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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

471. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in respect of determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18398/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Sex Offenders Notification Requirements

Bernard Durkan

486. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the procedure to be followed on completion of sentence for the release of a child sex abuse prisoner in the community into a family including small children; if any particular resolutions are applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18517/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

487. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate the progress made to date in determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18524/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

488. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate the progress made to date in the determination of application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18532/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Deportation Orders Data

Bernard Durkan

494. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review a deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18674/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

495. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate eligibility for long term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18675/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Family Reunification Applications

Bernard Durkan

496. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18678/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Family Reunification Applications

Bernard Durkan

500. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in determination of eligibility for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18785/13]

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

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Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

501. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 14 March 2013, if documents requested have now been received by his Department to facilitate the granting of citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18787/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in regard to determination of residency status and or eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the matter of determination of eligibility for residency status/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18138/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the matter of evaluation and determination of eligibility for residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Deportation Orders Data

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the case in respect of citizenship/eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to examination of eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in the matter of determination of eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18142/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in the matter of determination of eligibility for long-term residency/naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18143/13]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013

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Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 24 January 2013, wherein indication was given to the effect that documents were awaited from the applicant which it is understood has been replied to and complied with in full, if it is now possible to proceed with the determination of eligibility in respect of visa applications in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18144/13]

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

911. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in respect of the determination of eligibility for residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16910/13]

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013

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Residency Status

Bernard Durkan

915. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 can be decided on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16937/13]

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

943. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in respect of an application for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17164/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected position in regard to residency-eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15905/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility for residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Family Reunification

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a visa in respect of family reunification will issue in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15909/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 7 March 2013, if he will re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15911/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress and procedure to date in the matter of examination of an application for residency-eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15912/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 283 of 14 February 2013, wherein an indication was given that a letter had issued to a person requesting payment of fee and other documentation which subsequently did not issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; if the said correspondence might re-issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15913/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the eligibility for a passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15914/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected position in regard to determination of eligibility for residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15915/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Temporary Travel Documents

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a temporary travel document will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in lieu of an updated Stamp 4 as the person needs to travel to the UK to obtain a national passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15916/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected position in regard to long-term residency-eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15917/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and or expected position in regard to determination of eligibility for long-term residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15918/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for an update of Stamp 4-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15919/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15920/13]

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Thu, 28 Mar 2013

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Immigration Status

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an updated Stamp 4 will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/13]

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Wed, 27 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in respect of determination of application for residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15426/13]

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

434. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, cognisance will be taken of the fact that the applicant made the relevant application for renewal of Stamp 4 in good time and for whatever logistical reasons, it was not found possible for the Immigration Officer to meet with the applicant and progress the application for sometime after their request which ultimately results in gaps in the required residency notwithstanding the fact that they were permanently resident and at work in this jurisdiction for more than five years; if the case might therefore be examined with a view to crediting the applicant with their full entitlement in respect of their residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14973/13]

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

441. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has been living here for the past three years and has completed their Leaving Certificate; if he will set out the procedure to be followed to regularise their position notwithstanding that they have been refused residency status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15110/13]

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Wed, 20 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

390. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of eligibility for residency or naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

93. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the file in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal arising from which the original or photocopy of their child's birth certificate appears to have been missing; if the missing document has been found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13545/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the evaluation of naturalisation application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the procedures will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13546/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Asylum Applications

Bernard Durkan

95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to facilitate an application for asylum or refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13547/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures to date and that still remain outstanding in the matter of determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13548/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures followed and progress made to date in the determination of entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13549/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to date and still remaining in the determination of eligibility for residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13550/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency entitlement and-or eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13551/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-entitlement to naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) ion County Kildare; if update of Stamp 4 will issue in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13552/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility of residency-naturalisation arising from the Zambrano judgment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the case is likely to be impeded in any way in view of the fact that the child's passport is in their homeland and in respect of which application has been made but the applicants cannot travel there for obvious reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13553/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow with a view to revoking a deportation order in view of the fact that they were in continuous employment with resultant statutory entitlements for more than five years during which time they met all requirements in terms of payment of taxes notwithstanding the finding arising from previous review; if their alleged illegality of their presence in the State has bee examined in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13554/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position, procedure to date followed and issues outstanding, if any, in regard to residency-entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who has been resident here for 15 years, ten of which in permanent employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13555/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for naturalisation has been received in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin, only the latter of whose application has been acknowledged; if both applications have been assessed in relation to eligibility for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13556/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

105. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status and-or entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13557/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Police Internships

Bernard Durkan

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration is likely to be given to the training of cadets for other police forces in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13558/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-entitlement and eligibility for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13559/13]

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Thu, 14 Mar 2013

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Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will revoke the deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13568/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures followed to date and progress likely in respect of an application for long term residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12203/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position and procedures yet to be followed or complied with in respect of determination of residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12204/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process to date and procedure to be followed to progress the application for long term residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12205/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date and procedure yet to be followed to facilitate long term residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12206/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in regard to determination of eligibility in respect of residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the papers associated with the refugee, asylum and residency application in the case of a person (details supplied); if consideration will be given to the revocation of deportation order in this case on the basis of the considerable doubt and subjective nature of conclusions appertaining to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12208/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Family Reunification Applications

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding family reunification application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12209/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12210/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20. [12211/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency/eligibility for naturalisation entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12212/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status/entitlement to long term residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12213/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the determination of entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12214/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected position regarding determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12215/13]

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Thu, 7 Mar 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of residency update/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12216/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Organised Crime

Bernard Durkan

30. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of indications regarding the strength and number of the various criminal gangs throughout the country, if it is intended to invoke any new strategies to deal with the problem and permanently remove such gangs from the streets; if it may be envisaged to set a timetable within which it may be possible to tackle the level of organised crime here taking into account the procedures followed in other jurisdictions to deal with such a problem; if it may be possible to introduce a series of coordinated measures incorporating reform of the bail laws and/or other legislative or judicial reforms required including any necessary steps to prevent attacks on the Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11607/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of An Garda Síochána in each of the past ten years to date; the strength at which personnel were deployed and continue to be deployed over each Garda Division; his anticipated strength of the force in each division over the next three years; the extend to which he expects to be in a position to provide adequate Garda availability on a 24 hour basis throughout each division in the future; the extent to which redeployments or rescheduling is needed to provide sufficient Garda cover evenly across the county in the aftermath of the already announced closure of some Garda Stations; the degree to which policing strategy continues to be in line with internationally recognised and modern best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11606/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Administration of Justice

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality having regard to the increase in the number of appeals to the Supreme Court as referred to by the Chief Justice, if he expects to be in a position to address the issues raised at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11895/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Garda Resources

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which sufficient Garda resources remain available in both urban and rural areas to combat the activities of criminal gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11896/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Crime Levels

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which the recidivistic tendencies of accused persons while on bail and awaiting trial continues to be monitored; the extent to which he and or his Department can address this issue having regard to the number of such instances recorded on an annual basis during the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11897/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Crime Levels

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various forms of crime continue to be monitored and appropriate action taken to address any trends emerging in all areas throughout the country, urban and rural; if he has in mind any particular or specific strategies to deal with the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11898/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Organised Crime

Bernard Durkan

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of known criminal gangs currently operating throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11899/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Departmental Expenditure

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the full extent of cost-cutting measures undertaken by his Department which arise directly from the commitment entered into by his predecessors in the context of the memorandum of understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11900/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether Garda strength can be retained in line with requirements, notwithstanding having to live within the curtailment of the memorandum of understanding entered into by his predecessors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11901/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Garda Stations Closures

Bernard Durkan

184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the reduction in the resources available to his Department arising from the memorandum of understanding entered into by his predecessors; whether he will be in a position to retain the highest possible number of Garda stations in all areas throughout the country in keeping with best policing practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11902/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes

Bernard Durkan

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality out of the total number of prisoners serving sentences over the past three years in respect of first-time but serious criminal offences, who have been offered rehabilitative training and or education, if all prisoners in this category have had access to such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11903/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Court Sittings

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent, if any, to which backlogs exists throughout the court system at all levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11904/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Proposed Legislation

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals to amend the bail laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11906/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Charities Regulation

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected to compile a list of validly registered charities in accordance with the 2009 Act, with particular reference to the need to preserve the integrity of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11907/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Garda Strength

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which he hopes to be in a position to retain Garda strength and accommodation throughout County Kildare in the current and future years having particular regard to crime levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11908/13]

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Wed, 6 Mar 2013

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Court Accommodation Provision

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the need to retain the court house and court facilities at Kilcock, County Kildare, thereby continuing to provide for current and future needs and based on the experience of the past wherein the existence of the facilities at this location proved to be a vital and necessary link in the eastern circuit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11909/13]

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Tue, 5 Mar 2013

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Human Trafficking

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10945/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status and entitlement to naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10909/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which further consideration has been given to the application for long-term residency on the grounds of having established commitments in this jurisdiction in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10910/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency-entitlement to eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10911/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to date in the context of examination and determination of eligibility for residency/entitlement to naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10912/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the examination and determination of eligibility in respect of residency/naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10913/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10914/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Deportation Orders Data

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the various procedures undertaken to date in the course of determination of entitlement to residency/naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10915/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure followed to date in the matter of determination of eligibility for residency/naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10916/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding eligibility for naturalisation and update of Stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10917/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to validate the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10918/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Family Reunification Applications

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if persons (details supplied) in County Kildare can avail of family reunification in respect of the two children, aged six and seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10919/13]

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when an application for residency will be authorised in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10933/13]

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