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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. They made a request on 23 October 2020, under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked. This will be considered as soon as possible. All applications are examined on a case by case basis, on the documentation supplied and as provided for under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. Refusal letters issued to the applicants on the 24 January 2023 set out the reasons for these decisions. An appeals process, which is free of charge, is available which allows applicants, in the event of a refusal of the application at first instance, to address the factors which gave rise to that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government approved a once off reduction of €1,000 in the student contribution payable by students eligible for free tuition fees under my Departments free fees schemes in academic year 22/23. This once-off support relates specifically to the student contribution payable by students eligible for free tuition fees under the Department's free fees schemes in academic year 22/23....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused on 5 October 2022. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicants at that time. An appeal was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 3 November 2022. To be fair to all applicants appeals are processed in the order in which they are received. While every effort is made to process these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department, with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. It will be submitted to me for decision in due course. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Appointments (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, State Solicitor vacancies are an internal matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Under Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 Act, the DPP is independent in their functions. The Minister has no role in the operations, functions, governance or oversight of the Office of the DPP. The DPP is funded through the Vote of the Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 28 September 2021. Processing of this application is ongoing at present. As each application is examined under it's own merits, my Department is unable to give an exact time-frame for completion. However, the person referred to by the Deputy can be assured that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 23 February 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. The processing times of applications will vary depending on the complexity of the application, whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The application for the person referred to by the Deputy was received by the Undocumented Unit of my Department on 27 July 2022 and continues to be processed. Due to the large number of applications on hand, it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe for a decision to issue. The processing times of applications under the scheme will vary depending on the complexity of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy that the first person referred to created an online Employment Visa application on 23 December 2022. The summary sheet and supporting documentation has not been received by the relevant Visa Office to date. Once the applicant is satisfied with their application they should click “submit” and print a copy of their “Summary Form”. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin on 12 July 2022. 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 launched on 16 September 2022. To be fair to all applicants appeals are processed in the order in which they are received. While every effort is made to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: Human trafficking is an exploitive crime that preys on the vulnerable. I have been clear that there is no place for it in our society. We know vulnerable people are trafficked into Ireland for exploitation reasons, including sexual exploitation, forced labour and forced criminality. The Government is fully committed to identifying and supporting victims of this terrible crime. The General...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (25 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: Working with our Northern Ireland counterparts on Criminal Justice issues has always been a priority and this is showcased in a number of ongoing initiatives such as the Shared Island events, including the recent event in Kells that was focused on tackling gender-based violence and abuse. The Deputy may also be aware that human trafficking has been on the agenda for the North South Project...

Presentation of Estimates: Motion (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 215 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business or the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th December, 2022, the following Further Revised Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2023, be presented to the Dáil on 24th January, 2023, being a date later than that prescribed for the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: For the 25 craft apprenticeship programmes, periods of off-the-job training are funded from the National Training Fund (NTF) with payments of the agreed rate made directly to craft apprentices by the education and training boards (ETBs) during this time. Training allowances for apprentices are calculated with reference to gross-wage norms payable in industry for the different trade sectors....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: The information the Deputy has requested in currently being complied in consultation with the HEA. It will be forwarded directly to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: As part of Budget 2023, I secured a significant cost of living package for third level students, including a once-off €1,000 in support towards the undergraduate student contribution fee for higher education students eligible for my Department’s free fees schemes in the academic year 2022-2023. This once off support relates specifically to the student contribution payable by...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department's officials have engaged with SOLAS on this issue and have been informed that currently, a SOLAS statutory apprenticeship requires that in certain designated crafts, apprenticeship applicants must pass the Ishihara colour vision test without the use of corrective lenses. SOLAS are continually reviewing the existing statutory apprenticeships and the matter of colour vision...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department remains committed to removing barriers to third level education. Creating additional capacity in higher education healthcare programmes will provide greater access for students who hold a QQI/FETAC qualification and my Department is working with the higher education sector and the Department of Health in this regard. Healthcare programmes are by their nature complex in delivery....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Equality Issues (24 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for her question on this matter. It is worth noting that as the report is about reasonable accommodations for professional placements, some of its findings and recommendations relate to the work of professional bodies e.g. Teaching Council, Nursing and Midwifery Board, CORU, etc which don’t come under the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research,...