Results 61-80 of 2,252 for immigration speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...; resulted in significant delays to the processing of naturalisation applications last year. The restrictions attendant to the current COVID-19 pandemic have regrettably resulted in significant challenges to the delivery of normal services. As a result of these restrictions, the   Citizenship Division of Immigration Service Delivery, along with many other public and private sector...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...safe recovery to all those fighting the virus. I pay particular tribute to front-line workers throughout the sector, including gardaí and Garda staff, prison staff, courts officers and staff and immigration officers. In managing our response, my Department has a cross-functional team in place and is part of the series of cross-Government structures. In particular, we work closely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ..., some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ..., some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...as soon as possible. The Ministerial Decisions Unit operates an email service for responding to queries and can be contacted at - mduinfo@justice.ie Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up-to-date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...documentation and correspondence from the relevant authorities or embassy responsible for the issuing of passports in their country, clearly stating the reasons the documentation cannot be provided. The Immigration Service Delivery will consider the explanation given and, if satisfied it is for reasons genuinely beyond the applicant's control, may suggest alternative means to the person to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that 19 cars and 5 vans were attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 31 December 2018; and that 22 cars and 4 vans were attached to the Bureau as of 28 February 2020. Significant capital investment is also being made in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy may wish to know that the Immigration Service Delivery website contains comprehensive guidelines to assist with the application process and the documents required. The documentation needed for the various visa application types can be found by choosing the appropriate visa option on the web page: . It should be noted, however, that the information contained on the website is for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The persons referred to have submitted representations to me under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) detailing why deportation orders should not be made in respect of them. These applications will be given full consideration. These cases are amongst many to be considered at present and, as such, it is not possible at this point in time to provide a specific indication as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...the person named on the Order is legally obliged to leave the State and to remain outside of the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Accommodation (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...to benefit over 30 locations around the country, underpinned by significant Exchequer funding across the Garda and OPW Votes. The programme does not include the re-development or refurbishment of the Garda immigration facility at Rosslare Harbour. However I am advised that the OPW visited the facility in 2019 and that Gardaí have provided the OPW with a brief of requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, competing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...amendment of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 to fully bring them in line with the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the Chenchooliah case. The Immigration Service of my Department is also finalising a removal procedure for the persons who come, or have once come, within the provisions of the Free Movement Directive. As soon as the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...November 2019. This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations have since been received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Leave to Remain (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Immigration Service of my Department that the persons concerned are the subject of a Deportation Order signed on 19 February 2020. This Order requires that the persons concerned are to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Orders are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. It is open to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...at all times, and to have such permission registered. Failure to do so may adversely affect an application for a certificate of naturalisation. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...holds no permission to remain in the State, they would not currently meet the requirements for naturalisation or long term residency. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ..., some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the Immigration Service of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...Order made on 20 June 2002 and therefore has no entitlement to residency in the State. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned pursuant to Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to revoke the Deportation Order. Following consideration of those representations, a decision was taken that the Deportation Order should be affirmed and this...