Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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60. 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. [2299/17]

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 currently holds residency and should be aware of his or her position in that regard.

The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual 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 should 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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61. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2301/17]

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 they have no record of a request from the person referred to by the Deputy concerning their residency status. I am also informed that the person in question appears to be currently illegal in the State. If the person referred to by the Deputy wishes the Minister to consider their immigration status, then they should be advised to write to Unit 2, Residence Division, INIS supplying a full copy of their passport and details outlining their current circumstances.

The Deputy may wish to note that 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 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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62. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to obtain a work permit or a suitable visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2303/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that this person arrived in the State on 31 May 2016 and registered as a student on 4 July 2016. This permission is valid until 4 July 2017.

All non-EEA students resident in the State are subject to the student immigration rules set out clearly on the INIS website, and which were first published in September 2010 and have been in effect since 1 January 2011. These rules stipulate that non-EEA students may remain in Ireland as students, subject to the provisions of the new regime, including demonstrated progression as a student, for a maximum period of seven years. All non-EEA nationals resident in the State on a student permission basis must comply with the above-mentioned immigration rules.

If this person wishes to apply for a work permit, they must leave the State and apply for the work permit from outside the State.

The Deputy may to note 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 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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63. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if compassionate consideration will be given in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2304/17]

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), the person concerned has not submitted written representations.

The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation. If any representations are submitted, they will be considered before a final decision is made.

The Deputy may wish to note that 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.