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

James Browne: The persons referred to by the Deputy created an online Join Family (Non-EEA national) visa application on 29 March 2021. The supporting documentation and fee were received on 10 May 2021 in the Abuja Visa Office. The application is awaiting comprehensive examination and they will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer. The...

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

James Browne: I can confirm to the Deputy that residence in Ireland together as a married couple for three or more years that includes time prior to the citizen spouse having been granted Irish citizenship does count towards the three year minimum period. All applications are assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Further...

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

James Browne: 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 line with the eligibility criteria set out under the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department is currently reviewing all international protection applications on hand from Afghan nationals with a view to expediting their progress, in line with updated advices provided by UNHCR in recent weeks.  International protection applications from Afghan nationals are already prioritised, as agreed with UNHCR. In 2021 (to end July), there have been 82 applications...

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

James Browne: In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department is currently focused on processing family reunification applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. One hundred and four Afghan family members have been granted family reunification so far this year and applications in respect of a further 64 people are being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Each person who has been refused leave to land in the State is assessed on their own merits, taking all relevant information into consideration at that time. If at any point during the refusal of leave to land process a person claims asylum or demonstrates that they are in need of protection they will be admitted to the international protection process. Interpretation facilities are...

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

James Browne: The application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy 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 granting of Irish citizenship through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Both Minister Humphreys and I are very conscious of the strong emotional attachment that many people have to their pets, and that the theft of a pet animal can be a traumatic experience. As the Deputy will be aware, I previously introduced a Bill to enhance the place of companion animals in legislation. Work on this Bill is currently ongoing in my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: Georgia is designated a safe country of origin under the International Protection Act 2015 (Safe Country of Origin) Order 2018.  Under Section 72 of the International Protection Act 2015, a country may only be designated as a safe country of origin where satisfied that, on the basis of the legal situation, the application of the law within a democratic system and the general...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The International Protection Office (IPO) of my Department has remained open to offer applicants a service, in line with our international obligations to allow those who wish to claim international protection the opportunity to do so. The provision of the facility to allow people claim international protection is considered an essential service at all times, including during the Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 15 April 2019. 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: Immigration Policy (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, proposals for a draft scheme to regularise long-term undocumented migrants are being developed in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government to bring forward a regularisation scheme within 18 months of the formation of the Government. As outlined in the Justice Plan 2021, the scheme will be open for applications before the end of this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1329 and 1330 together. As the Deputy is aware, the Government shares the significant public concern arising from serious crimes involving knives in recent months and years. We are all conscious of the very serious impact which violent crime has on victims and families, particularly attacks of a random nature. I condemn such crimes in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The original passports of the applicants referred to by the Deputy were returned by registered post on 15 July 2021. Under normal circumstances, passports are returned approximately 10 days after their receipt.  However, the current limits on staff attendance in the office due to COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in delays in the return of some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: 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. The Justice Plan 2021 identifies the enactment of legislation to licence and regulate the gambling industry as a key objective. When it is established,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 23 September 2019. Representations were received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). All relevant aspects of the case will be considered before a decision is made....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 12 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: International Protection (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) is a statutorily independent body and exercises a quasi-judicial function under the International Protection Act 2015. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy I have had enquiries made and I am informed by the Tribunal of the median waiting times, as set out in the table below.  No. of Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1338 and 1344 together. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency has statutory responsibility for the care of any unaccompanied minors in the State. If an unaccompanied minor indicates that they wish to apply for international protection, they are referred to Tusla, either by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) at the airport/port of entry, or by staff at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: Based on the details provided by the Deputy, there is no record of an application, or a request, from the person concerned for permission to remain in the State. The person concerned is advised to write to the Immigration Service of my Department and request to regularise their position in the State. When submitting their request, they should...