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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2013
528. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount paid by his Department to asyslum centre firms for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10295/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2013
527. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality following the review by the UN Committee Against Torture where the committee recommends that the State partly take measures to ensure that all persons detained for immigration related reasons are held in facilities that are appropriate to their status, his views on the current situation relating to immigration related detainees; and the plans that have been made to make appropriate facilities available. [10288/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2013
345. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Social Protection if child benefit is paid in respect of children of asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9959/13]
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 2013
Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act or SKILLS Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for: (1) WIA title I, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services; and (2) WIA title II, adult education and family literacy education programs. Revises requirements to: (1) eliminate representatives of labor organizations from state workforce investment boards, and (2) specify that representatives of business on a board represent large and small businesses with immediate and long-term employment opportunities in in-demand industries and other occupations important to the state economy. Requires a state board to assist the state governor by developing: (1) policies and programs that support a comprehensive statewide workforce development system, and (2) a statewide workforce and labor market information system. Revises requirements for: (1) a state workforce development plan; (2) local workforce investment areas, boards, and plans; (3) one-stop delivery systems; and (4) the allotment of federal funds among states for employment and training activities. Eliminates specific funding for adult and dislocated worker employment and training. Specifies state use of federal funds to set up a Workforce Investment Fund. Revises requirements for: (1) within state allocations of funds; and (2) the use of funds for state and local employment and training activities, including statewide rapid response, individuals with barriers to employment grants, and adults with barriers to employment grants. Converts the national emergency grants program into a national dislocated worker grants program. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to award national dislocated worker grants to spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces or full-time duty members of the National Guard (or members who recently separated from such duties) and are in need of employment and training assistance to obtain or retain employment. Requires the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor to be the principal agency to administer WIA title I workforce investment systems for job training and employment services and title III (Job Corps). Revises requirements for the state unified plan for adult education and literacy programs. Amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to eliminate the U.S. Employment Service. Replaces the nationwide employment statistics system, which the Secretary is required to oversee, with a nationwide workforce and labor market information system. Repeals the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970 and specified other laws. Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require employment and training services to eligible members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program be provided through the statewide workforce development system, including the One-Stop delivery system. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with respect to employment and training services for refugees, and the Second Chance Act of 2007 and well as the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to such services through the statewide workforce investment system for federal, state, and local prisoner reentry programs. Amends INA also to require that 15% of importing employer fees deposited into the H-1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account be transferred to the Department of Education for gifted and talented grant programs (instead of 50% to job training programs). Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA73) to: (1) redesignate the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration the Director, and (2) require an eligible state to use a certain percentage of the federal share of the cost of vocational rehabilitation services to award grants to create practical job and career readiness and training programs and provide job placements and career advancement. Repeals the authority of the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the Department of Education to make grants and contracts for: (1) vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers; (2) recreational programs for such individuals; and (3) in-service training of vocational rehabilitation personnel. Repeals title VI (Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities) of the RA73. Revises requirements and reauthorizes appropriations for vocational rehabilitation services under the RA73.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2013
226. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Health if he will consider certain exemptions from the increased prescriptions charges, particularly for vulnerable groups such as asylum seekers, older persons and persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9302/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2013
197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date and future entitlement of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if he has studied the reasons given for refusal of asylum in 2004 having particular regard to the circumstances prevailing at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9470/13]
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 February 2013
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2013
239. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will allow an exemption for asylum seekers who only receive €19 per week, older persons and persons with disabilities from the increased prescription charges, such groups should be allowed an exemption from the increase as it is resulting in further poverty. [9155/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2013
189. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding asylum in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9223/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2013
22. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the additional humanitarian support he plans to provide to refugees from the Syrian civil war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/13]
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 February 2013
Het bericht 'Nederland zet weer Somalische asielzoekers uit'
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013
582. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 556 of 29 January 2013, if the eight persons returned to their last port of departure from the State were Syrian nationals. [8722/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013
579. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 487 of 12 February 2013, if he will provide details in tabular form of those persons living in direct provision 36 months and over by year they entered direct provision. [8689/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013
539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the file in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8106/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013
277. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if, following recent criticism by the High Court of practices in the Refugee Appeals Tribunal in S.R. (Pakistan) v. Minister for Justice and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, 29 January 2013, if he intends to make amendments to the proposed protection review tribunal to address these criticisms in the forthcoming Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill. [7950/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013
270. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the overall budget for the Reception and Integration Agency, including a breakdown of the cost of inspections, transfers and staffing; if the weekly allowance received by asylum seekers is part of this budget, and if not, from which budget does it come; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7817/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013
269. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are taken by the Reception and Integration Agency to ensure that staff in accommodation centres for asylum seekers are Garda vetted and trained to work with children and vulnerable adults in view of the fact that this is not included on the standard form employed by the contracted inspectors (details supplied). [7814/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013
267. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the value of the individual contracts to providers of direct provision accommodation; and if these contracts were advertised and awarded as per the EU public procurement regulations. [7792/13]
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2013
Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act - Authorizes a qualifying Indonesian citizen whose asylum claim was denied solely upon a failure to meet the one-year application filing deadline to file a motion to reopen such claim. Requires that such motion be filed during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2013
Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act - Authorizes a qualifying Indonesian citizen whose asylum claim was denied solely upon a failure to meet the one-year application filing deadline to file a motion to reopen such claim. Requires that such motion be filed during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2013
Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with the heads of other relevant federal agencies to conduct a review of refugee processing with the goal of streamlining processing, consistent with maintaining security. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish overseas refugee English language and work orientation training programs prior to the departure for the United States of refugees who have been approved for U.S. admission. Permits: (1) refugees (and their spouses and children) to be admitted to the United States as lawful permanent residents, and (2) asylum seekers (and their spouses and children) to be granted lawful permanent residency. Directs the Secretary when setting the amount of reception and placement grants to: (1) adjust the grant amount to account for anticipated initial refugee resettlement needs, and (2) ensure that funding is provided to national resettlement agencies at the beginning of the fiscal year. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should appoint a White House Coordinator on Refugee Protection. Requires the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (Director) to make grants to national resettlement agencies to operate a case management system to assist individuals access eligible services, benefits, and assistance provided by the Office, federal, state, or local agencies, and private or nonprofit organizations. Requires the Office, subject to available appropriations, to provide refugees with a minimum of 12 months' assistance and social services for employment, health, and living expenses. Authorizes the Director to award grants to community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and resettlement agencies for programs to assist newcomers integrate into U.S. civic life. Expands eligibility for, and participation in, the refugee matching grant program (federal-private refugee assistance). Establishes a Domestic Emergency Refugee Resettlement Fund to meet unanticipated refugee resettlement needs. Makes SSI (supplemental security income) benefits available to qualified aliens, U-visa aliens (victim of criminal activity), or certain T-visa aliens (victims of trafficking in persons) who were ineligible for such benefits because of their failure to acquire citizenship within seven years. Makes a child who has been granted special immigrant status as a victim of criminal activity (U-visa) eligible for specified refugee benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2013
Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2013 - Amends provisions regarding violence against immigrant women in the following areas: (1) employment of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-visa (victims of certain crimes) nonimmigrant aliens, (2) self-petitioning, (3) protections for children and family members from traffickers and criminals, (4) recapture of unused U-visas, (5) battered spouse and family member protections, (6) asylum, (7) removal, (8) naturalization, (9) VAWA confidentiality, (10) services for trafficking victims, (11) fiancee/fiance protections and marriage broker regulation, and (12) sexual abuse in custodial settings.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2013
North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2013 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran, Syria, or Burma; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has returned the last remains of Reverend Kim Dong-shik to the United States; (4) has released abducted Japanese nationals and surviving Korean War prisoners of war; and (5) has undertaken specified actions regarding family reunification, penal reforms, refugee access, and religious organization communications. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. Finds that the United States did not grant diplomatic recognition to North Korea upon its establishment as a client regime of the former Soviet Union in 1948. Continues diplomatic nonrecognition of North Korea until such benchmarks have been met. Directs the President, in the case of a North Korean missile, rocket, or other airborne launch or the conducting of a nuclear test in violation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874, to instruct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to secure adoption of a Security Council resolution condemning North Korea's action and requiring implementation of comprehensive sanctions and an inspection regime against North Korea.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 February 2013
Uitkomst van het gesprek met de VN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, op 15 januari 2013 betreffende niet-geregistreerde Syrische vluchtelingen
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013
509. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6951/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013
487. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in direct provision; if he will provide the details in tabular form by year they entered direct provision; and his plans, if any, to end housing of asylum seekers in direct provision hostels. [6727/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013
485. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the checks in place to ensure that those in the asylum and refugee process, whose deportation orders have been revoked on the basis of a judicial review, are actually informed of such (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6688/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2013
128. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the proposed timeline for the taking and completion of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill, if his attention has been drawn to improvements in the UK and whether or not these new structures might be adopted in Ireland, his views on a combined immigration and protection tribunal system, and other measures that might reduce the significant legal costs incurred in this area as a percentage of total costs as reported in the Refugees Appeals Tribunal 2011 Annual Report. [6515/13]
Austria · National Council · 6 February 2013
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Vilimsky, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend steigende Asylanträge 2012
Austria · National Council · 6 February 2013
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Vilimsky, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Verfahrensverkürzung beim Asylverfahren
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013
153. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality since the establishment of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, the number of decisions, per year, quashed by the High Court on judicial review; the number of cases, per year, settled by the State after judicial review proceedings were instituted; and the cost to the State rising from same. [6152/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013
55. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will grant refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5665/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013
53. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will revoke the deportation order in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5663/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013
45. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will revoke the deportation order in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5662/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013
31. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will grant refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5666/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013
25. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of programme refugees accepted by the State during each of the past ten years. [6000/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013
675. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will grant refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5667/13]
Austria · National Council · 1 February 2013
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Alev Korun, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Amtsgeheimnisverrat des Innenministeriums an FPÖ? <i>(im Zusammenhang mit Ermittlungen des Landesamtes für</i> <i>Verfassungsschutz und Terrorismusbekämpfung)</i>
Austria · National Council · 31 January 2013
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Dagmar Belakowitsch-Jenewein, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend <i>(medizinische)</i> Behandlung der "Erpresser" in der Wiener Votivkirche
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2013
166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the reports pursuant to sections 13(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2013
165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the original papers in the application for asylum/refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/13]
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 31 January 2013
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 31 January 2013
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 31 January 2013
Reactie op het rapport "Ontheemd. De verhuizingen van asielzoekerskinderen in Nederland" van de Werkgroep Kind in azc ten behoeve van het algemeen overleg over asiel- en vreemdelingenbeleid op 14 februari 2013
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2013
158. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the time taken to process an application in respect of a person (details supplied) is acceptable; if his attention has been drawn to the academic achievements of this applicant and the support to them to undertake a PhD programme should their application be approved; if he will reconsider the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4820/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2013
156. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons refused entry at Dublin Airport and Dublin Port for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4772/13]
Austria · National Council · 29 January 2013
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mathias Venier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend die Kosten der Grundversorgung für Asylwerber und andere hilfs- und schutzbedürftige Fremde
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2013
556. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information on the number of Syrian nationals, if any, that were refused leave to land here in 2012 in view of the recent comments by the High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. António Guterres, in Dublin, to keep EU borders open to those fleeing violence in Syria. [3834/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2013
553. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will make available the copy of the proceedings at hearing and its conclusions made by the Refugee Applications Commissioner in the case of a person (details supplied) with particular reference to the need to ensure that all aspects of the application were considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3774/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2013
551. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he visited Hatch Hall or any other direct provision centre last year, including the names of those centres; and if he will state the purpose and outcome of each visit. [3753/13]