John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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291. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1622 of 8 September 2025, if a temporary permission (stamp 1) will be granted including the right to work to an individual who has worked legally in Ireland for many years and whose circumstances have changed, but is still the owner and operator of a business (details supplied), where their input is required daily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56313/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I can advise the Deputy that the case of the person referred to is being considered in the context of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling in the Chenchooliah.

The ECJ ruled that such people can only be removed on foot of a Removal Order made under Article 15 of the EU Free Movement Directive. As a result of this ruling, a new Removal Order process needed to be developed in Ireland, based on the provisions of Article 15 of the Directive. This new removal process is in the final stages of development.

While the formal process is being put in place, my Department set up an interim process for people impacted by this judgement. As part of this process, people can apply for permission to remain in the State on a temporary basis. If successful they are granted a temporary permission on a Stamp 1 basis which allows them to work while their substantive application for permission to remain is being processed to completion.

I can advise the Deputy that the person referred has submitted representations to be granted permission to remain in the State which were received on 26 September 2025.

The person concerned should note that their case is amongst many to be considered at present and, as such, at this point in time, it is not possible to provide a specific indication as to when a decision will issue. However, I can advise the Deputy that processing times for cases in this process are approximately 11 months from application.