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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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: 141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding driving tests needed for rigid and artic driving licences; the position regarding these protocols; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44717/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together. On 13 September 2021, the restrictions that had been in place since 21 March 2020, regarding the processing of short stay visas were lifted. The decision to temporarily cease processing short stay visa applications, except for cases that fell under the Emergency/Priority criteria, was made as a necessary interim measure to help reduce...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were created online on 29 March 2021. The supporting documentation and fees were received on 10 May 2021 in the Abuja visa office. These applications are currently awaiting comprehensive examination. In accordance with the Department's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification, processing of family reunification visa applications,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 10 October 2018. 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: Direct Provision System (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 together. The statistics requested by the Deputy are set out in the attached tables. Since the commencement of the International Protection Act 2015 on 31 December 2016, a single application procedure applies where all aspects of a person's application (refugee status, subsidiary protection status and permission to remain) are examined and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: 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 concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 504 and 505 together. In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department is currently focused on processing immigration applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. I can inform the Deputy, that between 1 January 2021 and 30 April 2021, 64 applications for visas were made by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to bring forward a regularisation scheme within 18 months of the formation of the Government, to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents with due consideration of Ireland's European Union (EU) and Common Travel Area (CTA) commitments. Proposals for the draft scheme and the criteria to apply are being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Expert Advisory Group, led by Dr Catherine Day, was established to report on the Provision of Support including Accommodation to Persons in the International Protection Process. As the  Deputy may be aware, the Group recommended that ‘The State should develop a strategy and if necessary enact legislation for dealing with unsuccessful applicants who are deemed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 531 together. From the beginning of this week (13 September 2021), the restrictions that have been in place since 21 March 2020, regarding the processing of short stay visas are being lifted. This will benefit travellers from all countries which require a visa to enter Ireland. All remaining Covid-19 restrictions on entry visa and preclearance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to bring forward a regularisation scheme within 18 months of the formation of the Government, to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents with due consideration of Ireland's European Union (EU) and Common Travel Area (CTA) commitments. Proposals for the draft scheme and the criteria to apply are being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy is covered by the automatic extension of immigration permissions provided until 20 September 2021. The Immigration Service of my Department will be in contact with the person concerned shortly. However it should be noted that any person is free to travel from the State regardless of whether their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card is in date or expired....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, registrations for people living outside of the Dublin area are processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) through the Garda Station network. I have sought the information requested from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 30 June 2021.  Once the application is initially assessed, the person concerned will receive their application reference number and if further documentation is required, the Citizenship Division of my Department will contact the applicant in due...