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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Immigration Service of my Department that revised procedures for persons wishing to travel to Ireland as volunteers were introduced on 30 April 2018. These procedures provide for a preclearance process to facilitate and streamline entry to the State. The preclearance process applies to both visa and non-visa required non-EEA nationals.  One of the key...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department has no record of having received an immigration application on behalf of the persons referred to by the Deputy. If they are in the State without an immigration permission, they must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. Therefore, I would encourage them to contact the Immigration Service of my Department or their local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 May 2021)

James Browne: My Department has no record of the person referred to by the Deputy or of having received an immigration application on their behalf. If a person is in the State without an immigration permission they must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. Therefore, I would encourage them to contact the Immigration Service of my Department or their local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person in question entered the State on 18th June 2012 and was registered as a student on Stamp 2 conditions between 19th July 2012 and 2nd July 2014. It appears that the person in question has remained in the State since that date without permission. I wish to advise the Deputy that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (28 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the principle reasons persons are refused permission to land are as follows: - that there is reason to believe that the person intends to enter the State for purposes other than those expressed by the non-national concerned; - the person is not in possession of a valid Irish visa and is not exempt...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: Based on the information provided it is not clear which immigration permission the person currently holds to support their residency in the state for the last two years. Therefore, while I am unable to provide a detailed response, I have provided some general information that may be of assistance. As the person is an American citizen they do not require a Visa to travel to Ireland and visit...

Written Answers — Immigration Procedures: Immigration Procedures (30 Sep 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...Question No. 179, which he put down for answer last Thursday, 25 September. In that reply I explained in detail that it is important to have regard to the legal provisions that govern entry to the State of foreign nationals. In essence, those provisions provide that every person landing in the State, including the holder of a visa, is obliged, pursuant to the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (9 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: Addressing the difficult situation of undocumented Irish emigrants in the United States and working to secure legal pathways for Irish people seeking to live and work in the US continues to be a key priority for the Government. Ireland continues to raise immigration issues at every appropriate engagement with the United States Government and Congress. The Government actively supports the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Mar 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed that the non-EEA national in question failed to report to the Garda immigration authorities in June 2004 to renew his permission to remain in the State as required under the provisions of the Immigration Act. He subsequently came to the attention of the Garda National Immigration Bureau in January 2005 while attempting to unlawfully enter the State from the UK without a required...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: It is not clear if the Deputy is referring to a specific area of immigration law. There are a wide range of offences within the overall legislative framework dealing with immigration and asylum, some of which may result in detention. Also, there is no general prohibition on immigration related detention in international human rights law that I am aware of. This State, like every other...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (7 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: ...this category, where they are visa-required nationals, would be granted a D-type visa which indicates that the holder could remain for longer than 90 days. As I explained in that earlier reply, the Immigration Act 2004 does not apply to a person who is entitled to privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967. The 1967 Act gave the Vienna Convention on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Part 14 of the Bill deals with the amendments to the Immigration Acts. In effect, that deals with a lacuna in the provisions relating to non-refoulement. The important aspect here is that sections 88 and 89 amend not only the Immigration Act 1999 but the Immigration Act 2003. That will have the effect of confirming that in considering the removal or deportation of a person from this State,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: A Vision for Change (13 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for all Garda operations, including conducting immigration checks at the land border. Garda operations are conducted in a manner that respects human rights, and that supports the proper and effective administration of justice, which is reviewed on an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (24 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service of my Department has not yet received a new application for Long Term Residency permission (Stamp 4) from the person referred to by the Deputy. This person, however, has Stamp 4 permission to reside in the State until 25 February 2021. Further permission to remain beyond this date may be renewed by her local immigration office without recourse to the Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am not clear from the Deputy's question whether he has a specific incident in mind but I can assure him that any person residing in or visiting the state who is alleged to have committed a criminal offence in the jurisdiction will be made amenable to and subject to the laws of the State. I can also inform the Deputy that under section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004 an immigration officer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Jul 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person mentioned by the Deputy entered the State on 02/07/2003 and had permission to remain in the State on foot of being the holder of a work permit until 22/06/2004. This person failed to renew their permission since that date. Therefore it would seem that they have remained in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (16 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, every State has a duty to protect its borders and to refuse entry to those persons not entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is subject to the law and respect for individual rights. I would...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my answer to his Question No. 412 of 16 May 2006 in connection with the person in question. An Irish visa merely allows a person to travel to the State, it does not grant permission to enter the State or to remain in the State. A 'C' visa merely indicates that the holder may remain for up to a maximum of 90 days in the State. A 'C' visa was granted to the person in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Helen McEntee: Under Section 11 of the Immigration Act 2004, any person entering the State at Dublin Airport or at any other port of entry to the State, must be in possession of a valid passport or other equivalent document, issued by or on behalf of an authority recognised by the Government, which establishes his or her identity and nationality to the satisfaction of an immigration officer. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (8 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the spouse of the first person mentioned entered the State on 10th February 2007 and never registered after being landed at the port of entry and that the first person mentioned by the Deputy was only ever registered for short periods of time in the State. I wish to advise the Deputy that the...