Results 1-20 of 271 for immigration speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (22 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...in the United States and working to secure legal pathways for Irish people seeking to live and work in the US continues to be a key priority for the Government. Ireland continues to raise immigration issues at every appropriate engagement with the United States Government and Congress. The Government actively supports the efforts of President Biden’s administration to achieve...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: That is my point. We need a firm and fair immigration policy and procedures. I outlined in earlier that we are dealing-----

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...recent meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference alongside the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris in London on 29 April. Although issues relating to immigration were not items on the formal agenda of this meeting, I had the opportunity to discuss the matter with the Secretary of State. We also discussed the issue in a constructive call on 1...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...in the United States and working to secure legal pathways for Irish people seeking to live and work in the US continues to be a key priority for the Government. Ireland continues to raise immigration issues at every appropriate engagement with the United States Government and Congress. The Government actively supports the efforts of President Biden’s administration to achieve...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...role in UK border security and specifically does not have any input or access to security related watchlists that UK Border Force might maintain. Unfortunately we cannot assist with policing and immigration controls used abroad, as this is managed at the discretion of the country’s airport authority and/or government.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., the Legislature will continue to retain its entitlements. The Deputy asked why the Oireachtas was not trusted. Every year, the Oireachtas is entitled to set rational social welfare, taxation and immigration policies in pursuit of the common good. We retain that right in this House.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Measures (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: I am aware that the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is currently proceeding through the legislative process in Westminster and is being examined by the House of Lords at present. I note that the Joint Committee on Human Rights in Westminster in its report on the Bill on 7 February suggested that the UK Government should provide "a full explanation of why it considers the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (24 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will appreciate, United States immigration regulation and operations are a matter solely for the relevant US authorities. In January 2021, the United States designated Cuba as a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism'. My understanding is that travellers who have visited a country with this designation may no longer be eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA), and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...uploaded to Keesing’s document checker database. This is a comprehensive database for identity documents and bank notes and is widely used by government agencies including military and police, immigration offices, customs, embassies and tax authorities. An Garda Síochána arranged for the document to be uploaded to the Edison Database (Electronic Documentation and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (12 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will appreciate, United States immigration policy and the processing of US visas is wholly a matter for the appropriate US authorities. I encourage the applicant to continue to liaise with the United States Embassy in Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Under the Strategy, a key element is support to our citizens and diaspora including through my Department’s Emigrant Support Programme. This support reached almost €4.7m in 2023 alone, including for groups in the areas of immigration support, cultural engagement and sporting outreach. The depth of our mission network in the US and Canada was also vital in ensuring this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...of undocumented Irish emigrants in the United States and working to secure legal pathways for Irish people seeking to live and work in the US continues to be a key priority for the Government. Immigration matters are raised on a regular and ongoing basis with the United States government and U.S. political representatives. The Government actively supports the efforts of President...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (28 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...circumstances of facilitating Irish citizens and their accompanying family members to leave Gaza, our Embassy in Cairo has in certain cases been required to assist citizens in meeting the costs of immigration into Egypt, accommodation in Egypt, transport in Egypt, and with making onward flight bookings. On an exceptional basis, and where the citizen was not in a position to immediately...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Diplomatic Representation (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are currently three Irish posted staff members at the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow – the Ambassador, the Deputy Head of Mission, and one immigration officer from the Department of Justice. In 2021, there were a total of eight Irish posted staff, which included three officers from the Department of Justice. Two posted staff were expelled in April 2022 by the Russian...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Securing future immigration flows between Ireland and the United States continues to be a Government priority. This matter is raised with the U.S. Administration and with U.S. political representatives on an ongoing basis. During my visit to Washington last February, I raised the question of access to visas with politicians on both sides of the aisle. During my St. Patrick's Day visit to New...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 34 together. Addressing the status of undocumented Irish citizens in the United States remains a priority for the Government. Immigration matters are raised on a regular and ongoing basis with U.S. political representatives. The Government actively supports the Biden administration’s efforts to achieve comprehensive immigration reform....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: Providing ongoing support, along with finding long term solutions, to address the challenges faced by the undocumented Irish in the U.S., remains a key priority for this Government. Immigration matters are raised on a regular and ongoing basis with U.S. political representatives. The Government actively supports the Biden administration’s efforts to achieve comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (4 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: My Department has no role in the administration of immigration matters of other jurisdictions, including entry into Northern Ireland. In general, queries relating to immigration controls in another jurisdiction should be addressed to the relevant authorities in that jurisdiction. Individuals are advised to check with the authorities of their intended destination – in this case the UK...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (27 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank Deputy Lowry for raising this matter. Addressing the status of undocumented Irish citizens in the US remains a priority for the Government. Immigration matters are raised on an ongoing basis with the US Administration and US political leaders. The recent visit of President Biden to Ireland reinforced the strong historic, economic, cultural and family links between our two...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (23 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...the Government, a key issue in ongoing engagements with the Administration and political leaders in the United States. In their meeting in the White House on St. Patrick's Day, the Taoiseach raised immigration matters directly with President Biden. He also discussed immigration during his Congressional meetings, including with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy. When...