Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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1904. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has engaged with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality in relation to the immigrant investor programme, IIP, programme funding that was committed to a project (details supplied); if his Department has urged IIP to release the balance of funding committed in order that the building project can be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42935/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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At the outset, it is important to note that, as Minister, I do not comment on individual Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) applications.

Since the closure of the programme, my Department has continued to process and submit applications to the Evaluation Committee for consideration and recommendation.

My Department 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. It communicates with projects seeking to benefit from investments made in connection with an IIP application in relation to how the terms of the programme, including the arrangements for the wind down of the programme, may apply to their particular project. It also engages with projects and monitors them for their compliance with the IIP requirements.

My Department has no role in relation to the administration of such investments and does not hold any funds at any stage. This is a private matter between a potential investor(s) and a potential project concerned.

I can advise you that further details concerning the processing of outstanding IIP applications is published on the Immigration Service 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/