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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can confirm that an application for a Stamp 1G permission from the person referred to by the Deputy has been approved. They can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card within the next 10 working days. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The persons referred to by the Deputy are US nationals and therefore are visa exempt. They do not require a visa to enter the State for periods of up to 90 days. However, in order to work in Ireland, a non-EEA national, unless they are exempted, must hold an Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) permission granted by my Department or a valid employment permit issued by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will appreciate, a number of unforeseen issues have negatively impacted the processing of citizenship applications in recent years. A High Court case, which was subsequently successfully appealed to the Court of Appeal, resulted in significant delays in 2019, and the loss of over six months processing time. Additionally, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on staff attendance in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 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 accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria attendant to naturalisation can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: In response to the worsening 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. We are prioritising all such applications and processing them speedily and sympathetically. A total of 295 visa applications, including both short and long term visas, have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The fees in relation to applications for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011. The current application fee is €175, payable when an application for naturalisation is lodged. A certification fee is payable only when the application is successful and a certificate of naturalisation issues. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: For reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State. An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The processing of this application is ongoing at present. The EU Treaty Rights Division of the Immigration Service of my Department will contact the applicant by the end of this week with an update on their case. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie),...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: For reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State. An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commissions of Investigation (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Again, I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. I am very aware of the claims that have been made over many years regarding Fr. Molloy's death but I must emphasise again that the Minister for Justice has no role in any investigation of any crime or the decision to prosecute any crime. These are strictly matters for An Garda Síochána and the DPP. The question of any further...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Parks (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for bringing up what is clearly a most important matter for them both and for County Mayo. I am not in a position to answer the specific questions on who made the decision and when it was made, and on the issues in respect of consultation, but I understand and hear the incredible importance of the name to the Deputies. I will certainly bring those points to the relevant...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commissions of Investigation (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for raising this most important matter. As the House will be aware, Fr. Niall Molloy was a Catholic priest who tragically died in undetermined circumstances on 8 July 1985. Fr. Molly was the parish priest of Castlecoote, County Roscommon at the time of his death. I wish to send my sympathies and those of this House to the family of Fr. Molloy for the grief and trauma...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Parks (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter that I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, who sends his apologies for not being able to be present. He has asked me to assure the Deputies that his Department is deeply committed to the development of the national park in Mayo. In December 2017, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The original passport of the applicant referred to by the Deputy was returned by registered post on 21 September 2021, along with an acknowledgement letter. Under normal circumstances, passports are returned approximately 10 days after their receipt. However, the limits on staff attendance in the office due to COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in delays in the return of some passports....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 2 September 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. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An incorrect stamp was unfortunately issued in error to the person referred to by the Deputy. A new residence permit with the correct permission will be issued immediately. The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 2 August 2017. This application was examined in detail and a decision was made to uphold...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I do not propose to reopen the IHAP programme, which is closed to new applications. Approximately 76 Afghan nationals have been issued with immigration status letters by my Department so far this year under IHAP, enabling them to reside and work in the State. In response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, I have asked my Department officials to examine, as a matter...

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Local Government (Amendment) (Transparency in Allocation of Funding) Bill 2021: First Stage (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: No.