Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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329. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8811/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to were created on 21 January 2025. However, the application process has not be completed and supporting documentation has not been received by the relevant Visa Office to date.

Once the applicants are satisfied with their online visa applications they should click “submit” and print a copy of the “Summary Form”. The summary form contains instructions on what they are required to do next to submit their documentation. The instructions will differ depending on which country they are applying from.

They should lodge the summary form together with the relevant fee and supporting documentation with the Irish Embassy/Consulate/Visa Office as soon as possible. Only upon receipt of the necessary documentation, can the visa application be processed further.

In order to be fair to all individuals 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.

While I acknowledge the personal difficulties an applicant might be experiencing, including a strong desire to meet up with family or friends in Ireland, expediting an application is usually confined to time-sensitive instances e.g. where a family member has been hospitalised, in a life-threatening situation or in the unfortunate event of a bereavement.

As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@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 Question process.