Asylum

ZIMBABWEAN ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2005

That this House accepts that Zimbabweans refused asylum in the UK cannot be returned to Zimbabwe because of conditions prevailing in that country; is concerned that their ineligibility for state benefits renders many destitute; and calls on the Home Secretary to grant them the right to work so they can support themselves financially and make a contribution to society during their time in the UK while developing their professional and technical skills in order to contribute to the rebuilding of Zimbabwe once political change renders it safe for them to return.

300 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the deportations of asylum seekers will be stopped where their human rights and lives are at risk. [39952/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

300 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the deportations of asylum seekers will be stopped where their human rights and lives are at risk. [39952/05]

297 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which he has studied the most recent documentation submitted in connection with an application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39948/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

297 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which he has studied the most recent documentation submitted in connection with an application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39948/05]

293 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the basis on which he has deemed passports submitted in connection with application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to be fraudulent having particular regard to documentation and translation submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

293 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the basis on which he has deemed passports submitted in connection with application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to be fraudulent having particular regard to documentation and translation submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/05]

292 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the case of an application for family reunification in the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39943/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

292 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the case of an application for family reunification in the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39943/05]

291 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application of family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39942/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

291 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application of family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39942/05]

290 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be reconsidered under refugee, asylum or humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39941/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

290 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be reconsidered under refugee, asylum or humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39941/05]

288 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to an application for refugee, asylum and citizenship status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39939/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005

288 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to an application for refugee, asylum and citizenship status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39939/05]

292 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) whose case has been supported by Amnesty International will be permitted to remain here. [39509/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

292 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) whose case has been supported by Amnesty International will be permitted to remain here. [39509/05]

290 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the general instability, state of war and human rights abuses in Afghanistan; if examinations will be made regarding the applications for leave to remain by Afghani citizens living here; and if he will provide a breakdown of the number of Afghani citizens seeking leave to remain in the State and the number of applications made, and granted by the State in previous years. [39498/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

290 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the general instability, state of war and human rights abuses in Afghanistan; if examinations will be made regarding the applications for leave to remain by Afghani citizens living here; and if he will provide a breakdown of the number of Afghani citizens seeking leave to remain in the State and the number of applications made, and granted by the State in previous years. [39498/05]

289 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for stamp four for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39495/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

289 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for stamp four for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39495/05]

81 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in view of his statement to Dáil Éireann in answer to Question No. 11 of 10 November 2005 with respect to the treatment of African asylum seekers and refugees in Morocco, if, and in what capacity, the Government is involved in the exploration of measures at European Union level to respond to the increasing pressure of immigration from north and sub-Saharan Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39282/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005

81 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in view of his statement to Dáil Éireann in answer to Question No. 11 of 10 November 2005 with respect to the treatment of African asylum seekers and refugees in Morocco, if, and in what capacity, the Government is involved in the exploration of measures at European Union level to respond to the increasing pressure of immigration from north and sub-Saharan Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39282/05]

390 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a stay will be granted on the deportation orders in order to give a person (details supplied) in County Sligo a chance to make a new application for asylum here in view of the circumstances outlined in correspondence attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38877/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

390 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a stay will be granted on the deportation orders in order to give a person (details supplied) in County Sligo a chance to make a new application for asylum here in view of the circumstances outlined in correspondence attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38877/05]

Member States’ Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

The Dáil divided: Tá,

209 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38615/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

209 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38615/05]

207 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38613/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

207 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38613/05]

201 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the lease of a hostel (details supplied) in County Kilkenny by the reception and integration agency has been finalised; and if so, the length of time the building is leased for. [38579/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

201 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the lease of a hostel (details supplied) in County Kilkenny by the reception and integration agency has been finalised; and if so, the length of time the building is leased for. [38579/05]

197 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to previous parliamentary questions submitted each year since 2002, Question No. 482 of 22 March 2005 and a further question on 21 April 2005, the reason it has taken four years to deal with this case; if he will allow the persons to remain here on humanitarian grounds; and if a response will be expedited. [38526/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

197 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to previous parliamentary questions submitted each year since 2002, Question No. 482 of 22 March 2005 and a further question on 21 April 2005, the reason it has taken four years to deal with this case; if he will allow the persons to remain here on humanitarian grounds; and if a response will be expedited. [38526/05]

405 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he can confirm receipt by his Department of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath to remain here pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999; if on foot thereof and the comprehensive submission made the application will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38189/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

405 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he can confirm receipt by his Department of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath to remain here pursuant to section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999; if on foot thereof and the comprehensive submission made the application will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38189/05]

393 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 22 November 2005 if permission to remain will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth. [38045/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

393 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 22 November 2005 if permission to remain will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth. [38045/05]

384 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37906/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

384 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37906/05]

Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2005

Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) take all appropriate actions, including development of a national border strategy, to maintain operational control over the U.S. international land and maritime borders; (2) report on cross-border security agreements with Mexico and Canada; (3) provide for biometric data enhancements; (4) report on the One Face at the Border Initiative; (5) increase port of entry inspection personnel and canine detection teams; (6) report on the airspace security mission's impact on the National Capital Region; (7) reimburse private owners along the border for certain property damage; (8) establish at least one Border Patrol unit for the Virgin Islands; (9) report on Central American gang travel across the U.S.-Mexico border; and (10) deploy radiation portal monitors at U.S. ports of entry to screen inbound cargo for nuclear and radiological material. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with respect to alien smuggling and illegal entry and presence to: (1) revise the definition of aggravated felony; (2) provide mandatory minimum sentences on smuggling convictions, and expand seizure and forfeiture authority; (3) make illegal U.S. presence a crime; (4) increase penalties for improper U.S. entry and for marriage and immigration-related entrepreneurship fraud; (5) provide mandatory minimum sentences for aliens convicted of reentry after removal; (6) impose on smugglers the same sentences that the aliens they have smuggled would receive; (7) include among smuggling crimes the carrying or use of a firearm during such activity; and (8) revise voluntary departure provisions. Directs the Secretary: (1) and the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to increase the availability of Department of Defense (DOD) surveillance equipment along the U.S. international land and maritime borders; (2) to assess border security vulnerabilities on Department of Interior land directly adjacent to the U.S. border; (3) conduct a training exercise on border security information sharing; (4) establish a Border Security Advisory Committee; and (5) establish a university-based Center of Excellence for Border Security. Authorizes the Secretary to permit the use of DHS grants for border security activities. Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to border security cooperation with sovereign Indian Nations. Requires the mandatory detention of illegal aliens apprehended at a U.S. port of entry or along the U.S. land or maritime borders. Permits release with notice to appear only if the alien: (1) is not a security risk; and (2) provides a specified bond. Denies admission to the nationals of a country that refuses or delays acceptance of its nationals ordered removed from the United States. Requires that the Secretary place an alien (other than from Mexico or Canada) who has not been admitted or paroled into expedited removal if apprehended within 100 miles of the border and within 14 days of unauthorized entry. Directs the Secretary to take specified actions to ensure coordination of DHS border security efforts. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in DHS an Office of Air and Marine Operations whose primary mission shall be to prevent the entry of terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband into the United States. Directs the Secretary to transfer to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement all functions of the Customs Patrol Officers unit operating on the Tohono O'odham Indian reservation (the "Shadow Wolves" unit). Authorizes the Secretary to establish within United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement additional Customs Patrol units to operate on Indian lands. Bars an alien: (1) deportable on terrorist grounds from receiving withholding of removal; (2) convicted of an aggravated felony, unlawful procurement of citizenship, or domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse from admissibility; (3) convicted of an aggravated felony from refugee or asylee status adjustment; (4) removable on terrorist grounds from becoming naturalized; and (5) from being naturalized while in removal proceedings. Revises and enhances detention provisions for certain dangerous aliens subject to removal, including establishment of a detention review process for cooperating aliens. Increases penalties and sets mandatory minimum sentences for aliens who fail to comply with removal provisions. Makes an alien deportable for: (1) three or more drunk driving convictions; and (2) social security number and identification fraud. Authorizes (and reimburses) local sheriffs or sheriff coalitions in specified counties along the southern border to enforce the immigration laws and to transfer illegal aliens to federal custody. Establishes in the Treasury the Designated County Law Enforcement Account. Makes an alien inadmissible for U.S. entry if: (1) such alien has been deported for criminal street gang participation; or (2) the consular officer or the Secretary knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that such alien is a member of a criminal street gang seeking U.S. entry in furtherance of gang-related crimes or activities, or is a member of a designated criminal street gang. Makes an alien deportable who: (1) is a street gang member convicted of committing or attempting to commit a gang crime; or (2) is determined by the Secretary to be a member of a designated criminal street gang. Authorizes the Attorney General to designate a group or association as a criminal street gang. Requires mandatory detention of alien gang members subject to removal. Makes such aliens ineligible for asylum and protection from removal to certain countries. Authorizes expedited removal for aliens inadmissible for security or criminal grounds. Makes sexual abuse of a minor an aggravated felony for immigration purposes. Directs the Secretary 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. Sets forth civil and criminal penalty provisions for noncompliance. Provides for: (1) voluntary employer verification utilizing such system two years after enactment of this Act for previously hired individuals; (2) mandatory employer verification three years after enactment of this Act by federal, state, and local governments, and the military for employees not verified under such system working at federal, state or local government buildings, military bases, nuclear energy sites, weapons sites, airports, or critical infrastructure sites; and (3) mandatory employer verification six years after enactment of this Act for all employees not previously verified under such system. Makes employer participation in the basic pilot program mandatory two years after enactment of this Act. 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 court of appeals judge. Requires all nonimmigrant applicants to waive any right to: (1) review or appeal a determination of inadmissibility at port of entry; or (2) contest, other than through asylum, any action for removal.

192 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a decision on leave to remain here with regard to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

192 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a decision on leave to remain here with regard to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/05]

186 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the decision taken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and give them leave to stay here on humanitarian grounds; and the status of their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37364/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

186 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the decision taken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and give them leave to stay here on humanitarian grounds; and the status of their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37364/05]

183 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the meaning of “false passport” in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if the reference is in respect of different information sought by the immigration authorities; if his attention has been drawn to the serious health condition of the person; the interpretation of habitual residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37495/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

183 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the meaning of “false passport” in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if the reference is in respect of different information sought by the immigration authorities; if his attention has been drawn to the serious health condition of the person; the interpretation of habitual residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37495/05]

182 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Ireland’s second report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child refers to the administrative procedures in place for family reunification for migrants not covered under the Refugee Act 1996 but does not identify, or address, the implementation of said procedures; his views that the Government’s policy of denying visas to the minor children of parents granted leave to remain violates Articles 9 and 10 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37361/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

182 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Ireland’s second report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child refers to the administrative procedures in place for family reunification for migrants not covered under the Refugee Act 1996 but does not identify, or address, the implementation of said procedures; his views that the Government’s policy of denying visas to the minor children of parents granted leave to remain violates Articles 9 and 10 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37361/05]

Council Directive 2005/85/EC of 1 December 2005 on minimum standards on procedures in Member States for granting and withdrawing refugee status

European Union · EUR-Lex · 1 December 2005

250 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the refugee families staying in Linden House, Killarney, County Kerry are to be moved to make room available for 80 all male refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37111/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

250 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the refugee families staying in Linden House, Killarney, County Kerry are to be moved to make room available for 80 all male refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37111/05]

249 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he intends to take to ensure that the proposed 80 all male refugees proposed to be housed in Linden House, Killarney, County Kerry are investigated before they are housed there (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37110/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

249 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he intends to take to ensure that the proposed 80 all male refugees proposed to be housed in Linden House, Killarney, County Kerry are investigated before they are housed there (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37110/05]

233 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is proposed to house 80 all male refugees in Linden House, Killarney, County Kerry which is across the road from a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37113/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

233 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is proposed to house 80 all male refugees in Linden House, Killarney, County Kerry which is across the road from a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37113/05]

232 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the parents of the children attending a school (details supplied) in County Kerry for their children’s safety with the proposal to house 80 all male refugees in Linden House, Killarney which is across the road from this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37112/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

232 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the parents of the children attending a school (details supplied) in County Kerry for their children’s safety with the proposal to house 80 all male refugees in Linden House, Killarney which is across the road from this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37112/05]

365 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be granted permission to obtain private rented accommodation and rent supplement; if a response will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36571/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

365 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be granted permission to obtain private rented accommodation and rent supplement; if a response will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36571/05]

363 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date on which the decision was taken to close a hostel (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for use as accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees; the reason for the decision; if the residents were consulted; the way in which and when the residents were advised of the decision; the number of residents affected; if the residents will be moved to the same location on closure or to a number of different locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36546/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

363 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date on which the decision was taken to close a hostel (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for use as accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees; the reason for the decision; if the residents were consulted; the way in which and when the residents were advised of the decision; the number of residents affected; if the residents will be moved to the same location on closure or to a number of different locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36546/05]

349 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has applications for refugee status and citizenship from a person (details supplied); when this person will receive a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

349 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has applications for refugee status and citizenship from a person (details supplied); when this person will receive a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/05]

231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for refugee status which has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36235/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for refugee status which has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36235/05]

229 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36233/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

229 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36233/05]

180 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined the difficulties facing aged-out non-Irish minors who have applied for leave to remain here; his plans to address the cases of the relatively small number of persons in these circumstances who wish to continue making a contribution to Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35980/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

180 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined the difficulties facing aged-out non-Irish minors who have applied for leave to remain here; his plans to address the cases of the relatively small number of persons in these circumstances who wish to continue making a contribution to Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35980/05]

91 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined the difficulties facing aged-out non-Irish minors who have applied for leave to remain here; his plans to address the cases of the relatively small number of persons in theses circumstances who wish to continue making a contribution to society here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35754/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

91 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined the difficulties facing aged-out non-Irish minors who have applied for leave to remain here; his plans to address the cases of the relatively small number of persons in theses circumstances who wish to continue making a contribution to society here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35754/05]

89 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposal for the establishment of a one-stop-shop for dealing with all immigration matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35739/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

89 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposal for the establishment of a one-stop-shop for dealing with all immigration matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35739/05]

107 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons refused leave to enter at the country’s ports of entry from January 2005 to end October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35763/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

107 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons refused leave to enter at the country’s ports of entry from January 2005 to end October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35763/05]

77 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the main countries of origin of those refused entry here from January 2005 to end October 2005; the number of persons seeking asylum who were refused entry; the grounds on which they were refused leave to enter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35765/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005

77 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the main countries of origin of those refused entry here from January 2005 to end October 2005; the number of persons seeking asylum who were refused entry; the grounds on which they were refused leave to enter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35765/05]

511 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who entered here as unaccompanied minors and whose applications for refugee status were frozen pending their attaining the age of majority in respect of each of the past ten years; the number of such persons who remain here under the care of the Health Service Executive and who, on reaching the age of majority, will return to the status of asylum seeker and have their applications for refugee status dealt with; the policy considerations he proposes to apply in dealing with these cases and if length of time here and secondary level education qualifications attained will be relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

511 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who entered here as unaccompanied minors and whose applications for refugee status were frozen pending their attaining the age of majority in respect of each of the past ten years; the number of such persons who remain here under the care of the Health Service Executive and who, on reaching the age of majority, will return to the status of asylum seeker and have their applications for refugee status dealt with; the policy considerations he proposes to apply in dealing with these cases and if length of time here and secondary level education qualifications attained will be relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/05]

510 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 522 of 8 November 2005, the number of persons who entered here on or before 31 December 2002, those who applied for asylum here, those who have been refused both recognition as refugees and leave to remain here on any other ground and whose current presence here, whether pending appeal or judicial review, or both, or following upon unsuccessful appeal or review, is accordingly irregular. [35656/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

510 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 522 of 8 November 2005, the number of persons who entered here on or before 31 December 2002, those who applied for asylum here, those who have been refused both recognition as refugees and leave to remain here on any other ground and whose current presence here, whether pending appeal or judicial review, or both, or following upon unsuccessful appeal or review, is accordingly irregular. [35656/05]

496 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 to remain here on humanitarian grounds. [35501/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

496 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 to remain here on humanitarian grounds. [35501/05]

473 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) who are in full-time secondary education will be granted leave to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35174/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

473 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) who are in full-time secondary education will be granted leave to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35174/05]

Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2005

Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act of 2005 - 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 state and local law enforcement agencies to provide DHS with specified information about apprehended illegal aliens. 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. Increase and enhances penalties for alien smuggling, document fraud, and certain crimes committed by illegal aliens. Provides for asset forfeiture and additional criminal fines and/or imprisonment for an alien who is illegally in the United States. (Provides an affirmative defense for an overstay due to unusual hardship or illness.) 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 and protection from removal to certain countries. Revises specified voluntary departure, detention, and removal provisions. Provides for: (1) expedited removal of criminal aliens; and (2) detention alternative pilot programs. Provides: (1) for public listing of every alien who is subject to a final order of removal and with respect to whom there is no likelihood of foreseeable future removal due to the refusal, or unreasonable delay, of all countries designated by the alien to receive such alien; (2) that such listing shall indicate whether the alien has been released from federal custody and the city and state of such alien's residence; and (3) for discontinuance of visas for a country having 24 or more of its citizens or nationals per month on such list.

365 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an asylum appeal will be heard for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [34766/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

365 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an asylum appeal will be heard for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [34766/05]

515 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if due consideration will be given to an application for residency by persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34222/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

515 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if due consideration will be given to an application for residency by persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34222/05]

514 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is having their case considered in respect of their application for residency based on humanitarian grounds; when same will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34221/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

514 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is having their case considered in respect of their application for residency based on humanitarian grounds; when same will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34221/05]

510 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding which is available for the publication of literature to inform refugees and asylum seekers of their rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34156/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

510 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding which is available for the publication of literature to inform refugees and asylum seekers of their rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34156/05]