Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 January 2017
51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if extension to residency status will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2243/17]
View answerI am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 in respect of the person concerned.
It is open to the individual concerned to consult the INIS website at www.inis.gov.ie for information in respect of the type of permission and relevant application process which may be applicable to their situation as the partner of an EU citizen.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using 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.
