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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Questions (29)

Danny Healy-Rae

Question:

29. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps which can be taken regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10915/20]

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I can advise that consular officials in my Department are in contact with the family regarding their urgent need to travel to the US.

The Deputy will understand that my Department cannot intervene in the immigration decisions of another jurisdiction. However, officials have advised the family as to how they might resolve their situation in cooperation with the relevant US authorities. While we understand the family has already arranged valid US ESTAs, they are also required to submit an application to US Border officials at Dublin Airport for an exemption from current travel restrictions on medical grounds. Such an application, if granted, will enable the family to travel directly to the US from Ireland. We understand that the family are due to submit this application.

Provided that an exemption to travel is granted, officials at our Consulate General in New York stand ready to provide all possible consular assistance.  As the Deputy will appreciate, questions on specific medical issues would be more appropriate for the Department of Health.

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