Written answers

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Department of Justice and Equality

Foreign Conflicts

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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2089. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has been contacted in relation to an Irish citizen seeking the evacuation of his father from Gaza; and if he will address the matters raised (details supplied). [43205/25]

Photo of Richard Boyd BarrettRichard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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2097. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to coordinate with his counterpart at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to ensure that a family connected with Irish citizens are evacuated from Gaza (details supplied). [43283/25]

Photo of Colm BrophyColm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 2089 and 2097 together.

I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department has worked closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure a co-ordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation.

I can advise the Deputy that the visa applications referred to were granted on 03 April 2025.

While my Department can issue visas to permit individuals to travel to Ireland, it is not in a position to provide practical assistance to individuals regarding any arrangements for their evacuation from Gaza. The people referred to should continue to engage with the Department of Foreign Affairs in this regard.

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