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Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (23 May 2013) See 2 other results from this debate

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: ...of State with responsibility for the area of mental health that the direct provision actually compounds their situation in many ways, as has been flagged in report by the Irish Refugee Council, the Immigrant Council of Ireland and so on? Why is the Government stalling on ratifying the international convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (23 May 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...a student's eligibility may be assessed or re-assessed in the event of a change in circumstances in relation to, inter alia, reckonable income, the number of dependant children, and nationality or immigration status. A student can apply to the assessing authority to be assessed or re-assessed for grant assistance. The applicant in question should contact their grant awarding authority...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Common Travel Area (23 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...of both countries. In a scenario where, for example, Ireland joined the Schengen Agreement for the purposes of border control and visas, and the UK had exited the EU, the question of systematic immigration checks at all points of entry to Northern Ireland from here would be an issue to be resolved. There would also be many other such practical issues - none of which could be resolved...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in October 2012. The application is at an advanced stage of processing and the applicant will be informed of my decision as expeditiously as possible. As well as being a significant event in the life of its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (23 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that the person mentioned by the Deputy was registered in the State on 19/9/2006 as a student until 30 November 2012. I am advised that this case is being assessed on its merits and will be decided upon in the coming weeks. All non-EEA students resident in the State are subject to the student immigration rules set out under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 May 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 168. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the provisions that are being put in place to prepare for the new wave of immigrants that are expected to arrive here in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24942/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will indicate if and when consideration of eligibility for residency/naturalisation will be concluded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24989/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 May 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Alan Shatter: ...good character. The person concerned was notified of this decision by letter dated 9 May 2013. Processing of the application will resume in 2014. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS 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 (23 May 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Alan Shatter: ...2011 and are still ongoing. As the matter is, therefore, still sub judice I do not propose to comment further. I should remind the Deputy that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. The service enables up-to-date information on such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: The person concerned is a failed asylum applicant. Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 19th April, 2012, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (22 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Citizenship Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy in October, 2008. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme (22 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 209. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will show separately, in respect of the immigrant investor programme and the start-up entrepreneur scheme, the number of persons who have availed of each scheme to date; the amount that has been invested to date; the number of jobs that have been created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24741/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection Applications (22 May 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Thomas Pringle: 211. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the new provisions for dealing with subsidiary protection under the Immigration and Refugee Acts will be in place and decisions allowed to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24789/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Travel (21 May 2013) See 3 other results from this debate

Enda Kenny: ...in Congress or the Senate, as Deputy Ellis is well aware. We are keeping a close eye on the matter and close interaction and engagement is taking place. The intention is, as part of the overall immigration process, to bring about a resolution for those who are undocumented, with a path to citizenship and a chance for those in the future to avail of the long established opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (21 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: ...remained at the same level as in 2012. The programme provides extensive funding to organisations that act as first port of call for new emigrants, including the GAA, the London Irish Centre, the Irish Canadian Immigration Centre in Toronto and several similar groups in Australia. We also support a wide range of business and graduate networks around the world. Among the Irish based...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Family Reunification application made on his behalf by his father on 26 November 2012. The application was forwarded to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. On...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 531. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of entitlement to extension of Stamp 3 visa in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who came to Ireland from New Mexico, USA, is a US citizen and who is now in a relationship with an Irish citizen for the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24045/13]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish (16 May 2013) See 7 other results from this debate

Dessie Ellis: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland’s diplomatic staff in America are undertaking any new and specific initiatives to support immigration reform in America. [23235/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Services (16 May 2013)

Ciarán Cannon: ...region have an allocated social worker and a care plan. The Carlow-Kilkenny local health area has a population of approximately 130,000, with both counties experiencing high population growth and immigration in recent years. The youth demographic for Carlow is higher than the national levels. There were 1,156 referrals to the child and family services child protection team between...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: ...extension of the so called E3 visa scheme to include Irish citizens. In this context, we very much welcome the publication last month of the US Senate's Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Bill which provides for reform of the US immigration system. The comprehensive draft legislation, which was drafted over several months by a bipartisan group of...