Pa Daly
Question:587. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice her views on reducing the cost of GNIB cards in view of the cost-of-living crisis. [59359/22]
View answerTuesday, 29 November 2022
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I am aware, particularly in the current economic climate, of the financial pressures that non-EEA nationals in the State are under.
The standard fee of €300 payable by an applicant is designed to reflect the effort and cost involved in processing registrations and the cost of issuing an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. The Registration Office of my Department also provides an online renewals portal that speeds up the renewal process and a customer service team that is available to support customers.
The cost of registration is kept under ongoing review by my Department. However, there are no current plans to reduce the fee.