Bernard Durkan
Question:1514. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the correct procedure to be followed for a person (details suppled); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39891/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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Based on the details supplied by the Deputy, my Department has been unable to locate any records for the person referred to by the Deputy.
If a person is resident in the State without permission and meets the terms of the scheme for the Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants, they should consider making an application before the closing date of 31 July 2022.
Full details regarding the qualifying criteria, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and the required documentation for the scheme is available on my Department's immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/regularisation-of-long-term-undocumented-migrant-scheme/.
If they do not meet the terms of the scheme, I encourage them to contact my Department or their local immigration office and to take all appropriate steps to regularise their status. Any application submitted should explain their current circumstances and future intentions in the State and provide any documentation they feel will support their application.
A full consideration of all aspects of their case will be carried out before a decision is made to grant them permission to remain in the State or to make a Deportation Order. This will include a consideration of their private and family life rights, in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights.
In all cases, people must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. A pragmatic approach is taken in relation to each case, which is considered on its individual merits.