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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 18 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 20 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 4 July 2022.  All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 12 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 14 May 2022. The supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 11 May 2022. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 12 May 2022. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022. All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. The allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will appreciate, every State has a duty to protect its borders and to refuse entry to people not entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: In line with goal one of Justice Plan 2022 to tackle crime, enhance national security and transform policing, I have been informed that An Garda Síochána are undertaking a number of operations in Dublin, including Operation Citizen, as part of the government’s overall aim to ensure that people are safe and feel safe in their own community. As the Deputy will be aware, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 to 189, inclusive, together. The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) was introduced by Government Decision in April 2012, to encourage inward investment and to create business and employment opportunities in the State. The Programme was introduced at a time when Ireland was going through a very significant economic downturn and Departments were tasked...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that as set out in the European Union Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC), Temporary Protection applies to the following groups of people who have had to flee Ukraine due to the invasion by Russia: 1. Ukrainian nationals who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022; 2. Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or a stateless person who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The Scott Medal is the highest award that can be bestowed by the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána and is awarded for ‘most exceptional bravery and heroism involving the risk of life in the execution of duty’. Scott Medal nominees are selected from recommendations that are provided by the Garda Divisions on an annual basis to the adjudication board, which is comprised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am deeply conscious of how important the granting of naturalisation is to those who apply for it and my Department continued to accept and process citizenship applications throughout the pandemic and during all levels of public health restrictions. For a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy created an online Long Stay Join Family (Irish national)(Spouse) visa application on 16 February 2022. The supporting documentation was received on 2 March 2022. This application was received in the Dublin Visa Office for further processing on 11 April 2022. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. For the Deputy's information the attached...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy, however this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: Officials in the Citizenship Division of my Department wrote to the person referred to by the Deputy on 31 May 2021, requesting documentation in order to progress their application. The documents requested related to the passport of person concerned; a letter of authority regarding the person's solicitor; proof of residency; and a receipt of payments from the Department of Social Protection....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: The immigration case of the person referred to by the Deputy is impacted by the European Court of Justice judgment in the Chenchooliah case. My Department issued the person concerned a Stamp 1 permission letter dated 27 May 2022, which allows them to work without the need for an employment permit. Their longer-term position in the State is expected to be decided on within the period of...