Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013
196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the children of persons (details supplied) in County Meath will qualify for an Irish passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9469/13]
View answerThe persons concerned have been granted leave to remain in the State for the three year period ending 15th October, 2015, following the consideration of their respective cases under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). These decisions were conveyed in writing to the persons concerned by individual letters dated 15th October, 2012. The children of the persons concerned were included as part of their mother's decision letter.
The Deputy should note that responsibility for the issuing of passports is vested in the Irish Passport Office. Therefore, the persons concerned, or indeed the Deputy on their behalf, may wish to pursue that matter with the Irish Passport Office.
