Results 1-11 of 11 for immigration speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...Migrants which closed for applications in August 2022. The Scheme had two strands: Strand 1 was open to applicants who had a period of 4 years residence in the State without an immigration permission, or 3 years in the case of those with minor children, immediately prior to the date on which the scheme opened for applications; Strand 2, called the International Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (2 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...food controls as a consequence of Brexit. The works will comprise of the demolition of existing buildings and construction of new permanent buildings totalling circa 9,361 m2. These buildings include facilities such as An Garda Síochána Immigration facility, a Revenue Enforcement and Stopping Area, live animal inspection facilities for equine and domestic pets, checks on animal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ports Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...weekend. As a result, new arrivals, predominantly women and children, can now access suitable facilities at the port to meet with relevant officials from a number of organisations to quickly complete the immigration process and immediately apply for access to relevant services. The facility also contains an open lounge area with seating for 110 people, which will be manned by a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Dublin Port Company is seeking to relocate the current Garda Immigration facility in Dublin Port.  OPW are working with the Port Authority to find a suitable alternative.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which immigration determinations are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24601/17]

US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...statement of commitment to Ireland's relationship with the United States of the America. The Taoiseach has said he will enunciate the Government's position on President Trump's announcement on immigration policy but it is of critical national importance that this House gives a clear statement on our ongoing commitment to pre-clearance for Shannon and Dublin. I support the statements...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Dec 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...considered recent suggestions from the British Prime Minister in relation to the issue of welfare tourism, specifically that it is the intention of the UK Government not to pay benefits to persons immigrating to the UK for the first three months and that, on approval for benefits, they would be paid for a maximum of six months; her plans to introduce similar measures here; and if she will...

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...costs associated with conveying the information. We could risk breaking social cohesion with those who, for whatever reason, do not pay tax. They might be unable to work, unemployed, retired or immigrants and should not be made to feel as if they are out of the mix. I caution against the risk of excluding such people. The Bill has good aspects. For example, a VAT calculator that is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (18 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of enquires that have been received by him in relation to the Immigrant Investor Programme and the Start up Entrepreneur Programme since their announcement in the Budget 2011; if he will make a statement on a matter (details supplied). [39137/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (18 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of successful applications that have been granted by him in relation to the Immigrant Investor Programme and Start Up Entrepreneur Programme since their inception; if he will make a statement on a matter (details supplied). [39138/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (18 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications have been received by the evaluation committee in your Department in relation to the Immigrant Investor Programme and the Start up entrepreneur programme since their inception: if he will make a statement on a matter (details supplied) [39139/12]