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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2006
658 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of single people seeking refuge who have been moved to a town (details supplied) in County Mayo. [10598/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2006
612 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government policy regarding child protection and family support in respect of asylum seeking families; if a case worker is appointed where issues of child protection arise; if that case officer continues to deal with the case if the family is separated to different parts of the country; if such a separation has a fixed review date; if there are clear protocols for dealing with requests for family reunification when it is appropriate to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10239/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2006
162 Mr. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the Government policy regarding child protection and family support in respect of asylum seeking families; if a case worker is appointed where issues of child protection arise; if that case officer continues to deal with the case if the family is separated to different parts of the country; if such a separation has a fixed review date; if there are clear protocols for dealing with requests for family reunification when it is appropriate to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10243/06]
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2006
Securing America's Borders Act - Provides for increases in the numbers of federal immigration enforcement-related positions and technological assets for use along the borders, including Department of Defense (DOD) equipment. Provides for: (1) border control facilities construction; (2) land border port of entry construction and improvements; (3) border patrol checkpoints; and (4) fencing, barrier, and road construction and improvements in the Yuma and Tucson sectors. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to develop: (1) a comprehensive land and maritime border surveillance plan; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; and (3) a southern border study. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) report to Congress on improving the exchange of North American security information; (2) work with Canada and Mexico to assist Guatemala and Belize in border security activities; and (3) work with appropriate countries to share information and track Central American gang members. Provides for biometric data (including entry-exit data collection), document, and other border security enhancements. Makes all aliens inadmissible on terrorism-related grounds ineligible for asylum. Increases the class of aliens ineligible on security-related grounds for cancellation of removal or voluntary departure. Makes alien members of criminal street gangs inadmissible and deportable. Denies temporary protected status to gang members. Revises alien smuggling provisions. Directs the Secretary to establish the American Local and Interior Enforcement Needs (ALIEN) Task Force to respond to the use of government transportation infrastructure to further unlawful alien trafficking. Provides a mandatory minimum sentence for carrying or using a firearm during an alien smuggling crime. Revises illegal entry, reentry after removal, and related criminal penalty provisions. Makes it a crime to knowingly be illegally present in the United States. Revises passport and visa provisions. Criminalizes: (1) trafficking in passports; (2) executing a scheme to defraud a person in connection with any federal immigration matter; and (3) knowing use of any immigration document issued or designed for use by another. Makes an alien convicted of a passport or visa violation inadmissible and removable. Revises and increases penalties for marriage fraud. Continues the institutional removal program (IRP) and authorizes its expansion to all states. Revises voluntary departure provisions. Prohibits the knowing sale of firearms to, or the possession of firearms by, an alien parolee. Establishes a ten-year statute of limitations for specified immigration-related offenses. States that no provision of law shall be construed to provide immigration benefits to an alien who poses a security threat, is under investigation for removal, or for whom background checks have not been completed. Provides reimbursement to states and local government for costs associated with: (1) processing undocumented criminal aliens through the criminal justice system; and (2) immigration enforcement training. Authorizes grants for Indian tribes with lands adjacent to an international border of the United States that have been adversely affected by illegal immigration. Revises alien registration provisions. Requires, with exceptions, mandatory detention of an alien apprehended illegally seeking to enter the United States at a U.S. port of entry or land or maritime border as of October 1, 2006. Provides that during the interim period an alien must post a bond of at least $5,000 for release pending a removal hearing. Includes in the definition of aggravated felony a third drunk driving conviction. Requires expedited removal of an illegal alien apprehended within 100 miles of the border and within 14 days of entry. Prohibits certain sex offenders from sponsoring an immigrant applicant. Affirms state law enforcement authority to assist (including transfer to federal custody) the federal government in enforcing U.S. immigration laws during the normal course of law enforcement duties. Provides for related federal reimbursement of state costs. Provides for listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center Database. Makes it unlawful to: (1) knowingly hire, recruit, or refer an unauthorized alien; or (2) hire, recruit, or refer a person without complying with identification and employment documentation verification requirements. Directs the Secretary to implement, and sets forth the provisions of, an electronic employment verification system. Establishes in the Treasury the Employer Compliance Fund. Provides for visa backlog reductions. Authorizes unused visa number recapture. Exempts immediate relatives of U.S. citizens from the annual cap on family-based immigration. Increases: (1) employment-based green cards; and (2) per-country limits for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrants. Reallocates immigrant visas. Revises student visa and advanced degree visa provisions. Makes the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas) program permanent. Consolidates immigration appeals into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Authorizes the Board of Immigration Appeals to reverse an immigration judge's removal decision without remand. Eliminates judicial review of visa revocation. Authorizes reinstatement of a prior removal order against an alien illegally reentering the United States. Requires an alien applying for withholding of removal to establish that his or her life or freedom would be threatened in the country of return, and that race, religion, nationality, or political or social group would be a central factor in such threat. Subjects removal appeals to an initial certification of reviewability process by a single judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Limits attorney awards in final orders of removal. Requires, with exceptions, the Board of Immigration Appeals to hear cases in three-member panels.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2006
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2006 for the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in connection with Foreign Agricultural Service grants. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance (O&M); (3) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (4) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (5) procurement; (6) research, development, test, and evaluation; (7) Defense Working Capital Funds; (8) the Defense Health Program; (9) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities related to Afghanistan and Central Asia; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; and (11) the Intelligence Community Management Account. Allows DOD funds to be used for support for counter-drug activities of the Governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for: (1) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (2) the Economic Support Fund; (3) the Democracy Fund; (4) international narcotics control and law enforcement; (5) migration and refugee assistance; (6) international affairs technical assistance; and (7) peacekeeping operations. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Coast Guard; (2) military construction; (3) salaries and expenses of U.S. attorneys, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (4) diplomatic and consular programs; (5) the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction; (6) educational and cultural exchange programs; (7) contributions to international peacekeeping activities; (8) international broadcasting operations and capital improvements; and (9) salaries and expenses of the Department of the Treasury. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for further hurricane disaster relief and recovery for: (1) DOA for the Working Capital Fund, the Agricultural Research Service, and emergency watershed protection program; (2) DOD for military personnel, O&M, procurement, Defense Working Capital Funds and the National Defense Sealift Fund, commissary trust funds, and the Defense Health Program; (3) the Army Corps of Engineers for construction, flood control, and coastal emergencies; (4) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Office of Inspector General, customs and border protection, and construction; (5) the U.S. Coast Guard for operating expenses and acquisition, construction, and improvements; (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for administrative and regional operations, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery, disaster relief, and the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program; (7) the Department of the Interior for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and Minerals Management Service; (8) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental programs and management and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program; (9) DOA for the National Forest System; (10) DOD for military construction; (11) the Department of Veterans Affairs for construction, major projects; (12) the Department of Justice (DOJ) for salaries and expenses; (13) the Department of Commerce (DOC) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (14) the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Disaster Loans Program; (15) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the community development fund; and (16) the General Services Administration (GSA) for the Federal Buildings Fund.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the post-nuptial residency status in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9992/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
189 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received and studied the medical reports in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; his views on the seriousness of the information provided; if he will consider these submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9991/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
188 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the matter of residency and refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 in view of the evidence indicating danger to personal safety in the event of deportation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9990/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
187 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9989/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
186 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received the necessary information to verify the marital status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if such information is in fact available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9988/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
185 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the application for refugee and residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that compelling evidence exists indicating a serious threat to her life and well-being in the event of deportation to her homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9987/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
162 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for the town of Kiltimagh, County Mayo with regard to accommodation for asylum seekers; if the accommodation arrangements will be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9846/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers who have committed criminal offences here and have been granted refugee status; the category of offence; the country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9682/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
56 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken to deal with concerns regarding the tribunal’s chairman in view of recent resignations from the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (details supplied); the further steps he intends to take to improve transparency surrounding the tribunal’s decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9786/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
55 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing the application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who has applied for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9677/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
51 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing the application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who has applied for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
47 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the group of single young men under the direct provision scheme who have recently been relocated to Bridgewater House, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, the resources which are available to integrate these single men, who cannot work, into a very small town; the research which has been done into the feasibility of this relocation; the person who was consulted; the person who was informed; the contact which was made with the local community into facilities available in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9686/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
45 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to the case of the 5,456 headline offences committed by persons on bail, the offences for which the persons were on bail; when the offences while the persons were on bail were committed; the number of persons charged and convicted of offences while on bail; the steps he is proposing to take to tackle the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9771/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
41 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policies involved in making decisions regarding designated-type hostels, such as Bridgewater House, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9685/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
44 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the way in which to deal with the unique circumstances of Somalis currently seeking asylum here. [9770/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
39 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the anomalies surrounding the status of Somalis currently seeking asylum here. [9769/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
58 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the opinion of BAOBAB, cited by himself, that female genital mutilation is not a genuine reason for applying for asylum abroad in view of the universal recognition that violence against women is a human rights issue and that female genital mutilation is a form of violence against women. [9763/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
25 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who sought asylum prior to 1 January 2001 who are still awaiting a decision on their asylum application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9793/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2006
19 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who sought asylum prior to 1 January 2001, were refused asylum and are awaiting a decision on their application for leave to remain here on humanitarian or other grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9794/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006
190 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the status of an asylum application by a person (details supplied) who had been refused refugee status. [9781/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006
189 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement regarding the inordinately long time that Somalians are having to wait for a final decision on their applications; and if efforts will be made to speed up or facilitate decisions on those applications on humanitarian grounds. [9780/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006
188 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers from Somalia who have been given refugee status; the number who have been given leave to remain; and the number who have been refused refugee status or leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006
187 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a report listing the number of Somalians currently seeking asylum here; of that number, the number who are waiting for decision on their applications at first instance; the number who are at appeal stage; the number who have applied for and are still awaiting a decision for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds; and the number awaiting a judicial review decision. [9778/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006
186 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people from Somalia in Ireland currently. [9777/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006
493 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received an application for permission to remain here from a person (details supplied) who arrived here as an unaccompanied minor in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9555/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006
454 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the closure of the Ocean View hostel in Tramore, County Waterford; the arrangements which are being made to provide alternative accommodation for the residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8881/06]
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2006
Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act of 2006 - Provides for construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Provides for increases in: (1) border patrol agents; (2) Department of Defense (DOD) surveillance equipment along the southern border; (3) Customs and Border Patrol officers; and (4) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration and worksite enforcement personnel and Department of Justice immigration attorneys and judges Revises and extends implementation deadlines for the integrated entry and exit data system. Requires: (1) state and local law enforcement agencies to provide DHS with specified information about apprehended illegal aliens ; and (2) U.S. attorneys to determine the immigration status of persons charged with a federal offense. Provides for: (1) increased federal detention space and utilization of DOD installations identified for closure; (2) transfer of illegal aliens from state or local custody to federal custody; (3) listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database; (4) federal reimbursement of state and local detention and transportation costs; (5) continuation of the institutional removal program (IRP), its expansion to all states, and a private right of action to remedy a violation of its enforcement by state or local authorities; and (6) immigration-related training for state and local personnel. States that state and local law enforcement personnel are fully authorized to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Sets forth limitations on visa issuance and validity; including: (1) visa curtailment for aliens from countries denying or delaying repatriation of their nationals; (2) elimination of the diversity immigrant program; (3) barring terrorists from naturalization; and (4) prohibiting immigration benefits to an alien who poses a security threat, is under investigation for removal, or for whom background checks have not been completed. Makes participation in racial, religious, national, or political persecution grounds for inadmissibility or deportation. Revises provisions respecting foreign student information collection. Employment Security Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, and sets forth the provisions for, an employment eligibility verification system. Expands the employment eligibility verification system to include: (1) previously hired individuals; and (2) recruitment and referral. Makes employer participation in the basic pilot program mandatory two years after enactment of this Act. Provides protection for individuals reporting immigration law violations. Revises and increases civil and criminal penalties for knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens. Bars repeat hiring offenders from government contract eligibility for two years. Provides for certain information sharing among the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and DHS. Requires that by October 26, 2007, every document, other than an interim document, issued by the Secretary which may be used as evidence of immigrant, nonimmigrant, parole, asylee, or refugee status, be machine-readable, tamper-resistant, and incorporate a biometric identifier. Revises provisions respecting: (1) alien smuggling offenses and penalties, including establishing extraterritorial jurisdiction over such offenses; and (2) marriage fraud. Establishes in the Treasury the Employer Compliance Fund. Revises (and increases) penalty provisions respecting: (1) reentry of removed aliens; (2) document fraud; (3) benefit fraud; (4) false citizenship claims; and (5) social security number misuse. Makes criminal street gang members inadmissible and deportable. Requires mandatory detention of aliens subject to removal based upon criminal street gang membership. Makes such aliens ineligible for asylum, temporary protected status, and protection from removal to certain countries. Revises specified voluntary departure, detention, and removal provisions. Provides for: (1) expedited removal of certain criminal aliens; and (2) detention alternative pilot programs. Provides that an alien who is neither a flight nor a security risk may be released pending a removal hearing by posting a bond of: (1) not less than $5,000; or (2) not less than $3,000 if a Canadian or Mexican national. Revises and enhances detention provisions for certain dangerous aliens subject to removal, including establishment of a detention review process for cooperating aliens.
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 2006
Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act of 2006 - Provides for construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Provides for increases in: (1) border patrol agents; (2) Department of Defense (DOD) surveillance equipment along the southern border; (3) Customs and Border Patrol officers; and (4) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration and worksite enforcement personnel and Department of Justice immigration attorneys and judges Revises and extends implementation deadlines for the integrated entry and exit data system. Requires: (1) state and local law enforcement agencies to provide DHS with specified information about apprehended illegal aliens; and (2) U.S. attorneys to determine the immigration status of persons charged with a federal offense. Provides for: (1) increased federal detention space and utilization of DOD installations identified for closure; (2) transfer of illegal aliens from state or local custody to federal custody; (3) listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database; (4) federal reimbursement of state and local detention and transportation costs; (5) continuation of the institutional removal program (IRP), its expansion to all states, and a private right of action to remedy a violation of its enforcement by state or local authorities; and (6) immigration-related training for state and local personnel. States that state and local law enforcement personnel are fully authorized to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Sets forth limitations on visa issuance and validity; including: (1) visa curtailment for aliens from countries denying or delaying repatriation of their nationals; (2) elimination of the diversity immigrant program; (3) barring terrorists from naturalization; and (4) prohibiting immigration benefits to an alien who poses a security threat, is under investigation for removal, or for whom background checks have not been completed. Makes participation in racial, religious, national, or political persecution grounds for inadmissibility or deportation. Revises provisions respecting foreign student information collection. Employment Security Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, and sets forth the provisions for, an employment eligibility verification system. Expands the employment eligibility verification system to include: (1) previously hired individuals; and (2) recruitment and referral. Makes employer participation in the basic pilot program mandatory two years after enactment of this Act. Provides protection for individuals reporting immigration law violations. Revises and increases civil and criminal penalties for knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens. Bars repeat hiring offenders from government contract eligibility for two years. Provides for certain information sharing among the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and DHS. Makes an illegal alien ineligible for nonresident alien tax status. Prohibits a deduction for compensation paid to an unauthorized worker. Requires that by October 26, 2007, every document, other than an interim document, issued by the Secretary which may be used as evidence of immigrant, nonimmigrant, parole, asylee, or refugee status, be machine-readable, tamper-resistant, and incorporate a biometric identifier. Excludes unauthorized employment or unauthorized functions and services from trade or business from social security employment or self-employment computation. Revises provisions respecting: (1) alien smuggling offenses and penalties, including establishing extraterritorial jurisdiction over such offenses; and (2) marriage fraud. Establishes in the Treasury the Employer Compliance Fund. Revises (and increases) penalty provisions respecting: (1) reentry of removed aliens; (2) document fraud; (3) benefit fraud; (4) false citizenship claims; and (5) social security number misuse. Makes criminal street gang members inadmissible and deportable. Requires mandatory detention of aliens subject to removal based upon criminal street gang membership. Makes such aliens ineligible for asylum, temporary protected status, and protection from removal to certain countries. Revises specified voluntary departure, detention, and removal provisions. Provides for: (1) expedited removal of certain criminal aliens; and (2) detention alternative pilot programs. Provides that an alien who is neither a flight nor a security risk may be released pending a removal hearing by posting a bond of: (1) not less than $5,000; or (2) not less than $3,000 if a Canadian or Mexican national. Revises and enhances detention provisions for certain dangerous aliens subject to removal, including establishment of a detention review process for cooperating aliens.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006
219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8781/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2006
434 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if humanitarian consideration will be given to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8230/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2006
428 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers who have been given right to remain here for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of persons who have entered here illegally and have been deported in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8155/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2006
404 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers accommodated in the town of Kiltimagh, County Mayo; and if he intends to locate a large number of single male asylum seekers in the town; and if so, the number approximately. [7815/06]
Germany · German Bundestag · 28 February 2006
Einrichtung Regionaler Schutzprogramme (RPP) an den Süd- und Ostgrenzen der EU, sog. Auffanglager, Kritik des UNHCR, Aushöhlung internationaler Standards des Flüchtlingsschutzes <p> </p>
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 February 2006
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006
303 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7276/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006
301 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who have applied to remain here will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7259/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006
175 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied); the details of communications made to his Department, and to Irish embassies or consulates by or on behalf of this person since 2003; the actions taken by the Government, especially in view of the Government’s knowledge that, before acquiring Irish nationality, the individual had been recognised as a refugee and hence at risk of persecution if involuntarily returned to Tunisia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7112/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006
87 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the adequacy of the response by the Government of Egypt and the United Nations in terms of international law to the killing and injuring of large numbers of Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers in the course of the forceful dispersal of a protest in front of the UN in Cairo, specifically in view of the fact that some estimates put the number of dead at over 200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6998/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006
561 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an issue raised previously (details supplied); if there have been any changes in policy; the position in relation to single people coming to Kiltimagh, County Mayo. [6893/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2006
557 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application for leave to remain here made by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [6868/06]
European Union · EUR-Lex · 21 February 2006
European Union · European Commission · 17 February 2006
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2006
244 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision not to grant refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the existence of clear evidence to suggest a danger to their life and well-being if returned to their homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6248/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2006
240 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual operating costs over each of the past five years of the Government-run direct provision centre at Knockalisheen and the initial capital outlay; the number of asylum seekers who have been accommodated at the centre to date in 2006; the number currently being accommodated; and the average daily numbers accommodated in 2004 and 2005. [6230/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2006
239 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of privately-run direct provision centres for asylum seekers in the mid-west; and if he will provide a table of the number of asylum seekers who are housed in each centre and the amount paid to each operator of the centres over each of the past five years. [6229/06]