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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The application from the person referred to by the Deputy under the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme was granted by letter dated 10 May 2023. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility at INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, a Stamp 3 immigration permission allows the holder to stay in Ireland for a specified period, subject to conditions, and is reckonable as residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation. It is renewable, subject to the conditions for the permission being met, one of which is that the holder cannot work or engage in any business, trade or profession. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: An application for a Change of Status was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 30 March 2023 and continues to be examined by my Department. An acknowledgement of receipt of documents issued on 09 May 23 from my Department to the person's legal representative in respect of all documents sought by letter dated 12 April 23. My Department endeavours to process all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (7 Dec 2023)

Bernard Durkan: 275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current or anticipated residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54408/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (7 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 3 immigration permission valid until 24 July 2024. There is no open application with the Immigration Service of my Department for the person concerned. However, it remains open to them to apply for a change of immigration status if they meet the criteria for doing so. The person concerned can write to the Immigration Service setting...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023) See 4 other results from this debate

Holly Cairns: ...international protection, IP, process is an objective determination, the terms of which are set out in the International Protection Act 2015. I suggest that the Deputies read it. Granting refugee status does not happen on the first day someone arrives in Ireland seeking protection. It is a complex legal process that can take months or years. Any person who wishes to seek protection in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-do cument-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf This Policy Document contains a stated business target that visa applications for family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ..., I can advise the Deputy that the Citizenship Division of my Department intends to communicate regularly with all applicants on a quarterly basis into the future, to keep them updated on the status of their application. 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:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...assistance in identifying the relevant application includes:First / given name of applicantFamily / surname of applicantDate of birth of applicantVisa Application numberQueries 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...and 2024. This programme is implementing measures to improve efficiencies and throughput as well as improving the application, interview and decision-making process for applicants. This will give status to those who are entitled to international protection to rebuild their lives here, while also ensuring faster decision making in respect of those who do not meet the criteria. As part of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...The visa sticker will issue as soon as the applicant attends the relevant Visa Office/Embassy/Consulate. The applicant should be advised that entry into the State is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. The onus is on the individuals to have all documentation relating to their reasons for entering Ireland for presentation to the Immigration Officer to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (5 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Helen McEntee: ...necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly, efficiently and effectively, as part of the broader Government response, while ensuring the integrity of Ireland's rules-based immigration system is maintained. The number of international protection applications last year was 13,650, a significant increase on recent years. It represents a 186% increase on the number...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (5 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Helen McEntee: My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly, efficiently and effectively while ensuring the integrity of Ireland's rules-based immigration system is maintained at all times. In July this year, I published a report on the international protection modernisation programme for 2023 and 2024. This programme is implementing measures to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...Rights Review Unit to seek further information. The person concerned can be assured that there will be no avoidable delay in having their case brought to finality. 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 Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Under the Strategy, a key element is support to our citizens and diaspora including through my Department’s Emigrant Support Programme. This support reached almost €4.7m in 2023 alone, including for groups in the areas of immigration support, cultural engagement and sporting outreach. The depth of our mission network in the US and Canada was also vital in ensuring this...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...of undocumented Irish emigrants in the United States and working to secure legal pathways for Irish people seeking to live and work in the US continues to be a key priority for the Government. Immigration matters are raised on a regular and ongoing basis with the United States government and U.S. political representatives. The Government actively supports the efforts of President...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (30 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to was granted on 20 November 2023 and the visa sticker was issued on the same day. 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 this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...may provide their email address on their application and request that the decision issue via email. Further information on how to apply is available on my Department's website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/extension-of-visitor-permission/. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (29 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...received. My Department will continue to engage with the applicant for any further information that may be required to assist with the processing of the application. 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...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Leo Varadkar: ...team has been set up, and it has been engaging with Deputies Feighan, Harkin and Kenny in an effort to set out exactly what is and is not happening in Dromahair. Deputy Harkin asked what our immigration and migration policy is. Let me be as clear as I can be, and sometimes it is difficult to be clear because this is not straightforward. There are different types of migration and...