Written Answers Nos. 1123-1142
1123. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the implementation of the short-term recommendations of the high level task force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1674/24]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the High Level Taskforce (HLTF) was established in 2021 to meet the government’s commitment to ensure that the critical mental health needs of people in prison are met, that addiction treatments are provided and that appropriate primary care supports are available on release, in order to ensure improved outcomes for the individuals concerned and for society as a whole.
The final report of the HLTF was published in September 2022. It is intended that progress on the HLTF’s recommendations will be published on an annual basis.
I can confirm that the first annual progress report, prepared by the HLTF Joint Steering Committee has been submitted to both Minister Donnelly and myself and it is our intention to publish it shortly.
1124. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice to detail the number of security personnel that are employed at Rosslare Europort and all other ports and airports in Ireland to tackle issues such as smuggling and people trafficking for each of the past ten years. [1675/24]
View answerThe information requested is currently being compiled and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
1125. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice how many people have been found to have illegally travelled to Ireland in containers or illegally stowed away on ships for each of the past ten years. [1676/24]
View answerThe State has a duty to protect its borders and following examination, ensure that all arriving passengers are entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights.
The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport only. Other airports and other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
The information requested is currently being compiled and I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
1126. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to establish a Penal Policy Consultative Council to advise on penal policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1684/24]
View answerThe Programme for Government 2020 contains a broad range of policies and proposals that represent a coherent approach to enhancing and sustaining a more just and safe society, with a specific commitment to review policy options for prison and penal reform.
In respect of delivering on this commitment, the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024 was published in 2022. These reforms are an important development as we seek to reduce reoffending and make everyone safer.
As the Deputy is aware, the review contains six priority penal policy actions and 15 complementary actions. Progress has already been made in a number of relevant areas, and in some instances these actions form part of distinct, focused criminal justice strategies.
Action 5 of the review commits to establishing a Penal Policy Consultative Council, which would provide advice to the Minister on matters relating to penal policy. Work to implement this action is ongoing.
1127. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the status of the Mountjoy Prison Museum; when it is open to members of the general public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1685/24]
View answerI am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that Mountjoy Prison Museum is not open to the general public. The Governor of Mountjoy Prison regularly facilitates private visits of both large and small groups of visitors to the museum. Applications to visit the museum may be submitted in writing to Governor's Secretary, Mountjoy Prison, North Circular Road, Dublin 7, D07 YC97 or by email to info@irishprisons.ie.
1128. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Justice when an application (details supplied) will be finalised and pre-clearance granted, if she will review the circumstances around the delay in processing this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1688/24]
View answerThe person referred to by the Deputy created on-line Preclearance Join Family (UK National) visa applications on 26 September 2023. The supporting documentation and relevant fees were applied on 11 October 2023 in the Lusaka office. This visa application was received in our Dublin Visa Office on 23 October 2023. The application is currently awaiting comprehensive examination.
While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of the Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.
The Visa office Dublin are currently processing applications of this type received on the 20 September 2023. Applicants can keep up-to-date with the dates the Visa Office in Dublin are processing by checking the following page; which is updated weekly;
www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/
It should be noted, the date published on the website is the oldest date of application on hand under consideration, applications lodged after this date can and are progressed to completion by the visa team even if the published date does not advance in a given week.
Applicants are advised not to pay for airline or other travel tickets without having first been issued with a visa.
The person referred to by the Deputy will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1129. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of notifications of intention to deport issued under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) for each year from 2001 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1690/24]
View answerIt has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.
1130. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons, who having been issued with a notification of intention to deport, under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 subsequently indicated their consent to a deportation order for each year from 2001 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1691/24]
View answerDeportation and removal processes are an essential part of any immigration system. Those who do not have a legal right to remain in this country must remove themselves from the State.
I can advise the Deputy when a notification of the intention to deport is issued under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, a person has three options. The first option is to leave the jurisdiction before a deportation order is made, the second is to consent to a deportation order being made, and the third is to make representations to the Minister as to why they should not be deported.
It is the case that many hundreds of individuals who were subject to deportation orders have left the State without notifying the relevant authorities. The GNIB has reviewed a large sample of the cases from last year who were subject to deportation orders. Their inquiries suggest a very significant number of these individuals have left the State.
The specific information requested was not collated in the manner requested prior to 2013.
The table below outlines the number of people that consented to a Deportation Order from 2013-2023*:
|
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
|
6 |
15 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
* Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing.
1131. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of instances from 2016 to date in which a deportation order has been issued despite a person indicating their consent to voluntary return in accordance with the exceptions relevant to section 48 of the International Protection Act 2015 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1692/24]
View answerMy Department has a focus on ensuring that persons involved in serious criminality are removed from the State. There is ongoing communication between the Department, the Irish Prison Service, the Probation Service and the Garda National Immigration Bureau and IPAS to achieve this objective.
During the pandemic and despite the moratorium on removing persons without permission to be in the State, persons whose presence in Ireland was contrary to the public interest, including on security grounds, were deported.
47 such individuals were removed in 2021.
Since the lifting of the covid-19 controls in 2022, 52 individuals were removed in 2022 while a further 44 were removed in 2023.
The Deputy should note that there have been no cases in which a deportation order has been issued despite a person indicating their consent to voluntary return in accordance with the exceptions relevant to section 48 of the International Protection Act 2015. However there has been one case where it was decided not to exercise discretion to inform by notice a person to whom section 48 (3) applies.
1132. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of 'leave to remain' applications received by her Department from 2001 to date, under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1693/24]
View answerIt has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.
1133. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice to provide details on the staff composition of the arrangements unit and the voluntary return unit within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1694/24]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that the Arrangements Unit and Voluntary Returns Unit within my Department is located within the Repatriation Division of Immigration Service Delivery, which is headed by a Principal Officer.
The Arrangements Unit is responsible for the following:
- Processing cases for removal under Regulation 20 (b) the EU Freedom of Movement Regulations.
- Issuing Deportations Orders, Removal Orders and Return Orders.
- Securing travel documents and flights associated with Deportations, transfers under the Dublin 3 Regulations and Return Orders under the inadmissibility process, including liaising with EU Member States and Third Countries
The unit has a current staffing complement of 11 comprised of an Assistant Principal (AP), 1 Higher Executive Officer (HEO), 4 Executive Officers (EOs) and 5 Clerical Officers (COs).
The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) is responsible for carrying out deportations.
A new dedicated Voluntary Returns Unit has been set up currently consisting of an AP, 2 EOs and 2 COs. The Voluntary Returns Unit works with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, to processes cases for assisted voluntary return and reintegration as well as facilitating voluntary returns that do not require the assistance of the IOM. It is also involved in promoting the process with relevant individuals and organisations.
The staffing levels of these Units are kept under review in light of ongoing and emerging needs.
1134. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of incidents of drug-related intimidation reported to gardaí in 2023, by county. [1706/24]
View answer1135. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of arrests made through the Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme in 2023, by county. [1707/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1134 and 1135 together.
I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely conscious of the devastating impact that illegal drugs and drug dealing have on communities across the country.
Tackling drug dealing and associated criminal activity, including by organised crime groups and by members of the public who, through their drug taking, fuel this illegal and very harmful trade, is a top priority for An Garda Síochána and the Government.
As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
An Garda Síochána continues to target those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs through a specific operation which is called Operation Tara. This operation has a strong focus on tackling street-level drug dealing across the country. Operation Tara also seeks to disrupt and dismantle the drug trafficking networks that impact on our communities and prosecuting those involved.
The Deputy may also wish to know that the Garda Commissioner has tasked an Inspector in every Garda Division to respond to the issue of drug-related intimidation. There are currently thirty nominated Garda Inspectors appointed to act as liaison officers for the Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme, covering each Garda Division.
I am informed that for security reasons, and due to the level of anonymity afforded to victims within the Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme, data collected by An Garda Síochána, including the number of arrests related to this programme, must be considered confidential and as such no centralised records are kept.
The table below, provided by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of incidents of drug related intimidation reported by Garda Division. I am advised that PULSE Incidents are recorded by Garda Region, Division, District, Station, and therefore numbers per Division is the closest match available to numbers per county as requested by the Deputy. It is also worth noting that this information is operational and may be subject to change.
As the Deputy may already be aware, data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts less than 10 for data protection reasons.
|
Region/Division |
Incidents |
|
Dublin Region |
|
|
DMR Eastern |
33 |
|
DMR North Central |
12 |
|
DMR Northern |
127 |
|
DMR South Central |
19 |
|
DMR Southern |
32 |
|
DMR Western |
45 |
|
Eastern Region |
|
|
Kildare Division |
23 |
|
Kilkenny/Carlow |
10 |
|
Laois/Offaly |
14 |
|
Meath/Westmeath |
32 |
|
Waterford Division |
14 |
|
Wexford Division |
* |
|
Wicklow Division |
27 |
|
North Western Region |
|
|
Donegal |
* |
|
Galway Division |
15 |
|
Louth/Cavan/Monaghan |
19 |
|
Mayo/Roscommon/Longford |
11 |
|
Sligo/Leitrim |
* |
|
Southern Region (New) |
|
|
Clare/Tipperary |
10 |
|
Cork City |
13 |
|
Cork North |
38 |
|
Cork West |
* |
|
Kerry |
14 |
|
Limerick |
10 |
*Fewer than 10 incidents
1136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of a visa application in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1746/24]
View answerThe application for an Extension of Student Conditions (ESTC) permission from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department.
To be fair to all applicants, applications are dealt with in chronological order by date received. My Department endeavours to process applications as quickly as possible. However, processing times may vary due to a number of factors, such as the number of applications on hand, individual circumstances, the complexity of applications, whether further information is required, and the resources available.
There has been a significant increase in recent months for people seeking an Extension of Student Conditions (ESTC). These are being dealt with as expeditiously as possible but it is only in exceptional circumstances that such an application will be considered.
In the meantime, the person concerned should continue to seek meaningful graduate level employment, which would allow them to change their immigration status and remain in the State.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up-to-date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the parliamentary questions process. The Deputy may consider using the email service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a citizenship certificate will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1764/24]
View answer1147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if another citizenship certificate can issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1915/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1137 and 1147 together.
I am advised by the Citizenship Division of my Department that a Certificate of naturalisation for the person referred to by the Deputy was issued in November 2023. The Citizenship Division have informed me that they have made direct contact with the person concerned in relation to the issue raised and they should continue to engage with Citizenship Division in this regard.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1765/24]
View answerThe naturalisation application from the person referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department.
I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
My Department is taking a number of steps to speed up the processing of applications and a number of digitisation measures have been introduced to increase efficiency in the process, including eVetting and online payments.
My Department has recently moved from paper to online based citizenship applications. This is one of a number of measures introduced in an effort to optimise the application process and enhance the overall customer service experience. As part of the new online process customers are issued with an acknowledgment on submission of the online application. The forms provide a seamless application process and help guide applicants through what is required for an application.
Finally, I can advise the Deputy that the Citizenship Division of my Department intends to communicate regularly with all applicants on a quarterly basis into the future.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1139. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if it is possible for her to provide any further details in relation to citizenship applications (details supplied). [1766/24]
View answerThe naturalisation applications from the people referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department.
I understand the extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and my Department has been working hard to clear backlogs. It is recognised that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.
My Department is taking a number of steps to speed up the processing of applications and a number of digitisation measures have been introduced to increase efficiency in the process, including eVetting and online payments.
My Department has recently moved from paper to online based citizenship applications. This is one of a number of measures introduced in an effort to optimise the application process and enhance the overall customer service experience. As part of the new online process customers are issued with an acknowledgment on submission of the online application. The forms provide a seamless application process and help guide applicants through what is required for an application.
Finally, I can advise the Deputy that the Citizenship Division of my Department intends to communicate regularly with all applicants on a quarterly basis into the future.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility at INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the email service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
1140. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice the average turnaround for a spouse of an Irish national application currently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1772/24]
View answerLong Stay Join Family visa and permission applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification which may be accessed at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-document-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf
While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of the Department to seek further information, and the resources available.
I can advise the Deputy that Join Family entry visas are processed in seven overseas Visa Offices in addition to the Visa Office in Dublin. The overseas offices are located in Abuja, Beijing, London, Moscow, Ankara, Abu Dhabi and New Delhi.
The Dublin Visa Office are currently processing Join family applications, where the sponsor is an Irish citizen or holds a Critical Skills Employment Permit, received in Dublin on 21 February 2023.
Processing times and decisions at the Dublin Visa Office can be checked at the following link which is updated each Tuesday: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/
Processing times and decisions at the Overseas Visa Offices can be checked at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/#decisions
In addition, In-country applications for immigration permission as a spouse of an Irish nationals who are in the State are processed at the first instance by their local immigration office. However Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department processes applications under this category from people who are in the State, whose immigration status has expired, who entered the state on C visit visas or who have been refused registration at their local immigration office. Further information on this is available at Spouse/Civil Partner of Irish National Scheme - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie).
The Department between 300 and 400 such applications per year and is currently processing applications received in March 2023. There are in excess of 180 applications pending.
The staffing levels and the resources available in the Visa Division and the Domestic Residence and Permissions Division of my Department are kept under review in line with the business needs of the relevant Divisions and across immigration processing.
1141. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice if her Department has commissioned any survey work with regard to obstacles to recruitment into An Garda Síochána; and if so, the insights garnered from such an essential process, given the challenges in terms of Garda recruitment. [1780/24]
View answerThe Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities – and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. We will continue to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to ensure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe, including to invest in recruitment, in equipment and technology and in buildings.
Budget 2024 provides an allocation of €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána – this is a 23% increase since 2020. This funding allows for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). As Minister, I have no direct role in the Garda recruitment process.
I can confirm that while my Department has not commissioned any surveys regarding Garda recruitment, we continue to monitor all aspects of Garda recruitment and retention. Additionally, I have regular meetings with the Garda Commissioner to discuss all Garda matters, including recruitment, and there is ongoing engagement between officials in my Department and Garda senior management on such issues.
The Garda Commissioner has confirmed that An Garda Síochána are devising a recruitment and retention strategy for the organisation.
In 2023 we saw recruitment into An Garda Síochána gain real momentum. And with unprecedented funding recently allocated for equipment and wellbeing initiatives, and recent increases in frontline supervisors, I believe those who join will be supported as they take on what I know can be a challenging job. The Deputy will also be aware that this year's Garda recruitment campaign opened on Monday, 15 January and will close on Thursday, 8 February.
We have significantly increased the training allowance for trainee Gardaí, to €305 per week. Given that, and the decision to increase the maximum age of recruitment from 35 to 50, I believe we are opening up policing as a career option to a new cohort of people who will bring a range of different life and career experiences to the table.
Policing is a career in which no two days will be the same. It can be exciting, rewarding and undoubtedly challenging, but it offers a great opportunity to have a positive impact in the community and to be a part of a modern, inclusive police service that has the respect and trust of the Irish public.
I encourage anyone who believes they can make a positive contribution as a Garda to consider putting their name forward.
1142. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who applied for international protection in Ireland in 2022 and 2023 broken down, by country of origin; the number of those have left the country since; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1809/24]
View answerMy Department is taking all necessary steps to manage the international protection process fairly, efficiently and effectively, as part of the broader Government response, while ensuring the integrity of Ireland's rules-based immigration system is maintained.
Where an international protection application, encompassing the three component elements of refugee status, subsidiary protection and permission to remain, is refused, the relevant applicant is notified of this decision. At this point, the individual is given the option of engaging with a voluntary returns process with the assistance of the Department and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Many people choose to leave at this point and do not inform the authorities of their departure.
If they choose not to opt for voluntary return, the Minister will issue a deportation order under the International Protection Act. It is the case that many hundreds of individuals who were subject to Deportation Orders have left the State without notifying the relevant authorities. While it is not possible to provide definitive figures for the number of such persons, the Garda National Immigration Bureau has reviewed a large sample of the cases subject to deportation orders and their inquiries suggest a very significant number of these individuals have left the State.
Please see below tables showing the number of persons who applied for international protection in Ireland in 2022 and 2023 broken down, by country of origin.
|
Nationality |
Total IP Applications 2023 |
|
Nigeria |
2084 |
|
Algeria |
1462 |
|
Afghanistan |
1106 |
|
Somalia |
1098 |
|
Georgia |
1065 |
|
Zimbabwe |
774 |
|
Pakistan |
624 |
|
South Africa |
492 |
|
Bangladesh |
445 |
|
Botswana |
343 |
|
Egypt |
283 |
|
Ukraine |
216 |
|
Syrian Arab Republic |
194 |
|
Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The |
177 |
|
Morocco |
177 |
|
Brazil |
170 |
|
Albania |
168 |
|
Sudan |
167 |
|
El Salvador |
159 |
|
India |
143 |
|
Bolivia |
119 |
|
Iraq |
119 |
|
Palestinian Territory, Occupied |
115 |
|
Swaziland |
105 |
|
Ghana |
86 |
|
Malawi |
82 |
|
China (Including Hong Kong) |
81 |
|
Jordan |
78 |
|
Nicaragua |
71 |
|
Iran (Islamic Republic Of) |
69 |
|
Tunisia |
60 |
|
Ethiopia |
43 |
|
Kosovo / UNSCR 1244 |
41 |
|
Mauritius |
39 |
|
Kenya |
37 |
|
Angola |
37 |
|
Viet Nam |
36 |
|
Cameroon |
35 |
|
Uganda |
34 |
|
Yemen |
34 |
|
Guatemala |
34 |
|
Eritrea |
31 |
|
Nepal |
29 |
|
Stateless |
29 |
|
Russian Federation |
29 |
|
Turkey |
29 |
|
Mexico |
28 |
|
Kuwait |
27 |
|
Sierra Leone |
26 |
|
United States Of America |
18 |
|
Venezuela |
18 |
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
16 |
|
Namibia |
13 |
|
Colombia |
12 |
|
United Kingdom |
12 |
|
Zambia |
12 |
|
Honduras |
11 |
|
Sri Lanka |
11 |
|
Chile |
10 |
|
Gambia |
10 |
|
Lesotho |
9 |
|
Israel |
9 |
|
Mongolia |
9 |
|
Argentina |
9 |
|
Panama |
8 |
|
Tanzania, United Republic Of |
8 |
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of (North Korea) |
8 |
|
Congo, The Republic Of The |
8 |
|
Guyana |
7 |
|
Uzbekistan |
7 |
|
Togo |
7 |
|
Azerbaijan |
7 |
|
Belarus |
7 |
|
Lebanon |
6 |
|
Moldova, Republic Of |
6 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
6 |
|
Myanmar |
6 |
|
Burundi |
6 |
|
Malaysia |
6 |
|
Other* |
66 |
|
Total |
13277 |
|
Nationality |
Total IP Applications 2022 |
|
Georgia |
2710 |
|
Algeria |
1766 |
|
Somalia |
1566 |
|
Nigeria |
1108 |
|
Zimbabwe |
973 |
|
Afghanistan |
846 |
|
South Africa |
450 |
|
Ukraine |
422 |
|
Botswana |
370 |
|
Egypt |
339 |
|
Pakistan |
243 |
|
Albania |
219 |
|
Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The |
187 |
|
Morocco |
178 |
|
El Salvador |
177 |
|
Bangladesh |
159 |
|
Syrian Arab Republic |
98 |
|
Sudan |
97 |
|
Malawi |
94 |
|
Brazil |
91 |
|
Sierra Leone |
78 |
|
Iraq |
77 |
|
Ethiopia |
74 |
|
India |
70 |
|
Iran (Islamic Republic Of) |
69 |
|
Russian Federation |
69 |
|
Ghana |
67 |
|
Nicaragua |
61 |
|
Swaziland |
59 |
|
Tunisia |
51 |
|
Bolivia |
45 |
|
Kenya |
44 |
|
Türkiye |
43 |
|
Uganda |
42 |
|
Yemen |
40 |
|
Palestinian Territory, Occupied |
35 |
|
Eritrea |
34 |
|
Togo |
33 |
|
Cameroon |
27 |
|
Jordan |
27 |
|
Malaysia |
27 |
|
Nepal |
27 |
|
Angola |
26 |
|
Venezuela |
26 |
|
Mauritius |
25 |
|
Kosovo / UNSCR 1244 |
23 |
|
Belarus |
21 |
|
Viet Nam |
20 |
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
19 |
|
Kuwait |
18 |
|
Guatemala |
17 |
|
Lebanon |
15 |
|
Stateless |
14 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
13 |
|
Burundi |
12 |
|
China (Including Hong Kong) |
12 |
|
United States Of America |
12 |
|
Honduras |
10 |
|
Sri Lanka |
10 |
|
Myanmar |
9 |
|
United Kingdom |
9 |
|
Azerbaijan |
7 |
|
Panama |
7 |
|
Israel |
6 |
|
Kazakhstan |
6 |
|
Tanzania, United Republic Of |
6 |
|
Other* |
113 |
|
Total |
13649 |
Notes:
- Figures are correct at time of issue and may be subject to data cleansing.
- It is the policy of the Department not to release numbers where there are less than 5 in respect of any nationality, as there is a possibility that a person may be identifiable by releasing such information.
