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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Applications for a Permanent Residence Card by the persons referred to by the Deputy were made on 19 November 2018. Following examination, a decision to refuse the applications was made on 13 February 2020. The applicants were advised that they could request a review of the decision if they felt that the deciding officer had erred in fact or in law and that any request for a review of...

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

James Browne: In response to separate notifications pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have submitted written representations to my Department. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 890, 893 and 894 together. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Government is very conscious of the dangers presented by knife crime, and indeed all violent assaults. Clearly any stabbing has the potential to cause irreparable physical harm and tragic consequences and the Government is determined to ensure that similar problems to those which have developed in neighbouring jurisdictions do not develop here in Ireland. There is a comprehensive and...

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

James Browne: An application for an extension of Stamp 1G permission from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 17 August 2021. A letter issued to them on that date granting an extension of their Stamp 1G permission until 24 September 2022.  A Stamp 1G indicates that a person has permission to look for employment in the State under the Third Level Graduate Programme. The...

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

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that the Burgh Quay Registration Office for customers in the Dublin area reopened on 10 May 2021. Customers can apply directly for appointments through the online system at: . A tender has also recently been awarded for a new Immigration Service appointment and scheduling system, which will streamline and further improve the registration process....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: No deportation orders have been issued to Afghan nationals this year. Furthermore, no existing deportation orders for Afghan nationals will be enforced in the current circumstances. For those with an existing deportation order, a request can be made to revoke the order. Any such request will be prioritised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Humanitarian Access (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 900 and 936 together. In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department is currently focused on processing applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. In line with announced Government commitments, the admission of ‘programme refugees’ under the Irish Refugee...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 March 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department’s Justice Plan 2021 identifies the enactment of legislation to licence and regulate the gambling industry as a key objective. The Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 July 2020. The application continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: A person can apply for family reunification under the International Protection Act 2015 if they have been granted a declaration as a Convention Refugee, are a beneficiary of Subsidiary Protection or if they have been granted Programme Refugee status.   Under Section 56 of the 2015 Act, the following family members are eligible for family reunification: - Spouse - the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. However, they made a request on 23 October 2020, under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked. This request will be considered as soon as possible. The decision will be that the existing Deportation Order will either be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 17 September 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department's Non EEA Policy Document on Family Reunification sets out the criteria  for sponsors who wish to have their elderly dependents join them in the State. The financial thresholds for earnings to support an elderly dependent relative must be high enough to meet the foreseeable expense. Therefore, a sponsor of an elderly dependent relative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The immigration case of the person concerned was finalised on 29 October 2019. Leave to remain in the State was refused and a Deportation Order was made. That Order was served on the person concerned by registered post dated 10 January 2020, and was sent to their last notified address. This communication was copied to their legal representative on the same date. This Deportation Order...

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 (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has not, to date, submitted written representations. Therefore, their position in the State will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other...