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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service regarding the person cited and a status update was recently provided. This application continues to be processed by the citizenship division of my Department. I am aware that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service regarding the person cited and a status update was provided. This application continues to be processed by the Citizenship Division of my Department. I am aware that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, particularly considering the current processing times. I want to assure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade processes certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated sanction from my Department. In 2024, approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are assessed individually based on the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application, except for spouses of Irish nationals where the requirement is 3 years. In all cases, the final 12 months must be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: This application continues to be processed by the Citizenship Division of my Department. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted, that the Citizenship Division is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. I expect that going forward, the majority of applicants will continue to receive a decision within one year, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: Based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate the applications the Deputy refers to. If the Deputy can provide the relevant Visa Application numbers by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, my officials can provide an update on the status of the applications. I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: An eligible person can seek a Ministers of Religion permission to enter and remain in Ireland through a specific immigration scheme, the details of which are available on my Department’s website at the following address: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-m y-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-tha n-90-days/minister-of-religion/. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible. I expect that going forward, the majority of applicants will continue to receive a decision within one year, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I understand that the Minister has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service regarding the person cited and a status update was provided. This application is in the registration phase. I want to assure anyone who has an application for naturalisation submitted, that the Citizenship Division is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I understand that the Deputy has been in contact with my Department's Immigration Oireachtas service regarding the person cited and guidance has recently issued to resolve the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: Under the Temporary Protection Directive, beneficiaries of Temporary Protection are entitled to access to minimum standards of protection in Ireland, as in other Member States. This includes access to suitable accommodation or, if necessary, the means to obtain housing. As matters stand, the situation in Ukraine remains volatile. Currently it is not possible to conclude that safe and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that there are currently seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. They are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. In addition, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade processes certain visa applications in Irish Embassies abroad under delegated sanction from my Department. In 2024, approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sports Events (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that my Department does not designate liaison officers to specific sporting events. However, I can assure the Deputy when large sporting events or tournaments are being hosted by Ireland organisers can contact my Department's Visa Division who will work with them to ensure that visas are processed in a timely manner. Attendees are encouraged to apply for their visas up...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (8 Sep 2025)

Colm Brophy: My Department has been supporting the Minister for Health and the HSE facilitating the evacuation of children out of Gaza via Egypt. I appreciate that those who have been medically evacuated are eager for their family members to join them in Ireland. Originally, the Gaza Medevac Initiative only provided for the evacuation of one child and one accompanying family member or carer. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to concerning the members of GAA Palestine were refused on 09 July 2025. I appreciate that the decision to refuse these applications has caused disappointment. These applications were given very careful consideration and the reasons for this refusal have been communicated in the decision letters issued. Each visa application is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can inform the Deputy that the person referred to has an application for long term residency with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of my Department, which continues to be processed. While this application is under consideration, the person cited was granted an immigration permission on Stamp 1 conditions. ISD will contact the person concerned once a decision on their application has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the Ministers of Religion Preclearance Scheme, permits qualifying religious personnel permission to enter and remain in Ireland under certain conditions. It applies to both visa required national and non-visa required nationals. Full details of the scheme are available for review at: Processing times for all preclearance applications are influenced by a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I can advise the Deputy that the applications for the members of GAA Palestine were refused on 09 July 2025. I appreciate that the decision to refuse these applications has caused disappointment. These applications were given very careful consideration and the reasons for this refusal have been communicated in the decision letters issued. Each visa application is decided on its own...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: Implementing effective border security arrangements is a priority for me, and the Programme for Government commits to developing a border security strategy to deliver stronger border security. I can advise the Deputy that Directive (EU) 2016/681 (EU PNR Directive) sets down rules on the use of PNR data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (17 Jul 2025)

Colm Brophy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 442, 443, 444 and 445 together. In line with a Programme for Government commitment to significantly enhance the delivery of public services digitally, my Department has introduced a centralised customer service unit, supported by a Digital Customer Service Portal, to offer a modern customer contact centre to immigration applicants. This programme of work...