Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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68. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the ongoing position in regard to a residency leave to remain stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); further to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 7 July 2016, if it is likely a decision might be reached in the not too distant future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29146/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the persons concerned.

These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement, in advance of a final decision being made.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to regularise residency and attain naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29147/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons mentioned are in the State under student conditions (Stamp 2) which is not reckonable to attain citizenship in the State. Both of the persons mentioned were granted permission to remain in the State to facilitate them in applying for Work Permits. When they are the holders of Work Permits they can apply to change their immigration status to a Stamp 1.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29149/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned applied for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work, based on parentage of an Irish citizen child. The applicant was granted permission for a period of one year on 26 August 2015, in order for the person concerned to obtain a national passport. The national passport of the applicant was subsequently received by INIS on 29 July 2016. I am advised that INIS will be in contact with the person again as soon as possible.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in application for change of status from stamps 1 and 3 to stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied). [29150/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I refer the Deputy to his earlier Parliamentary Question, No. 123 of Tuesday, 27th September, 2016 and the written reply to that Question. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the position is unchanged since then.

"I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the first named person concerned was granted permission to remain on 'stamp 1' conditions for six months on the 11th August, 2016, in order to allow them to apply to obtain an employment permit from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The person referred to should ensure that an application for an employment permit is made by them, or on their behalf, at the earliest possible opportunity within that six month period. Should they succeed in their employment permit application, they will be entitled to a longer period of permission to remain.

The second named person concerned has been granted permission to remain in the State, on 'stamp 3' conditions, for six months on the 11th August, 2016 as a dependant of the first named person.

The appropriate immigration stamps have been granted to the people referred to and no information has been put forward to justify the granting of residence permission on a 'stamp 4' basis.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited."

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the other procedure which might be available to facilitate an application to regularise residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); if they can obtain an extension to their visa or alternative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29152/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application having been received for an extension of permission in respect of the person mentioned by the Deputy. In the event that an application is made for an extension of permission to remain in the State, it will be considered in due course.

Details of how to make an application can be found on the INIS website "www.inis.gov.ie" at Extension of Visitors Permission in the State, however, if this option is not available then a written application should be made to Extension of Visitors Permission, P.O. Box 12695, Dublin 2. The following documentation should be included with the application:

1. A full copy of the persons current passport showing how they entered the State and the entry stamp

2. A detailed account of the reason for the request including documentary supporting evidence e.g. medical reports

3. How much extra time is required

4. Any family members resident in the State and their current circumstances ie. studying or working

5. Any other information you would consider important to your application

6. Evidence of private medical insurance (if request on medical grounds)

It is not the general policy of INIS to extend visitor permission in the State. This applies to both visa and non visa required nationals. It is only in cases where the person's circumstances have changed since the grant of the visa or entry to the State that an application for an extension of visitor's permission will be considered.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy should consider using the email service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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73. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29155/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for subsidiary protection made by the person concerned was formally refused by letter dated 5th October, 2016. This letter also advised the person concerned of the three options available to them as a result, as provided for under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Upon receipt of that letter, the person concerned has a period of 15 working days within which to exercise one of the available options. Upon receipt of their response to the options outlined, the position in the State of the person concerned can be given further consideration.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by Email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up-to-date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or to long awaited.