Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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419. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Humanitarian Admissions Programme; if his attention has been drawn to the application under this programme (details supplied); the best course of action the family can take to support their family members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66791/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Within the remit of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme, the Humanitarian Admissions Programme prioritises at-risk individuals such as human rights defenders, women’s rights activists, LGBTQ+ individuals, judiciary and journalists for admission to Ireland as programme refugees.

For 2025, a designated partner organisation, The Open Community, was appointed to support the admission of 50 individuals under the Humanitarian Admissions programme, using a community sponsorship framework.

While the number of admissions available under the 2025 Humanitarian Admissions Programme is limited to 50, the number of applications received far exceeded that and accordingly not all applications were successful.

The 2025 Programme is now closed for applications and arrangements are being made by my officials to facilitate the arrivals of the remaining successful applicants before the end of 2025.

While I appreciate the disappointment of those applicants who were unsuccessful and their families, all applications submitted to my Department for consideration by our designated partner organisation under the programme were subject to review by my officials to ensure a fair process.

All unsuccessful applicants were notified of the position by the designated partner organisation, and feedback was provided where requested.