Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 April 2014
192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an alternative can be found to obtain an Angolan passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15926/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State for a three year period to 15th October, 2016. This decision was conveyed in writing to the person concerned by letter dated 15th October, 2013. That communication advised them of the requirement that to 'register' at their local Immigration Registration Office, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 (2) (a) of the Immigration Act 2004.
Responsibility for the registration process referred to is vested in the Garda National Immigration Bureau. As a result, in the event that the person concerned cannot, in spite of their best efforts, obtain a national passport, I am advised that they should present to their local Immigration Registration Office documentary evidence of the formal efforts they have made to obtain such a document and that the matter will need to be resolved between the person concerned and their local Immigration Registration Office.
