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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...processing time for the application referred to was within that timeframe. Further information for Nurses applying through the AWS scheme is available on my Department’s website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-m y-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa /atypical-working-scheme/atypical-working-scheme-for-nurses/ Queries...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Apr 2024)

Mattie McGrath: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a referendum will be required before the State can formally opt in to the regulations that comprise the EU Migration and Asylum Pact (the Pact) which was approved by the European Parliament on 10 March 2024, given the potential significant financial burden or charge on funds on the State arising from any such formal opt-in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...for no more than a few days. Finally, It is important to note that any international protection applicant who obtains ministerial consent to leave the State will also be required to satisfy the immigration requirements of the country of destination before they can make concrete plans to leave the State.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...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 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. This...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Paul Donnelly: Even around the issue of demographics, there is the interesting question of immigration. The projections for population growth over the next number of years are going in that direction, so it seems odd to argue against it in the context of the demographics issue. I find it pretty puzzling that that is being used. We know that when immigration increases, people get work, input to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Martin Kenny: ...i. I am referring to the attitude towards people of colour or people from different ethnic backgrounds, be they passengers or workers. This is a societal issue that we need to address. The antagonism towards immigrant workers and others from abroad is something that we need to correct quickly. It is out of control. The witnesses will find general support for their proposal from this...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: ...about the EU asylum and migration pact. I appeal to the Taoiseach to facilitate the maximum amount of debate in this House on a serious matter. The Government has made a shambles of the whole immigration area. Communities all across this State have been failed. The asylum seekers themselves are being failed. We are asking for the maximum participation and opportunity for those of us...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (16 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...be made by their parent, legal guardian or person acting on the child's behalf "in loco parentis". 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/

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

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: Citizenship Applications (16 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Helen McEntee: I am advised by Citizenship Division of the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) that the decision remains as stated in a letter dated 28 November 2023. The reasons for the refusal have been communicated to the person cited by the Deputy. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16332/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (16 Apr 2024)

Carol Nolan: 515. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Members of Dáil éireann and Seanad éireann will be presented with an opportunity to vote on the approval of the EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum; if the Pact requires transposing legislation to be brought forward; if the Pact contains any provisions that may require a constitutional referendum; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...documentation was made to the person concerned on 28 March 2024. Once these documents have been returned the application can be further examined. Queries in relation to the status of 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....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Malcolm Byrne: ...is horrible that this country has come to this and that we see this level of racism. Unfortunately, some of the language we see in public debate contributes to this. I do not believe some of the horrible anti-immigrant rhetoric we hear is acceptable and it is contributing to the environment that seems to allow this kind of thing to happen. I hope Members will join with me in extending...

Seanad: EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...co-ordination, co-operation and the exchange of information. Under the proposed regulation, each member state will be obliged to designate a national specialised service, which will be the Garda National Immigration Bureau here. These services will collect and share all relevant information about criminal investigations into migrant smuggling using Europol’s secure information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (11 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx. Further information in relation to the making of a visa application for permission to travel to Ireland can be found on the Department’s immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Bodies (11 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...co-ordinated by Frontex on behalf of EU Member States. Frontex Management Board meetings are held five times a year and Ireland is represented at these meetings by a member of the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Frontex facilitates training and joint operations across EU Member States, and Ireland participates in training in areas such as the use of IT systems, escort leaders in...

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Danny Healy-Rae: ...people who are paying more than €1 per litre for excise duty and carbon tax. The Government is getting €1 for every litre and it is still not satisfied. It wants to charge more. Already, €2.5 billion is being spent on immigration and €860,000 for bringing dogs and cats from abroad into Ireland and assisting people to bring these pets. There is no shame in...

EU Police Co-operation: Motion (10 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Catherine Murphy: ...by John Mooney in The Sunday Times last year where he highlighted some of the risks we are not properly managing. The articles states the Garda believes organised crime gangs are exploiting the immigration crisis to generate income and launder money in what is now considered a highly lucrative form of illegal activity. The article refers to one group taking advantage of the relaxation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Issues for the Department of Education: Minister for Education (10 Apr 2024)

Paul Kehoe: ...to emotional therapeutic counselling services; science, technology and engineering, STEM, in Irish education, with reference to inclusion, diversity and female participation; the integration of immigrants in primary and post-primary education, with reference to English as an additional language, EAL, instruction for non-English speaking students at primary level; senior cycle and junior...