Results 141-160 of 17,149 for immigration

Seanad: EU Talent Pool: Motion (5 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

James Browne: ..., such as a labour market needs test, are met. The EU talent pool will primarily facilitate the offer of a job, which is an essential prerequisite in order to apply for an employment permit and immigration permission. All of the other criteria required for third-country nationals to access the Irish labour market would also need to be met, such as minimum salary thresholds and adherence...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: ...residence or have indefinite leave to remain in the state. Applicant(s) must provide proof of fulfilling the residency requirements when making their application. Given the variety of immigration documents which exist, it is not appropriate to list all possible eligible documents. It is the applicants’ responsibility to provide proof that each applicant fulfils the residency...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. All fishers holding a valid permission under the Scheme on 1 January 2023, or with an outstanding application in process at that time, were granted Stamp 4 immigration permission on an exceptional basis. This was arranged to provide certainty and security to employers and employees in the Sector at the time. If a person is resident in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for registering immigration permissions for customers residing in the Dublin area only. An Garda Síochána has oversight of the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA nationals residing outside of the Dublin area. I have no role in regard to the scheduling of these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Colm Burke: ...and Minister for Justice and Equality the action her Department is taking in conjunction with An Garda Síochána to reduce waiting times for an appointment for the first registration and renewal of immigration residence permissions for non-EU/EEA/UK nationals residing in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9957/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...and must have a valid Irish entry visa before they seek to enter the State. Details of these legal pathways and guidance on making a successful application for each category can be found on the Immigration Service website at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/. I can also advise that this website is available in English and twelve other languages including Arabic.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...documentation, can the visa application be processed further. The summary sheet and supporting documentation has not been received by the relevant office to date. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (5 Mar 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 475. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10099/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Mairead Farrell: 481. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason that a Danish marriage certificate is not acceptable as proof of marriage for immigration purposes; the reason that applicants are not advised of this prior to their appointment at their local immigration office; and if she will provide an update on an application (details supplied). [10190/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Jackie Cahill: ...English language students in Limerick to apply for a Stamp 2 Visa, considering such a system operates in other cities in Ireland, and considering that waiting times for in-person appointments in the Immigration Office in Limerick have increased dramatically since 2022 and urgent action is required to tackle this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10278/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...a year to processing over 20,000 applications. This 66% increase in processing has been achieved through digitising and streamlining processes. 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: Visa Applications (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...visa appeals are dealt with in strict chronological order. Processing times and decisions at the Dublin Visa Office can be checked at the following link which is updated each Tuesday: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/ Processing times can change during the year, for example before holiday periods or for study applications prior to a new college year. A decision will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (5 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that the establishment of a person’s identity and nationality is an important feature of our immigration processes. The Border Management Unit (BMU) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are working closely with airlines on a range of measures to ensure that passengers have the appropriate travel documentation when boarding. Immigration officials...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

...country and the resources are available to ensure everyone has what is necessary. The narrative coming from the Government, especially since January 2024, focused on getting tough and cracking down on immigration, followed by a rowing back in the context of policies supporting people seeking asylum. It has been reported that there are empty beds in the asylum system, while people seeking...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., the Legislature will continue to retain its entitlements. The Deputy asked why the Oireachtas was not trusted. Every year, the Oireachtas is entitled to set rational social welfare, taxation and immigration policies in pursuit of the common good. We retain that right in this House.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Feb 2024)

John Brady: We need a fair, efficient and enforced immigration system. On the Government's watch, it has failed on all three of those counts and probably no more so than with the failure to tackle the issue of direct provision in a policy that was laid out in 2020. There has been some chatter and commentary about a revision of the ending of direct relation. In November, it was said that a memorandum...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...and permission applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification which may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (29 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...a exhaustive list of the grounds on which an application for Irish citizenship may be submitted on behalf of a child. 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: Work Permits (29 Feb 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy has no valid immigration permission to remain in the State. Where a person remains resident in the State without an immigration permission, I encourage them to contact the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) or their local immigration office and to take all appropriate steps to regularise their status. Any application submitted should explain their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (29 Feb 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. This...