Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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658. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application to the IIP scheme by a county board (details supplied) will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65722/25]

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.

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/

If a project owner has any queries, they can contact the IIP Unit directly.

Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
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659. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether a formal assessment has been carried out of the likely impact on Ireland of the asylum reforms announced by the UK Government; the expected changes in arrivals through Northern Ireland given the Common Travel Area and open land border; the modelling that has been done on pressures on international protection accommodation services and other supports; and the legislative or administrative changes under preparation to ensure that Ireland’s system does not act as a pull factor compared with the United Kingdom.” [65738/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times.

Ireland and the United Kingdom share a long history and common interest in the effective operation of the Common Travel Area (CTA) and work together to prevent any abuses of the CTA.

There is also significant operational cooperation between the Gardaí, UK Border Force, UK policing services and the Police Service of Northern Ireland in relation to both immigration and criminal matters. This strong practical engagement and cooperation serves the mutual interests of both Ireland and the UK, and will continue.

I and the Government are aware that changes to the UK’s asylum practices or laws can result in changes to the migratory flows between the UK and Ireland.

I am committed to ensuring that Ireland is not viewed more favourably than the UK by those seeking to claim asylum.

Consequently, I will closely monitor the changes proposed by the UK Government and will respond to those proposals having considered them fully and discussed them with government colleagues. I will be publishing a new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system later this year and any necessary changes arising from the UK’s change of policy can be included in that Bill.