Written answers

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Department of Justice and Equality

Residency Permits

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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120. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the outstanding information requested to facilitate regularisation of residency status in the case of persons (details supplied); if alternative provisions can be made in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/17]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned had their permission to remain in the State renewed for a further one year period to 14 December 2017. This decision was conveyed in writing to the persons concerned by letters dated 13 December 2016. This permission was renewed to enable the persons concerned to obtain a valid passport or alternatively submit evidence as to what effort they have made to secure a passport.

A representative of the INIS wrote to the persons concerned on 30 August 2017 requesting the submission of specific documentation. There is no record of the requested documentation having been submitted to date. The position in the State of the persons concerned can be further considered upon receipt of the requested documentation.

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.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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121. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the developments to date with regard to a residency application in the case of a person (details supplied); the precise information outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40051/17]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, 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 to have their permission to remain renewed for a further period.

The permission to remain renewal application made by the person concerned will now be considered based on the information and documentation on file. Once that process has been completed, the person concerned will be advised of the decision 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.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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122. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to regularise a residency application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40053/17]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the records indicate that the person referred to by the Deputy has no legal status in the State and that there is no record of a request to regularise the situation. The person should be advised to write to Unit 2, Residence Division, INIS, Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, supplying a full copy of their passport and full details outlining their current circumstances.

With regard to naturalisation, it is open to any individual to lodge an application for a certificate of naturalisation if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory conditions, which include residency requirements, as prescribed in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, which governs the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation. Detailed information on Irish citizenship and naturalisation is available on the INIS website at www.inis.gov.ie.

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.

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