Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sure Senator Burke was not expecting that I would have the details of the case to which he referred but I thank him for raising the matter. As I stated earlier, anybody wishing to stay in this jurisdiction for a period longer than the standard 90-day period can make such an application which requires registration with the GNIB. This, in effect, is a temporary form of residence. The specific case adverted to by the Senator mentions grandchildren. I would assume on the basis of the reply before me that the case mentioned by Senator Burke would receive consideration under the new application regulations.

I thank the Senator for raising the issue. I advise him to make direct contact with the appropriate authorities in the hope that matters may be advanced. If he has further difficulty in that regard I trust he may make direct contact with the Minister for Justice and Equality.