Written Answers Nos. 111-117
111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if all documentation requested has been received in respect of application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40832/14]
View answerI am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is not documented on INIS records and there is no application for citizenship for the person concerned.
The Deputy might wish to be aware that the reference number submitted, 69/1666/03 is in relation to the mother of the person concerned, whose case is now being considered by the Removals Section of INIS under Regulation 20 of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons Regulations) 2006 and 2008. The position remains as outlined in response to PQs Nos. 95-97 of 9th October. With regards to the father of the person concerned, he is a EU national, and is entitled to remain in the State whilst he is exercising his EU Treaty Rights.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility 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 from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the respective residency statuses in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40833/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, following the refusal of the asylum applications of the persons concerned, they proceeded to lodge applications for subsidiary protection. These latter applications were subsequently withdrawn.
The case files of the persons concerned will now be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended). All representations submitted, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered in advance of final decisions being made.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility 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 from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status and-or further eligibility in this regard in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40834/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. While most cases are now generally processed within six months, 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. I am informed that this application is being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation, such as good character and lawful residence, and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established specifically 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 from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency status and-or eligibility for naturalisation including any outstanding issues in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40835/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a valid application for a certificate of naturalisation has been received from the person referred to by the Deputy.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. I am informed that this application is now at an advanced stage of processing and the applicant will be informed of my decision in due course.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established specifically 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 from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which documentation has been received from a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40836/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application was received from the person mentioned by the Deputy on 8 October 2014. This application is now receiving attention.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility 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 Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when the necessary authorisation-regularisation of residency status will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40837/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned has remained in the State without permission. Consequently, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 11th January, 2012, that the then Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of them. They were given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of submitting written representations setting out the reasons why they should not have a Deportation Order made against them. Written representations have been submitted by the person concerned.
The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement. All representations submitted, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered before a final decision is made.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility 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 from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when stamp 4 will issue or equivalent such as qualification for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40838/14]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy is not currently documented on INIS records. As a result, the Deputy can take it that there is no application outstanding in respect of them.
In the event that the person concerned wishes to have an application to remain in the State considered then they must make this known to the INIS in writing. Any such communication will need to refer to their date of arrival in the State, the means by which by they arrived in the State i.e. with or without a valid visa, their connections to the State, if any, as well as the means they have to support themselves in the State. A copy of the bio-data page from their passport should also be included
Upon receipt of the information and documentation referred to, the position in the State of the person concerned can be examined.
