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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: No deportation orders have been issued to Afghan nationals this year. Furthermore, no existing deportation orders for Afghan nationals will be enforced in the current circumstances. For those with an existing deportation order, a request can be made to revoke the order. Any such request will be prioritised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Humanitarian Access (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 900 and 936 together. In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department is currently focused on processing applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. In line with announced Government commitments, the admission of ‘programme refugees’ under the Irish Refugee...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 March 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department’s Justice Plan 2021 identifies the enactment of legislation to licence and regulate the gambling industry as a key objective. The Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 July 2020. The application continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: A person can apply for family reunification under the International Protection Act 2015 if they have been granted a declaration as a Convention Refugee, are a beneficiary of Subsidiary Protection or if they have been granted Programme Refugee status.   Under Section 56 of the 2015 Act, the following family members are eligible for family reunification: - Spouse - the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. However, 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 request will be considered as soon as possible. The decision will be that the existing Deportation Order will either be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 17 September 2019. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department's Non EEA Policy Document on Family Reunification sets out the criteria  for sponsors who wish to have their elderly dependents join them in the State. The financial thresholds for earnings to support an elderly dependent relative must be high enough to meet the foreseeable expense. Therefore, a sponsor of an elderly dependent relative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The immigration case of the person concerned was finalised on 29 October 2019. Leave to remain in the State was refused and a Deportation Order was made. That Order was served on the person concerned by registered post dated 10 January 2020, and was sent to their last notified address. This communication was copied to their legal representative on the same date. This Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department has no record of having received an immigration application on behalf of the persons referred to by the Deputy. If they are in the State without an immigration permission, they must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. Therefore, I would encourage them to contact the Immigration Service of my Department or their local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has not, to date, submitted written representations. Therefore, their position in the State will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The persons referred to by the Deputy created an online Join Family (Non-EEA national) visa application on 29 March 2021. The supporting documentation and fee were received on 10 May 2021 in the Abuja Visa Office. The application is awaiting comprehensive examination and they will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can confirm to the Deputy that residence in Ireland together as a married couple for three or more years that includes time prior to the citizen spouse having been granted Irish citizenship does count towards the three year minimum period. All applications are assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. Further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in line with the eligibility criteria set out under the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department is currently reviewing all international protection applications on hand from Afghan nationals with a view to expediting their progress, in line with updated advices provided by UNHCR in recent weeks.  International protection applications from Afghan nationals are already prioritised, as agreed with UNHCR. In 2021 (to end July), there have been 82 applications...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department is currently focused on processing family reunification applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. One hundred and four Afghan family members have been granted family reunification so far this year and applications in respect of a further 64 people are being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Each person who has been refused leave to land in the State is assessed on their own merits, taking all relevant information into consideration at that time. If at any point during the refusal of leave to land process a person claims asylum or demonstrates that they are in need of protection they will be admitted to the international protection process. Interpretation facilities are...