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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to concerning the members of GAA Palestine were refused on 09 July 2025. I appreciate that the decision to refuse these applications has caused disappointment. These applications were given very careful consideration and the reasons for this refusal have been communicated in the decision letters issued. Each visa application is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can inform the Deputy that the person referred to has an application for long term residency with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department, which continues to be processed. While this application is under consideration, the person cited was granted an immigration permission on Stamp 1 conditions. ISD will contact the person concerned once a decision on their application has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the Ministers of Religion Preclearance Scheme, permits qualifying religious personnel permission to enter and remain in Ireland under certain conditions. It applies to both visa required national and non-visa required nationals. Full details of the scheme are available for review at: Processing times for all preclearance applications are influenced by a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the applications for the members of GAA Palestine were refused on 09 July 2025. I appreciate that the decision to refuse these applications has caused disappointment. These applications were given very careful consideration and the reasons for this refusal have been communicated in the decision letters issued. Each visa application is decided on its own...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: Implementing effective border security arrangements is a priority for me, and the Programme for Government commits to developing a border security strategy to deliver stronger border security. I can advise the Deputy that Directive (EU) 2016/681 (EU PNR Directive) sets down rules on the use of PNR data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 442, 443, 444 and 445 together. In line with a Programme for Government commitment to significantly enhance the delivery of public services digitally, my Department has introduced a centralised customer service unit, supported by a Digital Customer Service Portal, to offer a modern customer contact centre to immigration applicants. This programme of work...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: On 3rd April 2024, Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department published an . Where an online renewal is submitted, the following eligibility criteria is applied: Employees residing in the State on a Stamp 1 or 1H permission are eligible for a Stamp 4 upgrade upon completion of 21 months from commencement of employment in the State, on the basis of: (i) a Critical Skills...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that on 10 July 2024 visa requirements were introduced for nationals of South Africa, bringing our arrangements into alignment with the visa requirements of Schengen members states, and with those of the UK. The Dublin Visa Office have established a dedicated “South Africa Visa Desk” to process applications from residents of South Africa. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I am happy to inform the Deputy that following full consideration by a Visa Officer the Visa was granted on 10 July 2025. As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 669, 736, 755 and 773 together. I can advise the Deputy that the applications for the members of GAA Palestine were refused on 09 July 2025. I appreciate that the decision to refuse these applications has caused disappointment. These applications were given very careful consideration and the reasons for this refusal have been communicated in the decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that on 10 July 2024 visa requirements were introduced for nationals of South Africa, bringing our arrangements into alignment with the visa requirements of Schengen members states, and with those of the UK. The Dublin Visa Office have established a dedicated “South Africa desk” to process applications from residents of South Africa. My Department also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the visit visa applications referred to were created on 19 March 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the South Africa Visa Desk on 07 April 2025 where they await examination and processing. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when these applications will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 18 April 2025. The application together with supporting documentation was received by the South Africa Visa Desk on 25 April 2025, where it awaits examination and processing.  Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can assure the Deputy that my Department continues to work closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs and across Government to ensure a coordinated national response to the complex and evolving humanitarian crises in Gaza. This includes work both to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance and, in accordance with Government decisions,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Someone who is married to, or in a civil partnership with an Irish citizen, may apply for Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the visit visa applications referred to were created on 07 April 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 15 April 2025 where they await examination and processing. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when these applications will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by the Citizenship division of my Department. If any further information is required, Citizenship division will contact the person cited directly. I expect that going forward, the majority of applicants will receive a decision within one year, however, it is important to note that no two...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on 11 May 2025. The application and supporting documentation was received in the Lusaka Office on 14 May 2025. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 05 June 2025 where it awaits examination and processing. My Departments business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. It must be made...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: The central concern in deciding on visa applications, as with all visa services worldwide, is to strike an appropriate balance between protecting the country's vital national interests by maintaining an effective immigration regime while at the same time facilitating travel for those who meet the criteria for travel. Type D visa and preclearance applications provide legal avenues for people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I understand that the Deputy is referring to Long Stay Join Family visa applications as processed in accordance with the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, the...