Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 January 2014
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding determination of eligibility for residency-naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3455/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the passport of the person referred to by the Deputy is in the possession of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) since 20th November, 2012 when the person was landed at Dublin airport and given permission to be in the State until 5th December, 2012. The person concerned was given instructions at the time regarding the return of her passport but did not comply with them.
It would appear that the person has remained in the State since 5th December, 2012 without the permission of the Minister and, therefore, unlawfully. She has not made an application for permission to remain and were she to do so, any period of time spent in the State unlawfully would have to be taken into account in considering her application. The person concerned may obtain her passport from GNIB, Registration Office, 13-14, Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.
