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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. A letter was issued to the person concerned from the Citizenship Division on 19 April 2022 regarding ongoing matters related to their application for naturalisation, whereby it was requested the applicant make direct contact with the Division. However, no return...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 4 immigration permission valid until 18 May 2025. 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 IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The Family Reunification application for the person referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department and continues to be processed at this time. All applications are processed in chronological order. I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and all applicants for Family Reunification would wish to have a decision on their application without...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The person referred to by the Deputy holds a Stamp 1 immigration permission valid until 9 November 2024. It is open to the person concerned to apply to the Immigration Service of my Department for a change of immigration status if they meet the criteria for doing so. Detailed information on how to change immigration permission is available on the Immigration Service website at:...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters, including the management of Garda IT systems. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The Schengen Information System (SIS) went live in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: My Department’s Border Management Unit (BMU) and the Garda National Immigration (GNIB) are working closely with airlines on a range of measures to ensure that passengers have the appropriate travel documentation when boarding. Immigration officials of my Department are available 24/7 to assist airlines with queries in relation to immigration matters. In addition to providing advice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that the application referred to was created on the 29 November 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Bangkok office on the 14 December 2023. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 09 January 2024 where it awaits examination and processing. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. The reason for this decision was set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant on 21 November 2022. An appeal of this decision was received on 18 January 2023. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in May 2023 and continues to be processed by my Department. The median processing time for applications is currently 19 months. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application referred to was approved on 9 April 2024. 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 (IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie), which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: We have all been shocked by the recent loss of life on our roads, and concerned by the worrying increase in road fatalities after many years of progress in making our roads safer. Road safety is a shared responsibility and one which this Government takes very seriously. Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of all members of An Garda Síochána, as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am happy to report that the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 11 April 2024. It should be noted that the stated minimum processing time required under the terms of the Atypical Working Scheme is 20 working days and the processing time for the application referred to was within that timeframe. Further information for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I am committed to ensuring that Ireland’s International Protection system is robust and rules based, and that our borders are protected. The EU Asylum and Migration Pact will significantly reform the current approach to migration and asylum both in Ireland and across the EU by providing a robust legislative framework to address the challenges faced in this area. The overall...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. Section 16 of the International Protection Act 2015 deals with permission to enter and remain in the State in the context of international protection applicants. Section 16(3)(a) of that Act provides that an applicant, as defined in section 2(1) of the same Act, shall not leave, or attempt to leave, the State without the consent of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: From the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that the development of a substantial new Garda station and facilities on Dublin City Council lands at the corner of the R139 and the Malahide Road at Northern Cross is considered a strategic priority project by An Garda Síochána, and has the full support of Government. The Office of Public Works (OPW) are leading on this project...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I recognise that the delay in receiving a Naturalisation Certificate is frustrating for people and my Department is examining on how to speed up the delivery of Certificates for future Ceremonies to be held this year. Any applicants that are yet to receive their certificate from the February Ceremony can be assured that they will receive their Certificate of Naturalisation via registered...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Pardons (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy may be aware, yesterday I secured Government approval to recommend to President Higgins to grant a posthumous presidential pardon to Mr Sylvester Poff and Mr James Barrett. This decision was made based on a number of factors in this case, and based upon the detailed Report received from Dr Niamh Howlin. On the basis of these considerations, myself and my Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). This includes all decisions relating to data control and data protection regarding information held on Garda IT systems, including PULSE. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (16 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy a Working Group on Conveyancing and Probate was established by the then Taoiseach last year to carry out a review of current conveyancing and probate processes and identify scope for greater efficiency and streamlining. The group comprises various experts including a solicitor, an auctioneer, consumer advocates as well as officials from the Department of the Taoiseach,...