Residency Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (1408)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

1408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who recently received an extension to their residency status for one year only but previously got an extension for a five-year period; if there is a particular reason for the reduction in the renewal period; if any particular provisions will be put in place to ensure similar status to that which prevailed previously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43002/22]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

The person referred to by the Deputy was granted Long Term Residency (LOTR) by my Department on 2 August 2018 until 2023. They were required to register that permission at their local immigration office.

Failure to register any immigration permission granted may result in the permission being revoked or the conditions attaching to the permission being varied. It is a matter for the person to whom the permission is granted to ensure that they comply with the requirements, including the registering of the permission.

As the Deputy will be aware, appointments to register or renew permissions outside of the Dublin area are processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) through the Garda Station network.

As confirmed by letter of 15 September 2021, the person concerned can renew their permission at their local Immigration Office. The renewal is a matter for GNIB.