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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...

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...