reported by the Refugee Application Commissioner were genuine refugees. [14790/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2005

273 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the safeguards which are in place to ensure that genuine refugees arriving here are not refused leave to land on the basis of insufficient documentation to prove their identity; and if none of the 1,117 persons refused leave to land in the first quarter of 2004 as reported by the Refugee Application Commissioner were genuine refugees. [14790/05]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will personally review from a humanitarian point of view the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2005

263 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will personally review from a humanitarian point of view the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/05]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

215 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the details of the settlement reached with the residents of Dublin Road, Kilkenny, relative to the site at Leggetsrath, Dublin Road, Kilkenny, which was leased for use by the RIA; the total legal costs borne by his Department; the total rent paid by his Department; the date the lease ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14201/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2005

215 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the details of the settlement reached with the residents of Dublin Road, Kilkenny, relative to the site at Leggetsrath, Dublin Road, Kilkenny, which was leased for use by the RIA; the total legal costs borne by his Department; the total rent paid by his Department; the date the lease ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14201/05]

Bill· HRH.R. 2092 (109th)referred

Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 2005

Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to provide increased protections and eligibility for family-sponsored immigrants. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to adjust the status of aliens who would otherwise be inadmissible (due to unlawful presence, document fraud, or other specified grounds of inadmissibility) if such aliens have been in the United States for at least five years and meet other requirements. Establishes the Task Force on Fraudulent Immigration Documents. Authorizes S (witness or informant) nonimmigrant status for aliens in possession of critical reliable information concerning commercial alien smuggling or trafficking in immigration documents. Requires petitioners for nonimmigrant labor to describe their efforts to recruit lawful permanent residents (LPRs) or U.S. citizens. Makes permanent an INA provision allowing adjustment of status of certain aliens for whom family-sponsored or employment-based applications or petitions were filed by a specified date. Lessens immigration consequences for minor criminal offenses. Eliminates retroactive changes in grounds of inadmissibility and removal. Increases the worldwide level of diversity immigrants. Authorizes adjustment of status for certain nationals or citizens of Haiti and Liberia. Eliminates mandatory detention in expedited removal proceedings. Amends the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 to: (1) waive document fraud as a ground of inadmissibility; and (2) address determinations with respect to children. Eliminates the one-year filing requirement for asylum applicants. Includes gender persecution within the particular social group category of persecution. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to eliminate a provision prohibiting restrictions on the communication of immigration status information by a government entity. Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act) to eliminate a provision requiring an alien's verification of eligibility for public benefits. Eliminates state authority under INA to carry out immigration functions. Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to clarify eligibility for relief. Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (VAWA) to apply that Act's deportation protections for transitional relief to all VAWA petitioners. Provides a range of immigration protections for abused aliens. Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998, to provide access to legal services for such aliens. Amends the Welfare Reform Act to make such aliens eligible for certain public benefits. Authorizes the Attorney General to award trafficking-related law enforcement training grants to eligible entities.

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will allow a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 remain at her present address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13864/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will allow a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 remain at her present address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13864/05]

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