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European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

James Browne: ...relation to both the internal and external dimensions of migration, with full and due respect for fundamental rights under European Union (EU) and international law; - Ireland has a firm rules-based immigration system where rules are in place and where rules are enforced; - the European Union Asylum and Migration Pact sets out a comprehensive new approach to migration, bringing together...

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

James Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on immigration. While I recognise it can often cause concerns, particularly around housing and services, it is important we understand the overwhelming benefits inward migration brings. With an ageing population and an economy at almost full employment, we need overseas workers to fill labour shortages and continue to drive our economy. Some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Immigration Policy (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...89% of all decisions to date being positive ones. As the Deputy is aware, this once-in-a-generation scheme was designed to give long-term undocumented residents the opportunity to regularise their status, access the labour market legally and begin their path to citizenship. It has provided an opportunity for those who meet its criteria to remain and reside in the State and to become part...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Victim Support Services (9 Mar 2022)

James Browne: ...Ireland, including translating the posters and leaflets used to raise awareness of rights under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 into other languages commonly spoken among Ireland's immigrant communities. This year, the Department will launch two campaigns, in partnership with the Dormant Accounts Fund, expanding awareness-raising activities of victims' rights and on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 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. Queries in relation to GNIB appointments outside Dublin should be made to the individual Garda Station dealing with such appointments. An enquiry can also be made to GNIB at the following email address:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is necessary. Guidelines in this regard are posted on the Irish Immigration website (www.irishimmigration.ie). When making an appeal, the applicant should take into account the reasons for refusal listed in the refusal letter. The appeal should include any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...via registered post. The person concerned should attend as scheduled, and ensure they have all of the required documentation to complete the registration process. 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, which has been specifically established for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 1 permission, which is valid until 27 February 2022. It is open to the person concerned to write to the Domestic Residence and Permissions Unit of the Immigration Service of my Department and request a change of immigration permission to a Stamp 4 if they meet the required criteria. Detailed information on the criteria for changing immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...that an application for a re-entry visa from the person referred to by the Deputy has been processed and my Department has written to them directly to inform them. 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 at INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 733, 740, 742 and 755 together. For reasons of confidentiality I am unable to comment on any individual immigration or international protection case. However, the health and well-being of all people who apply for international protection is of the highest priority for my Department and to my colleague, Minister O'Gorman's Department, who are responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. 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 at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...person referred to by the Deputy was issued a letter refusing them permission to remain in the state on 17 August 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 persons concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (2 Nov 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: Citizenship Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...received all necessary documentation from the applicant and, provided all is in order, I expect that a certificate of naturalisation should issue in the coming weeks. 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 at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...team. Based on these measures, my Department's objective is to achieve an improved timeframe of 6-9 months for decisions on a majority of applications during 2022. 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 at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Our aim is to get the timeframe for processing applications down to six to nine months. Provision has been made in the budget for additional staff in the immigration services to get those numbers down. We are working through ICT and other processes to make the system move more quickly and to streamline the entire system. I understand that the length of time it is taking to process...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: ...the end of this year.    In finalising a proposal, my Department is examining the implications of the principles underpinning this scheme for various groups who have spent extended periods in the country without an immigration permission to remain. It is not possible at this stage to confirm the details of the scheme until it has been finalised, considered and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: ...the end of this year.   In finalising a proposal, my Department is examining the implications of the principles underpinning this scheme for various groups who have spent extended periods in the country without an immigration permission to remain, including those subject to deportation orders. It is not possible at this stage to confirm the details of the scheme until it has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 4 permission, which has been extended until 15 January 2022, under the final automatic extension of immigration permissions I announced on 15 September 2021. All permissions are extended on the same terms and conditions to the permission already held. It is open to the person concerned to contact their local Immigration...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (20 Oct 2021)

James Browne: ...also by the work being done in Ireland to address the practical issues faced by those who come here. Fears have been raised an EU level that where a landlord is aware that a person is in breach of immigration law, that providing accommodation in the ordinary course of business could be interpreted as unlawfully assisting the presence of the person. We do not agree with this...