Results 1-18 of 18 for immigration speaker:Seán Sherlock

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (21 Apr 2021)

Seán Sherlock: 1482. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of migrants in Dublin who have been enabled to register their immigration status in each month since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20193/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (15 Dec 2020)

Seán Sherlock: 457. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated number of persons that will be required to exchange their existing immigration residence permit card for a new, different residence permit due to new rules affecting non-EEA family members of UK citizens resident in Ireland under the withdrawal agreement; the additional resources that will be given to the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Sherlock: 608. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Minister and Department responsible for immigration. [14093/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (17 Dec 2019)

Seán Sherlock: ...Justice and Equality the nature of the representations received from persons involved in private members clubs; the responses he or the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Equality and Immigration have made to such representations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53235/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Mar 2019)

Seán Sherlock: ...or probability and that 35 deportations are pending. Although the operation is geographically aligned to the Dublin metropolitan area, is there a concern regarding more widespread potential immigration fraud and usage of false licences? Is there any intelligence to suggest that such practices may also be taking place in other parts of the country?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Mar 2019)

Seán Sherlock: ...scam in which 180 non-EU nationals obtained taxi licences using fraudulent public service vehicles applications despite having no legal status in this country. He further stated that the Garda National Immigration Bureau, GNIB, searched several residential addresses across Dublin in which it was suspected false documentation including SPSV applications were being produced as part of a...

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2017)

Seán Sherlock: ...speak briefly to some of the issues inherent in the update of 3 May, as presented by the Minister of State. Recommendation No. 6 relates to ensuring greater consistency of treatment for returning immigrants. When the Minister of State is responding, I would be very grateful if he could let us know whether there is scope within the recommendation to ensure such a protocol is achieved,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Immigration Controls (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Sherlock: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact here of the new US immigration policy in view of the restrictions announced by the US President, Mr. Trump, recently (details supplied); and the actions his Department will take to minimise the negative impact of US immigration policy for Ireland. [8520/17]

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Seán Sherlock: ...of the legislation states a criterion for placement is that one “be a non-citizen of the EU ordinarily resident in the Republic of Ireland with a student entry visa as prescribed by Ministerial Order under the Immigration Act 2004." Our immigration laws restrict part-time students to working no more than 20 hours per week. I see no reason we should expect au pairs to work...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Sherlock: I ask the select committee to note that I intend to bring forward Report Stage amendments on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality in order to provide for changes to the Immigration Act 2004 and the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000. These amendments are technical in nature and provide for urgent and much needed efficiencies in the operation of the immigration system.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Sherlock: ..."or connected person" after "the employer", (b) in paragraph (b)—(i) by inserting ", connected person or relevant person" after "the employer", and (ii) by inserting "the Act of 2003, the Immigration Act 2004 or an enactment specified in Schedule 1," after "this Act,",and".For members' information, I intend to bring forward some additional minor amendments to this section on Report...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Sherlock: ...she is a spouse, partner or dependant at the time of application or renewal. The status of relationships between the primary permit holder and his or her family members is a matter for the Irish Immigration and Naturalisation Service under the auspices of the Minister for Justice and Equality. The situation pertaining to the presence in the State of former partners or spouses of primary...

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...employment permits and also in terms of employment rights. As Mr. Justice Hogan noted in his judgment, "the Oireachtas must, of course, regulate the labour market by specifically deterring illegal immigrants from taking up employment, as failure to do so could have serious medium term implications for both employment and immigration policy". The relevant provisions of the Employment...

Seanad: Human Trafficking (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Sherlock: ...offences. Given the involvement of organised crime gangs, such operations may be supported by specialist assistance provided by units such as the Criminal Assets Bureau the Garda National Immigration Bureau and the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation. As part of the review I mentioned earlier, the Minister announced in October that he would be arranging a consultation process on the...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (24 Feb 2010)

Seán Sherlock: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will engage in discussions on the plight of Irish immigrants of long-standing residency in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9434/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (21 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: ..., Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí per division for the years 2005 to 2007 inclusive; the breakdown of the number of gardaí serving in specialist units such as drugs, traffic corps, immigration, detective branch, public service vehicle, crime scene investigation and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20115/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Feb 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí serving in specialist units such as drugs, traffic corps, immigration, detective branch, public service vehicle, crime scene investigation and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7569/08]

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (13 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: ...Law Reform if he has agreed a definition of integration and integration policy with the Minister of State responsible for integration; the input this Minister of State has into the development of immigration policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34546/07]