Asylum

714. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the practice of imposing passport controls on air bridges between the doors of airplanes and the airport was commenced by GNIB at Dublin Airport; if its purpose is to prevent asylum seekers entering the State; if he concerned that it might have such an effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27410/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2013

714. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the practice of imposing passport controls on air bridges between the doors of airplanes and the airport was commenced by GNIB at Dublin Airport; if its purpose is to prevent asylum seekers entering the State; if he concerned that it might have such an effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27410/13]

701. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the mandate of the Reception and Integration Agency and whether or not the RIA has the power to delegate the care of asylum seekers and inspection of direct provision centres to privately operated, for-profit companies. [26947/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2013

701. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the mandate of the Reception and Integration Agency and whether or not the RIA has the power to delegate the care of asylum seekers and inspection of direct provision centres to privately operated, for-profit companies. [26947/13]

698. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the difference in daily rates for asylum seekers in direct provision; and if he will provide a breakdown of the daily rate for asylum seekers in State-owned and privately owned direct provision centres. [26884/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2013

698. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the difference in daily rates for asylum seekers in direct provision; and if he will provide a breakdown of the daily rate for asylum seekers in State-owned and privately owned direct provision centres. [26884/13]

692. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum requests that were refused and were granted each year in the past five years. [26607/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2013

692. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum requests that were refused and were granted each year in the past five years. [26607/13]

684. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has given consideration to the resolution passed by Clare County Council requesting him to undertake a review of accommodation arrangements for refugees and asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26658/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2013

684. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has given consideration to the resolution passed by Clare County Council requesting him to undertake a review of accommodation arrangements for refugees and asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26658/13]

412. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total cost of discretionary payments made to asylum seekers in 2012, including the weekly cash allowance and exceptional needs payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26842/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2013

412. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total cost of discretionary payments made to asylum seekers in 2012, including the weekly cash allowance and exceptional needs payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26842/13]

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT pursuant to Article 294(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union concerning the Position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down standards for the reception of asylum seekers

European Union · European Commission · 10 June 2013

Dauer von Asylverfahren

Austria · National Council · 6 June 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Dauer von Asylverfahren

SAFE Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2013

Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act or SAFE Act - Authorizes: (1) states or their political subdivisions to enact and enforce immigration criminal penalties as long as they do not exceed relevant federal criminal penalties; and (2) state or local law enforcement personnel to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or transfer to federal custody aliens for immigration enforcement purposes to the same extent as federal law enforcement personnel. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) with all information that the Secretary has regarding any alien: (1) against whom a final order of removal has been issued, (2) who has entered into a voluntary departure agreement, (3) who has overstayed his or her authorized period of stay, or (4) whose visa has been revoked. Requires NCIC to enter such information into its Immigration Violators File. Requires: (1) states to have access to federal programs or technology directed at identifying inadmissible or deportable aliens, and (2) states and their political subdivisions to provide DHS with specified identifying information about each apprehended alien who is believed to be inadmissible or deportable. Directs the Secretary to make grants to states and their political subdivisions for procurement of equipment, technology, and facilities related to investigating, apprehending, arresting, or transporting inadmissible or deportable aliens. Requires the Secretary to construct or acquire additional domestic detention facilities for aliens detained pending removal. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) regarding illegal aliens apprehended by state or local authorities to provide for: (1) federal custody upon state or local request, and (2) state or local compensation for related incarceration and transportation costs. Directs the Attorney General or the Secretary to ensure that an alien subject to removal is detained in an adequate state or local prison, detention center, or other comparable facility. Directs the Secretary to establish immigration-related training for state and local personnel. Provides personal liability immunity to the same extent as corresponding federal immunity for state or local personnel enforcing immigration laws within the scope of their duties. Directs the Secretary to continue to operate a program that: (1) identifies removable criminal aliens in federal and state correctional facilities, (2) ensures that such aliens are not released into the community, and (3) removes them from the United States after the completion of their sentences. Extends such program to all states. Requires states that receive state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP) funds to comply with program requirements. Authorizes state or local detention of certain aliens, in specified circumstances, after completion of their state or local prison sentence. Authorizes appropriations for SCAAP. Transfers SCAAP jurisdiction from DOJ to DHS. Requires states and localities to: (1) notify the federal government of inadmissible or removable aliens who are encountered by law enforcement personnel, (2) comply with federal law enforcement information requests and with DHS detainers. Denies specified federal law enforcement assistance to a state or a political subdivision that prohibits law enforcement officers from cooperating with federal immigration law enforcement. Revises certain terrorism-related provisions with respect to naturalization, asylum, good moral character, voluntary departure, and cancellation of removal. Authorizes: (1) the denaturalization of a person who participates in terrorist activities or violent or unlawful activities aimed at the overthrow of the United States; and (2) the use or publication by DHS of certain legalization or special agricultural worker status information for any purpose relating to terrorism, national intelligence, or national security. Requires security and background checks and investigations of suspected immigration irregularities to be completed before specified immigration-related statuses and benefits may be granted or adjudicated. Revises and expands the definition of "aggravated felony" under INA. Makes such changes retroactive. Adds new grounds of inadmissibility for: (1) identity fraud or Social Security number misuse; (2) unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization; (3) specified firearm offenses; (4) conviction of an aggravated felony; and (5) crimes of domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse. Makes such additions retroactive. Adds new grounds of deportability for: (1) identity fraud or Social Security number misuse, and (2) unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization. Makes such additions retroactive. Makes inadmissible an alien who plans to or has engaged in espionage, prohibited export, or other unlawful activities, including activities aimed at the violent overthrow of the U.S. government. Prohibits the sale of or possession of firearms by any alien who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Amends the federal criminal code to place a 10-year statute of limitations on most criminal violations of INA. Makes: (1) aggravated felons ineligible for refugee or asylee adjustment of status, and (2) a second DUI conviction an aggravated felony under INA. Revises requirements regarding: (1) detention and removal of aliens ordered removed, (2) alien smuggling and related offenses, and (3) reentry of removed aliens. Authorizes the Secretary to designate groups as criminal gangs. Requires detention for anyone found inadmissible or deportable for criminal street gang membership. Bars individuals found inadmissible or deportable for criminal gang membership from asylum, withholding of removal, and temporary protected status. Subjects to specified criminal penalties for illegal entry an alien who knowingly: (1) enters or crosses the border at a place other than a designated port of entry; (2) evades inspection by an immigration, customs, or agricultural officer; (3) makes a false or misleading statement or conceals a material fact during examination or inspection while crossing the border; or (4) violates the conditions of U.S. admission or parole for 90 days or more. Increases penalties under the federal criminal code for certain immigration document and passport fraud activities, and authorizes forfeiture of property used in connection with them. Reduces the period during which an alien may seek judicial review of an expedited removal order based on criminal or security grounds. Subjects to such expedited removal procedures an individual inadmissible because of a criminal offense if the individual has not been admitted or paroled, does not have a credible fear of persecution, and is not eligible for relief from removal. Expands the grounds of inadmissibility and deportability to include violation of federal requirements regarding sex offender registration. Prohibits U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of certain sex offenses from sponsoring an alien for admission unless the Secretary determines that such person poses no risk to the alien. Authorizes the Attorney General to consider evidence extrinsic to an alien's conviction record to determine whether the conviction was based on conduct constituting a crime of moral turpitude or a domestic violence offense (which would make the alien deportable). States that a conviction for which a pardon has been issued shall not be grounds for deportability by reason of such conviction. Revises visa information sharing requirements. Prohibits waiver of a visa interview for an alien the Secretary determines to be a person of concern or in a class of aliens that are security threats. States that the Secretary: (1) shall have exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer all immigration or nationality laws relating to consular functions in connection with visa issuance or denial; and (2) may refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of the Secretary's decision to refuse or revoke a visa. Authorizes a consular surcharge (in addition to immigrant visa fees) to fund the visa security program. Provides for expedited clearance and placement of DHS personnel at overseas embassies and consular posts. Increases criminal penalties for student visa fraud or misuse committed by an owner, official, or employee of a student and exchange visitor program (SEVP)-certified school. Revises accreditation requirements. Limits those individuals who may serve as a designated school official or be granted access to the student and exchange visitor information system (SEVIS). Requires a background check of any person serving in such capacity. Authorizes the Secretary to suspend an institution's SEVP certification for reasonable suspicion of fraud. Makes a person convicted of such fraud permanently ineligible to hold a position of authority or ownership at any such institution. Makes flight schools that are not certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ineligible to access SEVIS. Requires SEVIS suspension for a school that loses or is denied accreditation. Directs the Secretary to authorize all DHS immigration enforcement agents and deportation officers who have successfully completed basic immigration law enforcement training to: (1) make arrests for offenses against the United States, for certain felonies, and for bringing in, transporting, or harboring certain aliens; (2) execute warrants of arrest for administrative immigration violations; and (3) carry firearms. Authorizes the Secretary to hire additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention enforcement officers. Establishes: (1) an ICE Advisory Council; and (2) a pilot program in at least five of the busiest ICE offices to process electronically and serve charging documents, and process and place detainers while in the field. Directs the Secretary to increase the number of ICE deportation officers, support staff, and prosecutors. Revises provisions regarding: (1) voluntary departure, (2) reentry bars for aliens who remain in the United States after ordered removed, and (3) reinstatement of removal orders. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from prohibiting or restricting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts, on land under their respective jurisdictions located within 100 miles of an international land border, to: (1) execute search and rescue operations, and (2) prevent unlawful entries into the United States through the international land borders. Grants CBP access to such lands to conduct: (1) road and barrier construction and maintenance, (2) vehicular patrols, (3) surveillance equipment activities, and (4) deployment of temporary tactical infrastructure.

Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber), 6 June 2013.#The Queen, on the application of MA and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Court of Appeal (England and Wales) (Civil Division).#Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 — Determining the Member State responsible — Unaccompanied minor — Successive applications for asylum lodged in two Member States — Absence of a member of the family of the minor in the territory of a Member State — Second paragraph of Article 6 of Regulation No 343/2003 — Transfer of the minor to the Member State in which he lodged his first application — Compatibility — Child’s best interests — Article 24(2) of the Charter.#Case C‑648/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 June 2013

Motie van de leden Gesthuizen en Schouw over het uitnodigen van 250 Syrische vluchtelingen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 6 June 2013

Motie van de leden Gesthuizen en Schouw over het uitnodigen van 250 Syrische vluchtelingen

Nadere informatie over het aantal verdwijningen van alleenstaande minderjarige vreemdelingen (amv’s) uit de opvang van het Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 June 2013

Nadere informatie over het aantal verdwijningen van alleenstaande minderjarige vreemdelingen (amv’s) uit de opvang van het Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA)

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which application for residency or eligibility for naturalisation has been established in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26514/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2013

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which application for residency or eligibility for naturalisation has been established in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26514/13]

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has two dependent children and who wishes to be reunited with their son's father, currently a British citizen, who has recently made an application for asylum which is on appeal in the High Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26352/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2013

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has two dependent children and who wishes to be reunited with their son's father, currently a British citizen, who has recently made an application for asylum which is on appeal in the High Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26352/13]

Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber), 30 May 2013.#Mehmet Arslan v Policie ČR, Krajské ředitelství policie Ústeckého kraje, odbor cizinecké policie.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Nejvyšší správní soud.#Area of freedom, security and justice — Directive 2008/115/EC — Common standards and procedures for returning illegally staying third-country nationals — Applicability to asylum seekers — Possibility of keeping a third-country national in detention after an application for asylum has been made.#Case C‑534/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 May 2013

Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber), 30 May 2013.#Zuheyr Frayeh Halaf v Darzhavna agentsia za bezhantsite pri Ministerskia savet.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Administrativen sad Sofia-grad.#Asylum — Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 — Determination of the Member State responsible for examining an application for asylum lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national — Article 3(2) — Discretion of the Member States — Role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees — Obligation of Member States to request that Office to present its views — None.#Case C‑528/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 May 2013

untergetauchte Asylwerber

Austria · National Council · 24 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend untergetauchte Asylwerber

tschetschenische Asylanten im Syrienkrieg

Austria · National Council · 23 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend tschetschenische Asylanten im Syrienkrieg

Dschihad-Rekrutierungsnetzwerk in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 23 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend ein Dschihad-Rekrutierungsnetzwerk in Österreich

Situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries

European Union · European Parliament · 23 May 2013

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 25 April 2013, if he will indicate whether the case in question remains sub judice or whether the courts decided on 25 June 2012 to set aside the deportation order and require a re-examination of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24997/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2013

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 25 April 2013, if he will indicate whether the case in question remains sub judice or whether the courts decided on 25 June 2012 to set aside the deportation order and require a re-examination of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24997/13]

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 539 of 19 February 2013, if he will undertake a review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24996/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2013

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 539 of 19 February 2013, if he will undertake a review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24996/13]

Asylanten urlauben im Heimatland

Austria · National Council · 22 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Christoph Hagen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Asylanten urlauben im Heimatland

Ausgaben für Asylberechtigte 2012

Austria · National Council · 22 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Vilimsky, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Ausgaben für Asylberechtigte 2012

211. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the new provisions for dealing with subsidiary protection under the Immigration and Refugee Acts will be in place and decisions allowed to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24789/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2013

211. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the new provisions for dealing with subsidiary protection under the Immigration and Refugee Acts will be in place and decisions allowed to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24789/13]

192. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for subsidiary protection and an application for humanitarian leave to remain in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24544/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2013

192. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for subsidiary protection and an application for humanitarian leave to remain in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24544/13]

Brief derden - reactie vragen soortgelijke fouten gemaakt bij uitvoering detentie als in geval van dood Russische asielzoeker

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 22 May 2013

Brief derden - reactie vragen soortgelijke fouten gemaakt bij uitvoering detentie als in geval van dood Russische asielzoeker

521. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an asylum application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23779/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2013

521. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an asylum application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23779/13]

Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2013

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2013

Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2013 - Makes 3,000 immigrant visas available in FY2014-FY2016 for individuals who were born in Tibet and have been continuously residing in India or Nepal prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. Considers an individual to be a native of Tibet if such individual was born in Tibet or is the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of an individual born in Tibet.

A bill to extend the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs by 1 year.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 2013

Amends the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007 to extend the program providing special immigrant status to qualifying Iraqis for an additional fiscal year. Amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend the program providing special immigrant status to qualifying Afghans through FY2014.

Herijking van het beleid voor alleenstaande minderjarige vreemdelingen (amv’s)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 May 2013

Herijking van het beleid voor alleenstaande minderjarige vreemdelingen (amv’s)

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to seek cessation of hostilities in Syria combined with humanitarian assistance with particular reference to the large number of refugees arising from the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2013

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to seek cessation of hostilities in Syria combined with humanitarian assistance with particular reference to the large number of refugees arising from the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/13]

70. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the discussions he has had with António Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees since coming into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23420/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2013

70. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the discussions he has had with António Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees since coming into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23420/13]

57. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has plans to provide further assistance to Syrian refugees who have fled to neighbouring countries considering the poor conditions they are living in and the strained resources of these countries, and the potential for political instability, particularly in Lebanon. [23233/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2013

57. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has plans to provide further assistance to Syrian refugees who have fled to neighbouring countries considering the poor conditions they are living in and the strained resources of these countries, and the potential for political instability, particularly in Lebanon. [23233/13]

54. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to media reports highlighting incidences where refugees and migrants from Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia have been kidnapped in the Sinai peninsula whereupon they frequently suffer enforced labour, rape and organ harvesting; if he has communicated his concerns to the Egyptian ambassador on this matter; if he is persuing this matter at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23107/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2013

54. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to media reports highlighting incidences where refugees and migrants from Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia have been kidnapped in the Sinai peninsula whereupon they frequently suffer enforced labour, rape and organ harvesting; if he has communicated his concerns to the Egyptian ambassador on this matter; if he is persuing this matter at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23107/13]

27. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide further details of his recent four day trade mission to Turkey; his visit to Syrian refugee camps in Turkey; and if he discussed with the Turkish Government their dialogue with the PKK and attempts at creating a peace process. [23225/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2013

27. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide further details of his recent four day trade mission to Turkey; his visit to Syrian refugee camps in Turkey; and if he discussed with the Turkish Government their dialogue with the PKK and attempts at creating a peace process. [23225/13]

204. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on efforts that are being made by his Department to reform the direct provision scheme for asylum seekers and refugees, the alternative options being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2013

204. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on efforts that are being made by his Department to reform the direct provision scheme for asylum seekers and refugees, the alternative options being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/13]

Syria Transition Support Act of 2013

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2013

Syria Transition Support Act of 2013 - States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the use of force by the U.S. Armed Forces. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on a U.S. strategy to: (1) ensure an appropriate political transition in Syria and limit the threats posed by extremist groups, weapons proliferation, sectarian and ethnic violence, and refugee flows; (2) assist the people of Syria in meeting basic needs; (3) engage with opposition groups that reflect U.S. interests and values, most notably the Syrian Opposition Coalition; (4) promote Syria's territorial integrity; (5) support efforts to identify individuals who target or lead units or organizations that target civilian and vulnerable populations; and (6) include specified international engagement efforts. Directs the President to keep Congress fully informed of all U.S. activities regarding Syria. Authorizes the President to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act. Expresses the sense of Congress concerning international coordination to provide assistance and identification of humanitarian assistance, wherever possible, as originating from the American people. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding a U.S. government strategy to ensure that the people of Syria are made aware of the U.S. assistance provided to Syrians, both inside Syria and those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Establishes a Syria Transition Fund to provide support in the early transition period to: (1) enable an effective political transition to a more democratic political structure; and (2) provide for initiatives to improve the security of the United States, U.S. partners and allies, and the people of Syria. Includes among Fund-supported activities: (1) basic services, (2) security sector support, (3) transitional justice and conflict resolution, (4) democracy promotion, (5) economic restructuring, (6) support for regional security, and (7) collection of evidence of human rights abuses. Authorizes FY2013-FY2015 appropriations for the Fund and the use of certain of such funds for nonproliferation purposes. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress annually (for the duration of the Fund) regarding U.S. efforts to assist Syria's political transition, with a specific focus on Fund-supported efforts. Terminates the Fund on September 30, 2015. Amends the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 to require, in lieu of current certification provisions that Syria must satisfy in order to avoid specified sanctions and prohibitions on U.S. defense exports, that: (1) Bashar al-Assad is no longer the leader of Syria; and (2) the government of Syria has ceased its campaign of violence against the Syrian people and begun the transition to a representative and inclusive government. Expresses the sense of Congress concerning conditions for the phased removal of U.S. sanctions. Directs the President to submit to Congress an assessment of the size and security of conventional and non-conventional weapons stockpiles in Syria. Urges the Secretary to establish international consensus on the transition and post-transition period and government in Syria through working with Russia and the Friends of Syria group and limiting support for the regime from Iran. Authorizes the President to impose specified sanctions on any person that knowingly participated in or facilitated a significant transaction related to the sale or transfer of defense articles or defense services to the Assad regime or any successor regime that is not a legitimate transitional or replacement government. Directs the President to block the assets of and impose at least two such sanctions on each person that knowingly participated in or facilitated a significant transaction related to the sale or transfer of petroleum or petroleum products to the Assad regime, or any successor regime that is not a legitimate transitional or replacement government. Specifies such sanctions as prohibitions on: (1) Export-Import Bank assistance, (2) procurement of goods or services, (3) arms exports, (4) dual-use exports, (5) property transactions, and (6) U.S. admissions. Authorizes the President to waive sanction provisions: (1) if vital to U.S. national security interests, or (2) to meet humanitarian and basic human needs of the Syrian people. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work closely with U.S. allies to obtain broad multilateral support for imposition of sanctions by other countries equivalent to those set forth in this Act. Authorizes the President to provide assistance, including defense articles, defense services, and training to specific members of the Syrian Supreme Military Council, particular units of the Free Syrian Army, and other Syrian entities opposed to the Assad government. Prohibits the transfer of anti-aircraft defensive systems unless otherwise waived by the President. Terminates the authority to provide such assistance on September 30, 2015.

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2013

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2013

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2013 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a visa waiver program for the United States Virgin Islands for a national of a country that is a member or an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) listed in regulations under this Act and who is applying for admission as a nonimmigrant business or pleasure visitor solely for entry into and stay in the United States Virgin Islands for not more than 30 days, if the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that such waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare or security of the United States or its territories and commonwealths. Directs the Secretary to suspend the admission of nationals of a country if such admissions have resulted in an unacceptable number of visitors remaining unlawfully in the United States Virgin Islands, unlawfully obtaining entry to other parts of the United States, or seeking withholding of removal or asylum, or that visitors from such country pose a risk to law enforcement or security interests of the United States Virgin Islands or of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to suspend the program at any time, on a country-by-country basis, for other good cause. Provides for the addition of program countries.

Uitstelbericht om een reactie op de berichten over hongerstakingen van asielzoekers en gedetineerde vreemdelingen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 May 2013

Uitstelbericht om een reactie op de berichten over hongerstakingen van asielzoekers en gedetineerde vreemdelingen

ärztliche Behandlungen während Asylverfahren

Austria · National Council · 13 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend ärztliche Behandlungen während Asylverfahren

ärztliche Behandlungen während Asylverfahren

Austria · National Council · 13 May 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend ärztliche Behandlungen während Asylverfahren

25. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the suitability of direct provision centres for child and family accommodation of asylum seekers; if she has urged the Department for Justice and Equality to introduce an independent complaints mechanism and independent inspection office of direct provision centres in order to ensure the highest standards of welfare and protection, particularly of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21776/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2013

25. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the suitability of direct provision centres for child and family accommodation of asylum seekers; if she has urged the Department for Justice and Equality to introduce an independent complaints mechanism and independent inspection office of direct provision centres in order to ensure the highest standards of welfare and protection, particularly of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21776/13]

A resolution recommending the designation of a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate the successes and shortcomings of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to provide policy recommendations, and to report back to Congress within one year.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2013

Supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and legal continuity of Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) as well as the equality of its three constituent peoples and others within an integrated multi-ethnic country. Welcomes steps taken by BiH towards Euro-Atlantic integration, and emphasizes that BiH, as well as its internal political entities, work toward creation of an effective state. Reiterates that constitutional reform in BiH take the Dayton Peace Accords as its basis, while advancing the principles of political, economic, legal, and religious equality. Stresses the importance of privatization of the publicly owned enterprises in close cooperation with the European Union (EU) and the Office of the High Representative (OHR). Commends U.S. support for a strong civil society in BiH. Reiterates that BiH reforms should take into account protection of the constitutional rights of all, including the Bosnian Croats who are the smallest of the three recognized constituent peoples in BiH. States that the United States should: (1) work with the EU in implementing an accession process for BiH which would link BiH internal integration with its phased EU integration; (2) designate a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to work with the OHR, the EU, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and neighboring countries to facilitate governmental and societal reforms in BiH; and (3) together with other international actors, support countries of the region in ending the refugee and internal-displacement situation in Southeast Europe. Urges the Presidential Special Envoy to report to Congress on ways to overcome any remaining political, economic, legal, or religious inequalities in BiH.

Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2013

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2013

Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2013 - Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam in excess of FY2012 amounts unless the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam has made substantial progress respecting political, media, and religious freedoms, minority rights, access to U.S. refugee programs, and actions to end trafficking in persons and the release of political prisoners. 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. Allows the President to waive such authority with respect to: (1) all U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to Vietnam; or (2) one or more programs, projects, or activities of such assistance. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should take measures to overcome the jamming of Radio Free Asia by Vietnam and that the Broadcasting Board of Governors should not cut staffing, funding, or broadcast hours for the Vietnamese language services of the Voice of America and Radio Free Asia; (2) U.S.-Vietnam educational and cultural exchange programs should promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam; (3) the Secretary of State should oppose Vietnam's candidacy for membership on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC); (4) Vietnam should be designated as a country of particular concern for religious freedom; and (5) Vietnam does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to bring itself into compliance.

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber), 8 May 2013.#Olaitan Ajoke Alarape and Olukayode Azeez Tijani v Secretary of State for the Home Department.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) London.#Freedom of movement for persons — Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 — Article 12 — Divorced spouse of a national of a Member State who has worked in another Member State — Adult child pursuing his studies in the host Member State — Right of residence of parent who is national of a non-Member State — Directive 2004/38/EC — Articles 16 to 18 — Right of permanent residence of family members of a Union citizen who are not nationals of a Member State — Legal residence — Residence based on Article 12 above.#Case C‑529/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 8 May 2013

Reactie op hongerstakingen van asielzoekers en gedetineerde vreemdelingen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 May 2013

Reactie op hongerstakingen van asielzoekers en gedetineerde vreemdelingen

Reactie op de berichten over hongerstakingen van asielzoekers en gedetineerde vreemdelingen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 May 2013

Reactie op de berichten over hongerstakingen van asielzoekers en gedetineerde vreemdelingen

297. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the way the Common European Asylum System will ensure that the European Union has a fair and effective system for processing asylum applications that is also robust and not open to abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2013

297. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the way the Common European Asylum System will ensure that the European Union has a fair and effective system for processing asylum applications that is also robust and not open to abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/13]

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2013

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a study regarding the effectiveness of the Office of Refugee Resettlement's domestic refugee resettlement programs. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish as head of the Office an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Refugee and Asylee Resettlement. (Currently, the head of such Office is a Director.) Directs the Assistant Secretary to: (1) report to Congress regarding states experiencing departures and arrivals due to secondary migration; and (2) expand the Office's data analysis, collection, and sharing activities to include data on mental and physical medical cases, housing needs, and refugee employment. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide refugee resettlement guidance to appropriate national, state, and local entities.