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Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Mick Barry: There are currently delays of up to four or five months to obtain an appointment for an Irish residence permit at the Cork city immigration office at the Anglesea Street Garda station. This is causing havoc for people from outside the European Economic Area, including problems with employers and landlords and with opening bank accounts. For some, it makes it impossible to travel home for...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Ivana Bacik: The recent debate on immigration has been dominated by disinformation. That is regrettable because it is essential we stick to the facts. Because when we talk about immigration, we are talking about people - people who are seeking refuge here in a country that is a welcoming country. Disinformation is making this country less safe for everyone. Communities are suffering because of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy: Discussion (30 Apr 2024)

Ossian Smyth: ...better. Basically, we want to ensure that people can look in their area when something is broken in their house and find someone who can help. There has been a loss of skills. A lot of our immigrants from eastern Europe and Ukraine are filling in the gaps as shoemakers, working in repair shops, etc. There is now a really good scheme to train people to fix kitchen appliances which was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (30 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the 30 recommendations of a report (details supplied) provided to the Government on the plight and problems of returning Irish citizen immigrants to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18868/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...nationwide Remove Gardaí from administrative, technical, and other non-core duties, to allow them to focus on policing matters. Approximately 820 Gardaí redeployed to date. A range of Garda immigration administrative functions to be taken on by the Department of Justice over the course of 2024. Increase the diversity within An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise that the person referred to by the Deputy does not hold an immigration permission to remain or work in the State at present. When a non-EEA national comes to Ireland to undertake a course of study, be that an English language course or a course at level 6 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), a Stamp 2 student immigration permission will be granted. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (30 Apr 2024)

Bríd Smith: 497. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide, in tabular form, by month and nationality, the number of people who have been refused permission to land in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19048/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...Division of my Department will continue to communicate regularly with all applicants to keep them informed on updates on processing times and arrangements. Queries in relation to individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility at IMOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering immigration permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing in the Dublin area, and has recently extended this responsibility to Meath, Kildare and Wicklow, including the online renewal system. An Garda Síochána has oversight of the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Apr 2024)

Niall Collins: 501. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on an undocumented regularisation appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19080/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...of my Department continues to communicate regularly with all applicants to keep them informed as to updates on processing times and arrangements. 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: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Ring: 528. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the up-to-date position in relation to an application (details supplied); when the application was received; the progress that has been made on this application; when she expects a decision to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19396/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering immigration permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing in the Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow areas only, including the online renewal system. An Garda Síochána has oversight of the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing outside of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (30 Apr 2024)

Carol Nolan: 533. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications made to her Department for a ‘change of name licence’ from persons granted leave to remain for the period 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19448/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf. This Policy Document contains a stated business target that visa applications for family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what an individual with a stamp 3 visa from Sudan can apply for to be able to work or study here, given that the ongoing conflict in the region is preventing them from returning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19526/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Apr 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...a wee bit early for Ms Egan to comment on that. What impact will the new procedure, and the speed at which it is envisaged that it will progress, have on Ms Egan's solicitors who are representing immigrants? Is it fit for purpose at this stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

...to rebuild their lives and integrate into our communities, and the State needs to also invest in the material needs of local communities so that all can flourish and prosper. Most of us believe that immigrants contribute to our culture, community and workplaces, and that we are all the better off because of it. We call on the committee to ensure Ireland rejects regressive policies that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...number of factors, such as the number of applications on hand, individual circumstances, the complexity of applications, whether further information is required, and the resources available. The immigration services of my Department utilises the resources available in order to ensure that applications are processed in the shortest timeframe possible. I can assure the Deputy that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...on whether the applicant satisfies the statutory criteria for naturalisation will be made. Detailed information on how to apply for naturalisation is available on my Department's Irish Immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the...