Results 1-20 of 373 for immigration speaker:Simon Harris

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

Simon Harris: ...raised for counties near the Border and the importance of strong collaboration between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána, particularly to prevent any abuse of the common travel area in respect of immigration. We have seen some good progress on that only in recent days.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 May 2024)

Simon Harris: ...make to this country. He used the example of our health service. One could use the example of the hospitality sector or schools. One could pick any example. We are a better country as a result of immigrants coming here, just like Irish people made other countries better. I fully accept and agree with that, but I also know this: we have to have a system that is rules based. We have to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Simon Harris: ...in this country, because when we talk to the representatives of that sector, it very much relies on work permits and the like as well. It is about making sure we have a work permit system because immigrants bring positive benefits to so many sectors of the economy and society; I am sure Deputy McGrath would welcome that. It is also why we need an apprenticeship system that continues to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 May 2024)

Simon Harris: ...housing. I thank the Deputy for turning up to report that progress for his constituents in Kerry; it is important he does that. On the importance of the hospitality sector and the question of immigrants, I have been to Kerry many times. It is a beautiful county. I have been in many of the hospitality facilities there. As a result, I know how reliant we are on migrants to staff the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 May 2024)

Simon Harris: ...of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Act 2020, which the Deputy may or may not have voted for. In the UK, the relevant pieces of legislation are Part 11 of the immigration rules and the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004. Countries should honour agreements they sign up to and our country will honour ours.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 May 2024)

Simon Harris: ...for processing. That country happens to be Nigeria currently and I have no doubt that over the coming months, there will be significant progress. A total of 100 gardaí who were doing desk jobs relating to immigration will be freed up and put on the front line, working with the PSNI and also working on issues such as deportations. That will make a real difference. We live on an...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: ..., the number of people coming from that country will fall. We have seen that time and time again in recent weeks. It is also why the Minister has made the decision to free up from desk jobs in immigration the work of 100 gardaí so that they can now work more closely with the PSNI on an important collaboration between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána, and also so they can...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: ...accommodation responses. However, let us be very clear. Looking around an Irish hospital, restaurant, childcare setting or anywhere one might go today, one will see in real time the benefits of immigration to this country.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Visas (27 Feb 2024)

Simon Harris: ..., the EU, the EEA, Switzerland or the UK for at least three of the five years before embarking on an approved third level course. To qualify for a student grant, the candidate's nationality or immigration status in the State determines whether they meet the nationality requirements. The nationality requirements for the student grant scheme are set out in the Student Support Act 2011 and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (10 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...a person's entitlement to remain in the State and has responsibility for naturalisation. Where a person has a query on their current permission or the naturalisation process they can contact the Irish Immigration Service.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (20 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Scheme are set out in Section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011 and Regulation 5 of the Student Support Regulations 2023. To qualify for a student grant, the candidate's nationality or his/her immigration status in the State determines whether or not he/she meets the nationality requirement outlined in the Act and Regulations. Further information in relation to the nationality...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (11 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: ...requirements for the Student Grant Scheme are set out in Section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011 and Regulation 5 of the Student Support Regulations 2023. The candidate's nationality or immigration status in the State determines whether or not they meet the nationality requirement outlined in the Act and Regulations, and would be therefore eligible to qualify for a student grant. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (21 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: ...requirements for the Student Grant Scheme are set out in Section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011 and Regulation 5 of the Student Support Regulations 2023. The candidate's nationality or immigration status in the State determines whether or not they meet the nationality requirement outlined in the Act and Regulations, and would be therefore eligible to qualify for a student grant. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that the individual referred to was served with a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. This notification remains in place and I am informed that the person has submitted written representations in response to that notification. The next step in the process is that a decision will be made to make a Deportation Order, or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The person referred to has made a request to have their deportation order revoked, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This request was received on the 19 December 2022 and will be considered as soon as it is possible to do so. The decision to ensue from the consideration of this request will be that the existing deportation orders will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...should include the reasons why they were unable to travel on the previous visa and should submit any relevant documentation in support of this. 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 (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie) which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...up more staff to focus on processing applications in a timely and efficient manner, to improve service to our customers and reduce waiting times. 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 at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...up more staff to focus on processing applications in a timely and efficient manner, to improve service to our customers and reduce waiting times. 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 at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the visa application he refers to was granted on 24 May 2023. The applicant may wish to note that entry into the State is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. The onus is on the individual concerned to have all documentation relating to their reasons for entering Ireland available for presentation to the Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The table below sets out the figures relating to the number of immigration officials working at Dublin Airport. Grade Employed Vacancies AP 1 0 HEO (Immigration Control Manager Grade) 6 0 EO (Immigration Control Supervisor Grade) 18 0 CO (Immigration...