National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) through the Garda Station network.
I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that there is currently a 12-week waiting time for customers seeking an appointment at Henry Street Immigration Office. There continues to be significant pressure on immigration services in the Limerick Division, as reflected in the table below.
Registration Renewals for Year Ending;
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Total
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2017
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6,054
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2018
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6,489
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2019
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8,053
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2020
|
8,374
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2021
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8,409
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2022
|
11,400
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During 2022, 11,400 customers were registered through the Henry Street Immigration Office. This figure is increasing year on year, with a near 100% increase in registrations since 2017.
I have been advised that every effort is being made to reduce the waiting time. Additional staff are due to undergo immigration training in the coming weeks. Options are also being explored to increase the capacity of the immigration office to allow more cases to be dealt with each day. The opening hours have been extended with the Immigration Office now open seven days a week from 7am until 10pm.