Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2012
377 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the preparations that have been made in respect of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress by the Government including in respect of the management of the influx of visitors to this country and to the congress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12202/12]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that the Garda Authorities are working closely with the Eucharistic Congress organisers in relation to the provision of the policing services that will be required for the relevant events. I can also inform the Deputy that in late 2011 officials of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) met with organisers of the Congress to provide information on visa related matters in order to ensure that visa required nationals travelling to the Congress were made aware of the visa requirements. My officials continue to be in regular contact with the organisers regarding registration numbers and nationalities so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place to deal with any increase in visa applications that might arise as a result of the Congress being held here.
