Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what the next steps are for an applicant (details supplied) regarding a family reunification application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15882/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Based on the information supplied by the Deputy, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate any current application for the person referred to.

If more information can be provided I would be happy to re-examine your request.

In order to be of assistance, the Deputy would need to provide the following information to my Department:

- Full name of applicant

- Date of birth of applicant

- Person ID Number

- Application number

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie) 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 is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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269. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will advise of the procedure for family reunification in a situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15883/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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A Turkish national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must apply for a Type D Long Stay Visa. Any person that wishes to make a visa application must do so online at:

www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.

Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link:

www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-document-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf.

This Policy Document contains a stated business target that visa applications for family reunification for immediate family members of Irish citizens and Category A sponsors, such as Critical Skills Employment Permit Holders, should be dealt with within 6 months of application.

However, it must be made clear that these are business targets for the immigration service. The business target reflects the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be carried out in relation to applications for family reunification.

All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of the Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.

Applicants are advised not to pay for airline or other travel tickets without having first been issued with a visa.

The following pages on the Irish Immigration website may be of some assistance when creating a visa application: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/.