John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

327. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the operation of the immigrant investor programme, what the status is of those applications which had been lodged with the Department in advance of the termination of the programme. [10314/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Since the closure of the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), the IIP Unit of my Department has continued to process applications and submit proposed projects to the Evaluation Committee for consideration and recommendation. At present, there are approximately 100 Immigrant Investor Programme project proposals undergoing, or awaiting, such consideration.

The IIP Unit is committed to ensuring that all applications will be examined on their own merits and will endeavour to conclude all decisions in a timely manner.

The IIP Unit continues to communicates with projects seeking to benefit from investments made in connection with an IIP application in relation to how the terms of the programme apply to their particular project. The Unit also engages with projects and monitors them for their compliance with the IIP requirements.

I can advise you that further details concerning the processing of outstanding IIP applications is published on the Immigration Service Delivery website of my Department, including an FAQ document. Both can be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/processing-of-iip-applications-on-hand-following-the-closure-of-the-programme/