Written answers

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Department of Justice and Equality

Asylum Applications

Photo of Carol NolanCarol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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623. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will investigate the request for asylum for Belarussian citizens (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18256/22]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that in accordance with the provisions of the International Protection Act 2015, applications for international protection cannot be made from outside the State.

The International Protection Office of my Department is responsible for examining all international protection applications received from persons in the State. Each application is assessed individually on its merits. The circumstances of each case is assessed having regard to both the subjective elements (the applicant’s own account or personal history) and objective elements (up-to-date information on the applicant’s country or place of origin).

As the Deputy may be aware, on 25 February I announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens travelling to Ireland. However, people who are from a country that is visa-required, such as Belarus, will still need to apply for a visa to travel to the State. Anyone who wishes to make a visa application must do so online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.

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