Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55903/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am informed that the person referred to by the Deputy is currently present in the State without an immigration permission. Their previous permission to remain in the State expired when my Ministerial extension to immigration permissions ended on 31 May 2022.

The onus is on each individual to keep their immigration permission to remain in the State up to date at all times and where their immigration permission is expiring they are obliged to apply for a renewal of their permission, if a renewal is provided for, or leave the State on or before the expiry date of their immigration permission.

It remains open to all persons to renew their permission at their local immigration office or to seek a change of status in order to continue to reside in the State. Any change of status application would need to be supported by relevant documentation and details of their personal circumstances. More information is available for both on www.irishmmigration.ie.  

In all cases, people must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) examines each application to remain in the State on a case-by-case basis and has consistently urged anyone in this position to come forward if they wish to apply to regularise their immigration position in the State.