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

James Browne: While my Department processes applications for a certificate of naturalisation, the processing of applications for citizenship by descent and applications for passports are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs.  There is ongoing cooperation between the two Departments. The citizenship team of my Department and their colleagues in the Passport Office,...

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

James Browne: The visa sticker issued for the application referred to by the Deputy had a validity period from 21 October 2020 to 21 April 2021. In the normal course of events, the person concerned could travel to Ireland between the dates of validity, including the first and last dates on the visa, and travel outside of these dates would not be permitted. However, the travel...

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

James Browne: The visa sticker issued for the application referred to by the Deputy had a validity period from 21 October 2020 to 21 April 2021. In the normal course of events, the person concerned could travel to Ireland between the dates of validity, including the first and last dates on the visa, and travel outside of these dates would not be permitted. However, the travel...

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

James Browne: From 16 June 2021, my Department lifted certain country specific and temporary entry and transit visa restrictions which were brought into effect on 28 January 2021. As a result of this decision, nationals from South Africa, Brazil and some South American countries are no longer visa required. All travellers must continue to comply fully with the public health measures...

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 25 June 2018. 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 (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: My Department is currently preparing detailed guidelines on the good character criterion, that incorporates various work streams, and research on other jurisdictions. Once the guidelines are finalised they will be published on the website of the Immigration Service of my Department. When published, it is hoped that the guidelines will assist...

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

James Browne: My Department has responsibility for immigration-related matters, including the entry and residence conditions of non-EEA students. The re-opening of English language schools and in-person attendance is a matter for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS). DFHERIS has advised that, subject to the implementation of sector...

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

James Browne: My Department recognises the difficulties that Covid-19 has had on everyone in the country, including our international student population. From the outset of the pandemic, we have worked to provide assistance and assurance to people who use our immigration services. Since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, immigration permissions have been extended, on seven occasions, most recently...

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

James Browne: It remains the position that my Department is not currently accepting any short stay visa applications, except for cases that fall under the emergency/priority criteria set out below. The suspension of short stay applications will continue to be reviewed in consultation with the relevant authorities in the coming weeks in line with the easing of public health restrictions...

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

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy was issued a letter refusing them permission to remain in the State on 2 January 2021. In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended),  written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person. These representations, together with all other information...

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

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy has permission to remain on stamp 4 conditions until 15 August 2022. Future renewals of this permission should be applied for two weeks in advance of the permission expiring to her local Immigration Registration Office. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and...

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

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy was issued a letter refusing permission to remain in the state on 31 July 2018. In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended),  written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person. These representations, together with all other information and...

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

James Browne: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Abuja  on 15 February 2021. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicants at that time. An appeal of this decision was made on 7 April 2021. All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much...

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

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of the decision made on their EU Treaty Rights application on 2 August 2017.  This application was examined in detail and a decision was made to refuse their application on 1 March 2021. The reasons for the refusal are outlined in the refusal letter. My Department will...

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 2 September 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...

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

James Browne: My Department is committed to implementing the key recommendations in the Expert Advisory Group Report to reduce processing times of both first instance decisions and appeals to 6 months respectively, as outlined in the White Paper to End Direct Provision and Establish a New International Protection Support Service.  A Programme Board has been established in my Department...

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

James Browne: The International Protection Office 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 crisis....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: My Department has responsibility for processing family reunification applications under the International Protection Act 2015 and the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family reunification. Where an applicant is granted permission to enter the State to join their family members, the onus is on them to comply with all public health measures required by law, including...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Labour Market (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, international protection applicants are not required to apply for an employment permit from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to legally obtain employment. Access is provided under the European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018 to 2021. These Regulations transpose the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive and came into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (27 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1385 and 1388 together. As you may be aware, in 2015, the then Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald, T.D., announced plans to implement a number of changes to Firearms Licensing, including restrictions on the licensing of any new centre-fire semi-automatic rifles. I am sure the Deputy will agree that these are potentially very dangerous weapons in the...