Asylum

345 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers deported in the past 12 months; the numbers of each nationality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10670/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

345 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers deported in the past 12 months; the numbers of each nationality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10670/04]

344 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of asylum seekers resident here from the Czech Republic after the accession of that country to the EU in May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10657/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

344 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of asylum seekers resident here from the Czech Republic after the accession of that country to the EU in May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10657/04]

341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain in the State in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited. [10525/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain in the State in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited. [10525/04]

340 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for family reunification will be expedited in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [10490/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

340 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for family reunification will be expedited in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [10490/04]

338 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to deport a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in view of the good work they are doing in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10461/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

338 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to deport a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in view of the good work they are doing in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10461/04]

132 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers who have been issued with deportation orders in each month since January 2002; the number who have Irish born children issued with deportation orders in each month since January 2002; the number of persons affected by the issue of deportation orders in each month since January 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10336/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

132 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers who have been issued with deportation orders in each month since January 2002; the number who have Irish born children issued with deportation orders in each month since January 2002; the number of persons affected by the issue of deportation orders in each month since January 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10336/04]

Weisungen an die BH Gmünd

Austria · Federal Council · 31 March 2004

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Weisungen an die BH <i>(Bezirkshauptmannschaft)</i> Gmünd <i>(Familientrennungen bei Asylwerbern)</i>

433 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has issued an order prohibiting a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny from providing advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in the Ormond Hostel, John’s Green, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9621/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

433 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has issued an order prohibiting a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny from providing advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in the Ormond Hostel, John’s Green, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9621/04]

431 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the refugee status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9617/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

431 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the refugee status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9617/04]

United States Assistance for Civilians Affected by Conflict Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2004

United States Assistance for Civilians Affected by Conflict Act of 2004 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to: (1) appoint a Special Coordinator to ensure that Federal departments and agencies responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs and national security undertake advance planning, coordinated action, and harmonized execution to respond to complex humanitarian emergencies in foreign countries and to ensure that such planning and action is consistent with the national interests of the United States; and (2) take specified actions to respond to such emergencies. Authorizes fiscal year appropriations to the President for international disaster assistance. Authorizes the President to develop and undertake protection initiatives, including protection initiatives for women and children who are refugees or displaced persons, or living in areas affected by a complex humanitarian emergency. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees should review its personnel practices to: (1) ensure that senior protection officers are assigned to the posts where women and children are in the most danger of gender-based violence or exploitation, and to ensure that more female staff are present in refugee or displaced persons camps; and (2) facilitate the permanent hiring of successful junior professional officers following their initial tours of duty. Declares that it shall be U.S. policy to ensure that U.S.-funded organizations that respond to complex humanitarian emergencies in foreign countries have the resources to address the specific health needs of women affected by such emergencies. Amends the Act to authorize the President to provide assistance: (1) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to foreign crises, including acts of ethnic cleansing, mass killings and genocide, peace and humanitarian intervention operations, and armed ethnic or civil conflicts; (2) to support the transition to democracy and long-term development in countries emerging from political instability or conflict; (3) to victims of foreign civil strife and warfare; and (4) for famine relief. Directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for the protection of women and children who are internally displaced, made refugees, or otherwise affected by a complex humanitarian emergency. Directs the Special Coordinator to maintain an information database and develop an early warning list related to occurrences of gender-based violence or exploitation of children during a complex humanitarian emergency. Directs the The Secretary to urge the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to work with nongovernmental organizations to implement a model `whistleblower' system under which humanitarian workers, refugees, and internally displaced persons can report gender-based violence or exploitation of children. Prohibits assistance to a nongovernmental organization that assists refugees or displaced persons if such organization does not adopt a code of conduct that incorporates specified provisions respecting sexual exploitation of children and others by humanitarian workers. Expresses the sense of Congress that all U.S. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and multilateral organizations that are implementing U.S. humanitarian assistance programs should review their administrative, management, and employment practices at refugee and displaced persons camps for the purposes of: (1) increasing the number of women involved in the distribution of food and humanitarian supplies; and (2) educating providers and beneficiaries of humanitarian assistance about the seriousness of gender-based violence and exploitation of children. Amends the Act to include in foreign military training and education the protection of displaced civilians, especially women and children.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2004

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States deplores the past and continuing violation of the human rights and religious freedoms of minority populations in Arab countries; (2) with respect to Jews and Christians displaced from Arab countries, for any comprehensive Middle East peace agreement to be enduring, constitute an end to Middle East conflict, and provide for finality of all claims, the agreement must resolve all outstanding issues, including the rights of all peoples displaced from Arab countries; and (3) the United States will work to ensure that both the Law of Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional Period and the permanent constitution are universally applied to all groups forced to leave Iraq. Urges the President to: (1) instruct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations and all U.S. representatives in bilateral and multilateral fora that, when the United States considers resolutions that allude to the issue of Middle East refugees, the U.S. delegation should ensure that the relevant text refers to multiple refugee populations that have been caused by the Arab-Israeli conflict and any explicit reference to the resolution of the Palestinian refugee issue is matched by a similar reference to the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries; and (2) make clear that the United States supports the position that the issue of refugees and the mass violations of human rights of minorities in Arab countries must be resolved in a manner that includes redress for the rights of all refugees displaced from Arab countries and recognition that Jewish and Christian property, schools, and community property were lost as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Aufnahme abgelehnter türkischer Asylbewerber und abzuschiebender türkischer Staatsbürger bzw. ehemaliger türkischer Staatsbürger in der Türkei (G-SIG: 15042180)

Germany · German Bundestag · 26 March 2004

SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 2004

SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide a two year extension of supplemental security income (SSI) in FY 2005 through 2007 for qualified aliens (including asylees and certain Cuban and Haitian entrants).

Bundesbetreuungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 24 March 2004

Entlastung des Flüchtlingslagers Traiskirchen

Austria · National Council · 24 March 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Otto Pendl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Entlastung des Flüchtlingslagers Traiskirchen

Nutzung des Arbeitskräftepotentials von Asylwerber/innen durch Bevorzugung von Saisoniers

Austria · National Council · 24 March 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Erika Scharer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Nutzung des Arbeitskräftepotentials von Asylwerbern/innen durch Bevorzugung von Saisoniers

146 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of refugees and asylum seekers facilitated at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9361/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

146 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of refugees and asylum seekers facilitated at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9361/04]

145 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the lack of adequate facilities available at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare for asylum seekers-refugees vis-à-vis a playroom for children; if his Department has plans or proposals to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

145 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the lack of adequate facilities available at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare for asylum seekers-refugees vis-à-vis a playroom for children; if his Department has plans or proposals to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/04]

144 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a social worker and social services-medical services for refugees-asylum seekers at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9359/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

144 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a social worker and social services-medical services for refugees-asylum seekers at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9359/04]

143 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare can have as many as two adults and four children confined to one room; the plans his Department has to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9358/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

143 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare can have as many as two adults and four children confined to one room; the plans his Department has to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9358/04]

142 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare, where asylum seekers and refugees are staying have no adequate place to meet with public representatives, solicitors and so on; the plans his Department has to ensure that adequate facilities are provided for the persons concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9357/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

142 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare, where asylum seekers and refugees are staying have no adequate place to meet with public representatives, solicitors and so on; the plans his Department has to ensure that adequate facilities are provided for the persons concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9357/04]

141 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare where there are asylum seekers and refugees being housed, has major problems with the availability of food to certain persons who, due to religious beliefs, are unable to accept the food that is being provided for them and that no alternative food is being supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9356/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

141 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare where there are asylum seekers and refugees being housed, has major problems with the availability of food to certain persons who, due to religious beliefs, are unable to accept the food that is being provided for them and that no alternative food is being supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9356/04]

140 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the cost to his Department for the past three years of the hire, rent and so on of a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare to house asylum seekers and refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9355/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

140 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the cost to his Department for the past three years of the hire, rent and so on of a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare to house asylum seekers and refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9355/04]

531 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to encourage refugees and asylum seekers to register and exercise their right to vote at the elections in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8364/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

531 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to encourage refugees and asylum seekers to register and exercise their right to vote at the elections in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8364/04]

564 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Garda identification allocated to asylum seekers will be sufficient proof of identity to give to returning officers in polling stations, should asylum seekers wish to vote in the upcoming European and local elections, as they do not hold Irish passports or Irish drivers’ licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8834/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

564 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Garda identification allocated to asylum seekers will be sufficient proof of identity to give to returning officers in polling stations, should asylum seekers wish to vote in the upcoming European and local elections, as they do not hold Irish passports or Irish drivers’ licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8834/04]

558 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the electoral regulations to specify that the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, asylum seekers identity cards may be accepted as proof of identity for voting purposes at the local and European elections in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

558 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the electoral regulations to specify that the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, asylum seekers identity cards may be accepted as proof of identity for voting purposes at the local and European elections in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/04]

530 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to address the difficulties which will be faced by refugees and asylum seekers who are registered to vote but who will be unable to exercise their right to vote owing to the fact that, in many cases, their only identification, the Garda National Immigration Bureau photo card, is not among the designated list of acceptable forms of identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8363/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

530 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to address the difficulties which will be faced by refugees and asylum seekers who are registered to vote but who will be unable to exercise their right to vote owing to the fact that, in many cases, their only identification, the Garda National Immigration Bureau photo card, is not among the designated list of acceptable forms of identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8363/04]

495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/04]

482 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for refugee status for persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8571/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

482 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for refugee status for persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8571/04]

474 Mr. English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds; if their reasons for remaining will be taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8442/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

474 Mr. English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds; if their reasons for remaining will be taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8442/04]

472 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the religious, ethnic and cultural division which originally forced a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to seek asylum here; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these dangers still exist and that a return to their native land will be life threatening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8426/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

472 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the religious, ethnic and cultural division which originally forced a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to seek asylum here; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these dangers still exist and that a return to their native land will be life threatening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8426/04]

460 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review a deportation order in regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will give consideration to this person’s situation. [8253/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

460 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review a deportation order in regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will give consideration to this person’s situation. [8253/04]

North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2004

North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the human rights of North Koreans should remain a key concern in future negotiations between the United States, North Korea, and other parties in Northeast Asia; (2) the United States should increase its support for radio broadcasting to North Korea; (3) the United Nations has a significant role to play in promoting and improving human rights in North Korea; (4) the United States should pursue an international agreement to adopt a `first asylum' policy, modeled on the first asylum policy for Vietnamese refugees, that guarantees safe haven to North Korean refugees; (5) the Government of China has obligated itself to provide the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with unimpeded access to North Koreans inside its borders to enable UNHCR to determine whether they are refugees and whether they require assistance; and (6) the United States should promote measures similar to humanitarian parole or temporary protected status granted in countries that neighbor North Korea. Authorizes the President to: (1) provide grants to private, nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increase the availability of information inside North Korea by increasing the availability of information sources not controlled by the Government of North Korea; (3) provide assistance to the World Food Program and to U.S. nongovernmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to North Koreans inside North Korea; and (4) provide assistance to organizations or persons that provide humanitarian assistance or legal assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of the Government of North Korea. Prohibits U.S. agency humanitarian or nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of North Korea without certification that North Korea has taken steps to ensure the humanitarian, nonpolitical use of such assistance. States that for refugee or asylum status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a national of the Democratic Republic of Korea shall not be considered a national of the Republic of Korea. Directs the Secretary of State to designate natives or citizens of North Korea who were subjected to disproportionately harsh or discriminatory treatment for their political or religious beliefs as a priority refugee group. Provides, with respect to qualifying citizens and nationals of North Korea, for: (1) parole entry; (2) status adjustment to permanent resident; and (3) temporary protected status.

Bundesbetreuungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 19 March 2004

Bericht und Antrag des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über den Entwurf eines Bundesgesetzes, mit dem das Bundesbetreuungsgesetz geändert wird

Nichtbesetzung der Stelle des "Beauftragten für Migrations-, Asyl- und Visafragen" im AA (G-SIG: 15052015)

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 March 2004

mangelnde finanzielle Unterstützung der NGO "Asyl in Not"

Austria · National Council · 18 March 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend mangelnde finanzielle Unterstützung der NGO <i>(Nichtregierungsorganisation)</i> "Asyl in Not"

156 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if corroborative evidence was sought from the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the case of application for refugee status in the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8215/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004

156 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if corroborative evidence was sought from the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the case of application for refugee status in the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8215/04]

HRIFA Improvement Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 2004

HRIFA Improvement Act of 2004 - Amends the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (HRIFA) to remove document fraud as a ground of inadmissibility for qualifying Haitians who apply for adjustment of status under HRIFA. Requires determinations regarding derivative status for the children of such qualifying Haitians to be made using the age of the child as of the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes parents or guardians of children seeking derivative status to file an adjustment application on the child's behalf if the child is physically present in the United States on the date of filing. Permits qualifying Haitians seeking benefits pursuant to this Act to file new status adjustment applications and motions to reopen. Extends to those who file such new applications or motions the same protection from exclusion, deportation, removal, or enforcement of a voluntary departure order as currently applies to HRIFA beneficiaries.

Regulation (EC) No 491/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (AENEAS)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 10 March 2004

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7761/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7761/04]

381 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Louth to remain here with regard to his missionary work. [7571/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

381 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Louth to remain here with regard to his missionary work. [7571/04]

Comprehensive Immigration Fairness Reform Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 2004

Comprehensive Immigration Fairness Reform Act of 2004 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to make permanently available the exception to the adjustment of status bar for beneficiaries of family petitions or labor certification applications. Adds grounds for discretionary waiver of inadmissibility. Authorizes K nonimmigrant status for family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who are awaiting immigrant visas. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, in specified circumstances, to disregard as an aggravated felony (with immigration consequences) certain criminal convictions. Provides that a person who is a child on the last day of the 90-day period after an application for INA benefits (that has not been acted upon) is filed shall be considered to be a child for all purposes related to such application. Establishes a program for earned access to legalization. Expands the list of unfair immigration-related employment practices. Prohibits the disclosure of and reliance on immigration status and identity information obtained during related proceedings. Requires petitioners for nonimmigrant workers to file affidavits describing efforts to recruit U.S. citizens or LPRs. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an employment training program for unemployed U.S. workers. Requires the Secretary of Labor to establish an Office to Preserve American Jobs. Doubles the numerical cap on worldwide diversity immigrant visas. Provides for adjustment of status of certain Haitian nationals. Eliminates mandatory detention in asylum seekers' expedited removal proceedings. Amends the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 to remove document fraud as a ground of inadmissibility and to address child-related determinations. Provides for adjustment of status of certain Liberian nationals and their family members. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to reduce the physical presence requirement for naturalization in extraordinary circumstances.

125 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for persons being considered under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 regarding whether they should be given leave to remain in the State or obliged to return to their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

125 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for persons being considered under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 regarding whether they should be given leave to remain in the State or obliged to return to their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/04]

124 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 to give leave to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to remain in the State; if this person will be issued with identification documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

124 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 to give leave to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to remain in the State; if this person will be issued with identification documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/04]

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an asylum application (details supplied), with regard to which a decision was notified to the person concerned that the Refugee Applications Commissioner is recommending that they be declared a refugee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6848/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an asylum application (details supplied), with regard to which a decision was notified to the person concerned that the Refugee Applications Commissioner is recommending that they be declared a refugee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6848/04]

383 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average length of time an asylum seeker can expect to spend at the Mosney Reception Centre awaiting a decision with regard to their future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6748/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

383 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average length of time an asylum seeker can expect to spend at the Mosney Reception Centre awaiting a decision with regard to their future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6748/04]

Haitian Refugee Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 2004

Haitian Refugee Protection Act - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti as a country whose nationals may be eligible for temporary protected status. Restricts eligibility for such status to aliens who were physically present in the United States on February 25, 2004.

Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2005

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2004

Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2005 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2005 - Authorizes FY 2005 appropriations for the Department of State for: (1) administration of foreign affairs; (2) educational, cultural, and public diplomacy programs; (3) international organizations and conferences; and (4) international commissions. Authorizes FY 2005 appropriations for: (1) migration and refugee assistance; and (2) U.S. international broadcasting activities. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) interference with protective functions; (2) administrative subpoena authority; (3) Department of State authority for uniformed security officers; (4) prohibition on transfer of certain visa processing fees; (5) reimbursement from the United States Olympic Committee; (6) biotechnology promotion authority; and (7) the United States Diplomacy Center. Authorizes the establishment of the Latin America Civilian Government Security Program. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to authorize establishment of the Fellowship of Hope Program. Revises provisions of such Act respecting: (1) reemployed Foreign Service annuitants; (2) home leave; (3) suspension of Foreign Service members without pay; and (4) repeal of the recertification requirement for Senior Foreign Service members. Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 respecting the provision of living quarters and allowances to the United States representatives to the United Nations. Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to place a 40 percent limit on the United States' share of assessments for UN peacekeeping operations after FY 2004. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise foreign terrorist organization-designation provisions. Provides for the strengthening of United States educational and cultural exchange programs with countries having a significant Muslim population. Edward R. Murrow Fellowship Act - Establishes the Edward R. Murrow Fellowship program pursuant to which the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall provide fellowships to foreign national journalists in positions at the Voice of America, RFE/RL, Incorporated, or Radio Free Asia. International Parental Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2004 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act revise provisions respecting the inadmissibility of aliens supporting international child abductors and relatives of such abductors. Authorizes fellowships for multidisciplinary training on nonproliferation issues. Limits fund use for any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem that is not under the supervision of the United States Ambassador to Israel. Reaffirms congressional policy regarding the criteria for recognition of a Palestinian state. Amends the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to authorize grants for a Middle East Broadcasting Network. Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act - Amends the Peace Corps Act to revise Peace Corps provisions, including increasing the size of the Peace Corps. Authorizes appropriations. Foreign Assistance Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2005 - Authorizes FY 2005 appropriations for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and other Acts for: (1) agricultural, educational, and environmental sectors, and the Development Fund for Africa; (2) child survival and health programs fund; (3) development credit authority; (4) technical assistance to foreign governments and foreign central banks of developing or transitional countries; (5) international programs and organizations; (6) international disaster assistance; (7) transition and development assistance; (8) assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union; (9) assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States; (10) operating expenses and capital investment funds of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (11) millenium challenge assistance; (12) international narcotics control and law enforcement; (13) economic support fund; (14) assistance for Israel; (15) assistance for Egypt; (16) international military education and training; (17) peacekeeping operations; (18) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining, and related assistance; (19) foreign military financing program, including assistance for Israel and Egypt; (20) Inter-American Foundation; and (21) African Development Foundation. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 respecting: (1) assistance for nongovernmental organizations; (2) fund use for unanticipated contingencies; (3) lethal excess property; (4) reconstruction assistance under international disaster assistance authority; (5) assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union; (6) waiver of net proceeds resulting from disposal of U.S. defense articles provided to a foreign country on a grant basis; (7) transfer of certain obsolete or surplus defense articles in the war reserve stockpiles for allies to Israel; (8) additions to war reserve stockpiles for allies for FY 2004 and 2005; (9) restrictions on economic support funds for Lebanon; (10) administration of justice; (11) demining programs; (12) special waiver authority, including certain provisions respecting Germany; (13) prohibition of assistance for countries in default or to a government resulting from a military coup; (14) exceptions to the requirement for congressional notification of program changes; (15) alternative dispute resolution; (16) assistance for law enforcement forces; (17) special debt relief for the poorest countries; (18) Congo Basin Forest Partnership; (19) landmine clearance programs; and (20) designation of a Middle East Foundation. Amends the Arms Control Act respecting: (1) advance notice to Congress of sales or upgrades of defense articles and comprehensive export authorizations; (2) bilateral agreement requirement exceptions for defense item transfers to the United Kingdom and Australia; and (3) cataloging data and services to non-NATO countries. Makes certain waiver authority under the Freedom Support Act for assistance to independent States formerly under the Soviet Union permanent. Amends Federal law to extend Pakistan foreign assistance waivers. Authorizes Haitian Coast Guard defense purchases. Exempts NATO members, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand from certain license requirements for the transfer of commercial communications satellite information. Authorizes the transfer of certain missile frigate vessels to Portugal and Bahrain. Radiological Terrorism Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of State to report on embassy preparations to detect and mitigate radiological attacks. Authorizes the Secretary to assist foreign countries develop radiological response plans. Global Pathogen Surveillance Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretary to award fellowships to eligible nationals to pursue in the United States master of public health degrees with a concentration in epidemiology or advanced public health training in epidemiology. Directs the Secretary to support overseas pathogen identification training for laboratory technicians and other public health personnel. Authorizes: (1) assistance to eligible developing countries for public health laboratory and communications equipment to identify pathogens which may cause disease outbreaks or be used as a biological weapon; (2) assignment of U.S. public health officers or employees to enhance disease and pathogen surveillance efforts in developing countries; and (3) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish new country or regional foreign epidemiology training programs in eligible developing countries. Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) and the Department of Defense to expand their respective laboratories in eligible developing countries that conduct infectious disease research. Amends specified reporting provisions respecting: (1) territorial integrity; (2) Columbia; (3) foreign military training; (4) human rights in Haiti; and (5) arms and chemical weapons control compliance. Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 respecting certain claims for expropriation by the Government of Nicaragua. Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) Sierra Leone; (2) Ethiopia; (3) Somalia; and (4) the central African region and the central African countries of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Authorizes the use of specified funds for the African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance program. Conditions the provision of certain funds to Indonesia upon the Government of Indonesia's investigation of the 2002 attack on U.S. citizens in West Papua. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to make specified Caribbean countries eligible for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.

besorgniserregende Vorkommnisse im Flüchtlingslager Traiskirchen

Austria · National Council · 26 February 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rudolf Parnigoni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend besorgniserregende Vorkommnisse im Flüchtlingslager Traiskirchen

169 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6512/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2004

169 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6512/04]