Written answers

Tuesday, 6 February 2007

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Residency Permits

10:00 am

Photo of Michael D HigginsMichael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in reaching a decision on the residency application of a person (details supplied) made in April 2005; and when an answer can be expected. [3633/07]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person in question made an application for permission to remain in the State on the sole basis of marriage to an Irish national. The Deputy may not be aware that there is no automatic entitlement to residency in the State based on marriage to an Irish national. Applications in this category are dealt with in strict date of receipt order and currently take approximately 12 months to process. The case in question was originally being processed in line with the procedures in place when information was provided of a change in circumstances. As a result, further investigation was required which delayed the making of the final decision. However I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the application for residency on the basis of marriage to an Irish national has now been granted and a decision letter has issued to the person in question.

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