Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2015
96. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Irish naturalisation and immigration process; the way permission to remain in the State may be secured on the basis of parentage of an Irish citizen child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32444/15]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that applications for a right of residency, accompanied by a right to work in this State, are considered in respect of Non-EEA parents of an Irish citizen child at the Minister's discretion, subject to statute and relevant case law.
The Deputy will appreciate that applications are considered on a case by case basis having regard to the particular individual circumstances, including, inter alia, information and supporting documentation setting out the role the applicant plays in the Irish citizen child's life.
The Deputy may be interested to know that INIS has recently developed a new application form for these type of applications. The form has been widely circulated and, from 1st October 2015, applications will only be accepted on the designated application form.
Further information on the application process, including guidelines for completing the form, can be found on the INIS website www.inis.gov.ie.
