Immigration

Bleiberecht als Menschenrecht (G-SIG: 16011546)

Germany · German Bundestag · 18 December 2006

Verankerung großzügiger gesetzlicher Bleiberechtsregelungen im Aufenthaltsgesetz: Erteilung einer Aufenthaltserlaubnis mit Arbeitsmarktzugang nach fünf Jahren geduldetem oder gestattetem Aufenthalt, bei Familien nach drei Jahren, in Härtefällen früher, auch bei Fehlen besonderer "Integrationsleistungen" wie Sprachkenntnisse etc.; sofortiger Abschiebestopp, keine aufenthaltsrechtlichen Verschärfungen in anderen Bereichen, Bleiberecht als Menschenrecht, Abschaffung der Kettenduldung

Erstellung einer Studie über die Kostenwahrheit der Zuwanderung und die Auswirkungen auf den Sozialstaat

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erstellung einer Studie über die Kostenwahrheit der Zuwanderung und die Auswirkungen auf den Sozialstaat

Zuwanderung und Auswirkungen auf das Sozialsystem

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2006

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erstellung einer Studie über die fiskalische Wirkung der Zuwanderung und ihre Auswirkungen auf das Sozialsystem

15 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated increase in the cost of welfare claims in 2007 arising from the entitlement of EU migrant workers to the new child care supplement and child benefit; the level of increase in applications for such benefits that has been evident since the beginning of 2006; his views on these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43137/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

15 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated increase in the cost of welfare claims in 2007 arising from the entitlement of EU migrant workers to the new child care supplement and child benefit; the level of increase in applications for such benefits that has been evident since the beginning of 2006; his views on these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43137/06]

Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to direct the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to establish a State Driver's License and Identity Card Enrollment Program to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen who produces a U.S. or Canadian driver's license or identity card meeting requirements of this Act to enter the United States from Canada without providing any other documentation or evidence of citizenship. Requires Program implementation by December 31, 2009. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, prior to such implementation, to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen to enter the United States from Canada if the individual can demonstrate U.S. or Canadian citizenship.

Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to direct the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to establish a State Driver's License and Identification Card Enrollment Program to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen who produces a U.S. or Canadian driver's license or identification card meeting requirements of this Act to enter the United States from Canada without providing any other documentation or evidence of citizenship. Requires Program implementation by December 31, 2009. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, prior to such implementation, to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen to enter the United States from Canada if the individual can demonstrate U.S. or Canadian citizenship.

47 Mr. Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when his Department will publish on the website the submissions or summaries of the submissions received in 2005 as part of the consultation on the Immigration and Residence Bill; if submissions have been or will be requested; if a public consultation process will be initiated in relation to the heads of the current proposed Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2006

47 Mr. Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when his Department will publish on the website the submissions or summaries of the submissions received in 2005 as part of the consultation on the Immigration and Residence Bill; if submissions have been or will be requested; if a public consultation process will be initiated in relation to the heads of the current proposed Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/06]

Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2006

Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should expand the visa waiver program to nationals of foreign countries that are allies in the war on terrorism. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program to expand the visa waiver program for up to five new countries that are are cooperating with the United States on security and counterterrorism matters. Requires a country, prior to participation, to conclude a counterterrorism and security information sharing agreement with the United States. Authorizes: (1) a country to participate for an initial three-year period, with an additional two-year extension; and (2) the Secretary to terminate a country's participation for program noncompliance. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement procedures to improve the manner of calculating visa overstay rates.

Nursing Relief Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2006

Nursing Relief Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant visa category (W-visa) for an alien coming to the United States to work as a professional nurse. Sets forth employer petition provisions.

"Statusrechtliche Begleitmaßnahmen" und Umgang mit "Gefährdern" nicht-deutscher Staatsangehörigkeit (G-SIG: 16011481)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 December 2006

Maßnahmen und Erkenntnisse der "AG Statusrechtliche Begleitmaßnahmen" (AG Status), Auswirkungen der Prüfungsmaßnahmen auf laufende Asylverfahren, Definition des Begriffs "Gefährder", Anzahl der "Gefährder" im Bereich Terrorismus/Islamismus, Weitergabe der Erkenntnisse aus Asylverfahren möglicherweise an andere Sicherheitsbehörden (GTAZ, Nachrichtendienste etc.), Sicherheitshaft für "Gefährder

Entschließung des Europäischen Parlaments zu der Zuwanderung von Frauen: Rolle und Stellung der Migrantinnen in der Europäischen Union (2006/2010(INI)) (G-SIG: 16000976)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Erste Verordnung zur Änderung der Aufenthaltsverordnung (G-SIG: 16021365)

Germany · Bundesrat · 30 November 2006

Einführung der Flughafentransitvisumpflicht für kolumbianische und kubanische Staatsangehörige; Aufhebung der Visumpflicht für algerische Diplomatenpassinhaber

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament - The global approach to migration one year on: towards a comprehensive European migration policy

European Union · European Commission · 30 November 2006

Umsetzung des Beschlusses der Innenministerkonferenz zum Bleiberecht in Bundesrecht (G-SIG: 16011458)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 November 2006

Einbringung eines Gesetzentwurfs zur Bleiberechtsregelung der Innenministerkonferenz vom 17. November 2006; u.a. zum Ermessensspielraum bei Erteilung einer Aufenthaltserlaubnis von sog. Härtefällen, Verknüpfung von Bleiberecht mit Arbeitsmarktzugang und eigenständiger Lebensunterhaltssicherung, Kriterien für Akzeptanz eines vorübergehenden Sozialhilfebezugs, Bedeutung von Wohnsitzauflagen und Wohnraumerfordernis, Regelungen bei Straftaten, vorsätzlicher Täuschung, Extremismus oder Terrorismus, Lösung für unbegleitete minderjährige Flüchtlinge, Ausnahmekriterien für Kranke, Behinderte und Menschen ab 65 Jahren, Sprachkenntnisnachweis, Erweiterung von Ausnahmen auf schulische Aus- und Weiterbildung

208 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a US citizen (details supplied) holding a US passport, who is married to an Irish person and resident in Ireland for the past 26 years and was returning to Ireland after a visit to the US was stopped by immigration in Shannon and told they should not be remaining in Ireland indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

208 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a US citizen (details supplied) holding a US passport, who is married to an Irish person and resident in Ireland for the past 26 years and was returning to Ireland after a visit to the US was stopped by immigration in Shannon and told they should not be remaining in Ireland indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40398/06]

97 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had conversations with his counterpart in the US administration to determine possible policy shifts of interest to the Irish people, particularly in view of recent election changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39496/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

97 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had conversations with his counterpart in the US administration to determine possible policy shifts of interest to the Irish people, particularly in view of recent election changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39496/06]

76 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the impact the US mid-term election results will have on efforts to legalise Irish immigrants in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39577/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

76 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the impact the US mid-term election results will have on efforts to legalise Irish immigrants in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39577/06]

47 Mr. Kelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts he has had as part of his campaign for the undocumented in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39589/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

47 Mr. Kelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts he has had as part of his campaign for the undocumented in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39589/06]

42 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts he has had as part of this campaign for the undocumented in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39464/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

42 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts he has had as part of this campaign for the undocumented in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39464/06]

34 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the possible effect that recent American elections may have on the Kennedy-McCain immigration proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39495/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

34 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the possible effect that recent American elections may have on the Kennedy-McCain immigration proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39495/06]

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, following the United States mid-term elections, his Department has made renewed contact with the relevant authorities in the US to support the Kennedy and McCain immigration reform proposals; the position with regard to these proposals; the steps being taken by his Department to bolster the chances of these proposals coming into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39720/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, following the United States mid-term elections, his Department has made renewed contact with the relevant authorities in the US to support the Kennedy and McCain immigration reform proposals; the position with regard to these proposals; the steps being taken by his Department to bolster the chances of these proposals coming into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39720/06]

Legal Services Act

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 November 2006

Make provision for the establishment of the Legal Services Board and in respect of its functions; to make provision for, and in connection with, the regulation of persons who carry on certain legal activities; to make provision for the establishment of the Office for Legal Complaints and for a scheme to consider and determine legal complaints; to make provision about claims management services and about immigration advice and immigration services; to make provision in respect of legal representation provided free of charge; to make provision about the application of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2006; to make provision about the Scottish legal services ombudsman; and for connected purposes.

Für eine Initiative der Bundesregierung mit dem Ziel einer humanitären, kohärenten und nachhaltigen Ausrichtung der europäischen Flüchtlingspolitik (G-SIG: 16011392)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 November 2006

Initiative der deutschen EU-Ratspräsidentschaft zur Verbesserung der Menschenrechtsstandards und der parlamentarischen Kontrolle bei der Sicherung der EU-Außengrenzen, Vernetzung nationaler Seenotrettungsdienste mit der europäischen Grenzschutzagentur FRONTEX, Befolgung der internationalen Konventionen „Safety of Life at Sea“ (SOLAS) und „Maritime Search and Rescue“ (SAR) und des Zurückweisungsverbots für auf hoher See aufgegriffene Personen gemäß Europäischer Menschenrechtskonvention bzw. Genfer Flüchtlingskonvention, Grund- und Menschenrechtsschutz für Asylsuchende und Schutzbedürftige, Rückführungen nur in sichere Drittstaaten, Entwicklung eines migrationspolitischen Gesamtkonzepts der EU im Rahmen der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

238 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assign more Gardaí to Castleisland for immigration duties at Kerry Airport in Farranfore; the position regarding plans to build a new Garda station in Castleisland; the increase in the number of Gardaí assigned to Garda stations in north Kerry since 2002; and his plans to assign more Gardaí to north Kerry in the months ahead. [39065/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

238 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assign more Gardaí to Castleisland for immigration duties at Kerry Airport in Farranfore; the position regarding plans to build a new Garda station in Castleisland; the increase in the number of Gardaí assigned to Garda stations in north Kerry since 2002; and his plans to assign more Gardaí to north Kerry in the months ahead. [39065/06]

235 Mr. Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the report published by the ESRI entitled Migrant’s Experience of Racism and Discrimination and its findings that insults or other forms of harassment at work are the second most common form of discrimination against immigrants with 32% of work permit holders across all groups having reported it; and his plans to address this problem. [39023/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

235 Mr. Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the report published by the ESRI entitled Migrant’s Experience of Racism and Discrimination and its findings that insults or other forms of harassment at work are the second most common form of discrimination against immigrants with 32% of work permit holders across all groups having reported it; and his plans to address this problem. [39023/06]

Integrationsgipfel und Islamkonferenz der Bundesregierung (G-SIG: 16011380)

Germany · German Bundestag · 21 November 2006

Vorlagetermin und Zielsetzung des &quot;Nationalen Integrationsplans&quot;, Beteiligung der Parlamente und der Teilnehmer des Integrationsgipfels vom 14. Juli 2006; praktische Umsetzung, Einbindung der Länder und des Parlaments in den Diskussionsprozess; Teilnehmer des Gipfels und Auswahlkriterien; Teilnehmer und Zielsetzung des &quot;Forums Integration&quot;, Einbindung der Beschlüsse in den Nationalen Integrationsplan; Zusammensetzung, Organisation und Arbeitsauftrag der Arbeitsgruppen; Gründung einer verfassten Religionsgemeinschaft der Muslime als Ziel der Islamkonferenz, Begriff, Status und Ansprechpartner sowie Rechte und Pflichten einer &quot;verfassten islamischen Religionsgemeinschaft&quot;; Zusammensetzung, Organisation, Inhalte und Arbeitsaufträge der Islamkonferenz sowie der einzelnen Arbeitsgruppen; Verzahnung der Arbeitsgruppen mit Bundesministerien; Abgrenzung zwischen Integrationsgipfel und Islamkonferenz; Problem der Einbringung der Konferenzergebnisse in den Nationalen Integrationsplan <p> </p>

Grundsätzliche Überprüfung der Abschiebungshaft, ihrer rechtlichen Grundlagen und der Inhaftierungspraxis in Deutschland (G-SIG: 16011388)

Germany · German Bundestag · 21 November 2006

Langfristiges Ziel: Abschaffung der Abschiebehaft, bis dahin Einsatz für gesetzliche Änderungen zur Wahrung von Mindeststandards in der Inhaftierungspraxis, Streichung § 62 AufenthG, Eingrenzung des in Haft zu nehmenden Personenkreises, Übertragung der Zuständigkeit an Verwaltungsgerichte, Pflichtverteidigung; Abschiebungshaft ohne Gefängnis- oder Strafcharakter, Ablehnung von Initiativen zur Ausweitung von Inhaftierungsgründen, Haftformen und Anordnungskompetenzen (s. Referentenentwurf eines Gesetzes zur Umsetzung aufenthalts- und asylrechtlicher Richtlinien der EU und Evaluierungsbericht des BMI zum Zuwanderungsgesetz), Ratifizierung des Zusatzprotokolls zur Anti-Folter-Konvention <p> </p>

Evaluierungsbericht zum Zuwanderungsgesetz und die Berücksichtigung von Forderungen der Kirchen, von Verbänden und anderer Nichtregierungsorganisationen (G-SIG: 16011386)

Germany · German Bundestag · 17 November 2006

Berücksichtigung von Forderungen der Wohlfahrtsverbände, Kirchen und Flüchtlingsorganisationen im Evaluierungsbericht zum Zuwanderungsgesetz, Schlussfolgerungen für zukünftige Evaluierungsverfahren, Einfluss auf Gesetzesänderungsvorhaben zum Zuwanderungsgesetz <p> </p>

A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2006

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under the Immigration Act of 1990 from worldwide or numerical limitations on immigrant visas.

Rechtlicher und behördlicher Umgang mit traumatisierten Flüchtlingen in Deutschland vor dem Hintergrund einer Entscheidung des Bundesverwaltungsgerichts (1B 188.05) (G-SIG: 16011364)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 November 2006

Umsetzung des Bundesverwaltungsgerichtsurteils zu Anforderungen an die Prüfung krankheitsbedingter Abschiebungshindernisse; Anzahl traumatisierter Asylantragsteller, Anzahl und Qualität der Gutachten, Möglichkeit zur Einholung eines Sachverständigengutachtens auch für Behördenmitarbeiter des BAMF, mögliche gesetzgeberische Maßnahmen; Einzelfallprüfung, Anregung eines Informations- und Kriterienkatalogs zur medizinischen Begutachtung bei &quot;Rückführungen&quot;, Qualitätssicherung durch Fortbildung von Ärzten und Richtern, Befugnisse und Praktiken des BAMF, Retraumatisierung durch Abschiebung, Beteiligung der Bundespolizei an Abschiebungen traumatisierter Menschen, Evaluation zur &quot;Flugreisetauglichkeit&quot; von Posttraumatisierten, Konsequenzen und Initiativen <p> </p>

133 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the report published by the ESRI entitled Migrant’s Experience of Racism and Discrimination and its findings that insults or other forms of harassment at work are the second most common form of discrimination against immigrants with 32% of work permit holders across all groups having reported it; and his plans to address this problem. [37765/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

133 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the report published by the ESRI entitled Migrant’s Experience of Racism and Discrimination and its findings that insults or other forms of harassment at work are the second most common form of discrimination against immigrants with 32% of work permit holders across all groups having reported it; and his plans to address this problem. [37765/06]

132 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the report published by the ESRI entitled Migrant’s Experience of Racism and Discrimination and its findings that insults or other forms of harassment at work are the second most common form of discrimination against immigrants with 32% of work permit holders across all groups having reported it; and his plans to address this problem. [37765/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

132 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the report published by the ESRI entitled Migrant’s Experience of Racism and Discrimination and its findings that insults or other forms of harassment at work are the second most common form of discrimination against immigrants with 32% of work permit holders across all groups having reported it; and his plans to address this problem. [37765/06]

154 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the European Union dimension that he believes will complicate any proposed ratification by Ireland of the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37762/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

154 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the European Union dimension that he believes will complicate any proposed ratification by Ireland of the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37762/06]

100 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the significant changes that he has indicated would need to be implemented with regard to existing legislation, employment, social welfare, education, taxation and electoral law in order for the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families to be ratified. [37761/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

100 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the significant changes that he has indicated would need to be implemented with regard to existing legislation, employment, social welfare, education, taxation and electoral law in order for the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families to be ratified. [37761/06]

84 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will ensure that speakers of minority languages are recruited as part of the expansion of the number of labour inspectors in order to direct special attention to migrant workers who may be especially at risk from exploitation; the status of the recruitment campaign for the additional labour inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

84 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will ensure that speakers of minority languages are recruited as part of the expansion of the number of labour inspectors in order to direct special attention to migrant workers who may be especially at risk from exploitation; the status of the recruitment campaign for the additional labour inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/06]

401 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of the recent decision by the Government to support a constitutional amendment on the rights of children, he will consider restoring the universality of child benefit and end his Department’s discrimination against children on the basis of their parents’ immigration status. [37851/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

401 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of the recent decision by the Government to support a constitutional amendment on the rights of children, he will consider restoring the universality of child benefit and end his Department’s discrimination against children on the basis of their parents’ immigration status. [37851/06]

419 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will publish the review of the habitual residence condition completed by his Department; the impact the HRC has had on migrant works in terms of poverty; the number of claims referred to the HRC unit of his Department for decision for which the two year residency rule has been satisfied but have been refused on other HRC grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38012/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

419 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will publish the review of the habitual residence condition completed by his Department; the impact the HRC has had on migrant works in terms of poverty; the number of claims referred to the HRC unit of his Department for decision for which the two year residency rule has been satisfied but have been refused on other HRC grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38012/06]

376 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will publish the review of the habitual residence condition completed by his Department; the impact the HRC has had on migrant workers in terms of poverty; the number of claims referred to the HRC unit of his Department for decision for which the two year residency rule has been satisfied but have been refused on other HRC grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

376 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will publish the review of the habitual residence condition completed by his Department; the impact the HRC has had on migrant workers in terms of poverty; the number of claims referred to the HRC unit of his Department for decision for which the two year residency rule has been satisfied but have been refused on other HRC grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37971/06]

225 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the hours of opening of the Garda National Immigration Bureau Offices in different locations; if it is possible to deal with exceptional or emergency situations at Garda General Offices; if not, the reason same is not possible; if he has received representations on the inconvenience caused by such arrangements; if he has evaluated such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37915/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

225 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the hours of opening of the Garda National Immigration Bureau Offices in different locations; if it is possible to deal with exceptional or emergency situations at Garda General Offices; if not, the reason same is not possible; if he has received representations on the inconvenience caused by such arrangements; if he has evaluated such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37915/06]

160 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will verify the accuracy of the claim made by NESC in its recent publication Managing Migration in Ireland A Social and Economic Analysis, that it is expected that migrants have contributed more in taxes and social insurance contributions than they have received in welfare payments in recent years. [37667/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

160 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will verify the accuracy of the claim made by NESC in its recent publication Managing Migration in Ireland A Social and Economic Analysis, that it is expected that migrants have contributed more in taxes and social insurance contributions than they have received in welfare payments in recent years. [37667/06]

146 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated increase in the cost of welfare claims in 2007 arising from the entitlement of EU migrant workers to the new childcare supplement and child benefit; the level of increase in applications for such benefits that has been evident since the beginning of 2006; his views on these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37607/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

146 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated increase in the cost of welfare claims in 2007 arising from the entitlement of EU migrant workers to the new childcare supplement and child benefit; the level of increase in applications for such benefits that has been evident since the beginning of 2006; his views on these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37607/06]

113 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the NESC conclusion in the NESC publication Managing Migration in Ireland A Social and Economic Analysis, that the decision to exclude migrants for welfare categories because they were not habitually resident in Ireland was a short term policy which will eventually have to be replaced by one which allows some migrants to establish long term residence in Ireland. [37668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

113 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the NESC conclusion in the NESC publication Managing Migration in Ireland A Social and Economic Analysis, that the decision to exclude migrants for welfare categories because they were not habitually resident in Ireland was a short term policy which will eventually have to be replaced by one which allows some migrants to establish long term residence in Ireland. [37668/06]

95 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent of information packages on welfare entitlements available in all the foreign languages of the principal migrant communities residing here. [37662/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

95 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent of information packages on welfare entitlements available in all the foreign languages of the principal migrant communities residing here. [37662/06]

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 9 November 2006.#Fabien Nemec v Caisse régionale d'assurance maladie du Nord-Est.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Tribunal des affaires de sécurité sociale de Longwy - France.#Social security for migrant workers - Article 42 EC - Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 - Article 58 - Allowance for workers exposed to asbestos - Calculation of cash benefits - Refusal to take account of pay earned in another Member State.#Case C-205/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 9 November 2006

154 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been deported to date following deportation orders made by him pursuant to section 3(1) of the Immigration Act 1999 in respect of non-nationals who under section 3(2)( a ) had served terms of imprisonment imposed on them by a court in the State; the years such deportation took place; and the nationality of those involved. [37039/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

154 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been deported to date following deportation orders made by him pursuant to section 3(1) of the Immigration Act 1999 in respect of non-nationals who under section 3(2)( a ) had served terms of imprisonment imposed on them by a court in the State; the years such deportation took place; and the nationality of those involved. [37039/06]

133 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason that no provision has been made in either the Immigration and Residence Bill or the Criminal Law (Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Offences) Bill for residency permits for victims of human trafficking in view of the fact that the threat of deportation is widely recognised as being a key impediment to trafficking victims coming forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36831/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

133 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason that no provision has been made in either the Immigration and Residence Bill or the Criminal Law (Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Offences) Bill for residency permits for victims of human trafficking in view of the fact that the threat of deportation is widely recognised as being a key impediment to trafficking victims coming forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36831/06]

Mehr Freiheit wagen (G-SIG: 16011300)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Vorgaben für die Regierungspolitik in den Bereichen: Wirtschafts-, Steuer- und Finanzpolitik, Arbeitsrecht und Arbeitsmarktpolitik, Zukunftsfähigkeit der Gesundheits-, Renten- und Pflegesysteme, Bildungspolitik, Energiepolitik, Familienpolitik, Integrationspolitik, Agrar- und Verbraucherpolitik; Förderung der mittelständischen Wirtschaft, Aufnahme der Maastrichtkriterien in das Grundgesetz, gesetzlich verankerte restriktive Haushaltsregeln; Vorlage einer Steuerreform; Durchbrechen der Oligopolstrukturen in der Energiewirtschaft, Senkung der Energiepreise, sofortige Vorlage eines Energieprogramms; Föderalismusreform II: Bund-Länder-Finanzbeziehungen, Steuerautonomie der Länder, Wettbewerbsföderalismus, Begrenzung von Beistandsgarantien und der Neuverschuldung; Schaffung eines zeitgemäßen Kündigungsschutzrechts, Flexibilisierung der sachgrundlosen Befristung; Reform des Tarifvertragsrechts, Optimierung der Hartz-Reform; Schaffung eines funktionsfähigen Niedriglohnsektors (Bürgergeldkonzept); Neuerarbeitung der Gesundheitsreform, Entlastung der Lohnzusatzkosten, Sicherstellung einer nachhaltigen Finanzierung; Abbau der Anreize zur Frühverrentung, Reform des Arbeitsmarkts, Ausbau der privaten und betrieblichen Altersvorsorge, Beibehaltung der Sozialversicherungsfreiheit der Entgeltumwandlung; Reform der Pflegeversicherung, Bildungsförderung, Unterstützung der &quot;Bund-Länder-Initiative zur Sicherung der Qualität und Bewältigung der Studierendenzahlen&quot; sowie der Initiative &quot;Geld folgt Student&quot;, offensive Weiterbildung, Flexibilität bei der Ausbildungsvergütung, Verlängerung der Probezeit für Lehrlinge und Erleichterung der Kündigungsmöglichkeiten, Anpassung des Jugendschutzgesetzes an Gegebenheiten im Tourismus, bei Gaststätten und bei Bäckern, Streichung der Übernahmeverpflichtung für Auszubildendenvertreter im Betriebsverfassungsgesetz; Ausbau der Kinderbetreuungsinfrastruktur, Reform der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe; Verbesserung der Integrationskurse, Vorlage eines Nationalen Integrationsprogramms, Einsetzung einer Enquetekommission Integration und Migration; Novellierung des Gentechnikgesetzes, Auslaufen der Milchquotenregelung bis 2015, Ablehnung der Werbeverbote für Tabak, Alkohol usw.; Verbraucherschutz durch Wettbewerb, Verbesserung der Verbraucherbildung und -aufklärung, Nachbesserung des Verbraucherinformationsgesetzes <p> </p>

Für eine wirksame Bleiberechtsregelung für langjährig in Deutschland geduldete Personen (G-SIG: 16011320)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Einbringung eines Gesetzentwurfs zur Umsetzung einer Bleiberechtsregelung für langjährig in Deutschland geduldete Personen; keine Duldung, sondern sofortige Aufenthaltserlaubnis, Frist von 12 Monaten für Nachweis eines mindestens einjährigen Beschäftigungsverhältnisses, keine unverhältnismäßigen Anforderungen an Erfüllung von Mitwirkungspflichten (Verfahren bei Straftaten), Voraussetzung von Deutschkenntnissen nicht zwingend wegen bislang fehlenden Zugangsmöglichkeiten zu Sprachkursen, keine Verschärfung des Asylbewerberleistungsgesetzes (insbesondere einer Entfristung der §2 AsylbLG), Herkunftsland (z.B. Irak) kein Ausschlusskriterium für Bleiberechtsregelung <p> </p>

277 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to reports that unregistered doctors and dentists are advertising their services in migrant newspapers and ethnic shops and that some members of these communities have suffered ill health effects as a result of availing of these services; the steps she intends taking to alert immigrant communities to the dangers of this practice, to put a stop to it and to ensure that proper health care services are available and accessible to members of these communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36117/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

277 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to reports that unregistered doctors and dentists are advertising their services in migrant newspapers and ethnic shops and that some members of these communities have suffered ill health effects as a result of availing of these services; the steps she intends taking to alert immigrant communities to the dangers of this practice, to put a stop to it and to ensure that proper health care services are available and accessible to members of these communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36117/06]

180 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the fact that racial discrimination claims by migrant workers have more than doubled in the first half of 2006. [31656/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

180 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the fact that racial discrimination claims by migrant workers have more than doubled in the first half of 2006. [31656/06]