Grace Boland (Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael)
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103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department launched a communications strategy in South Africa to advise South African citizens of the need for a short-term visa to visit Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43264/25]

Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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The decision to require visas for entry to Ireland for nationals of South Africa and Botswana came into effect on 10 July 2024. The decision was communicated to the South African authorities and the Embassy in Pretoria immediately communicated to the public through a dedicated web page, social media posts, information videos and media engagement. The reach of this material was amplified through reporting by South African and international media companies.