Pádraig Rice
Question:537. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to the Garda Representative Association's reported shortfall of 125 Gardaí in Cork city [15119/25]
View answerAn Garda Síochána
Questions (537)
Written answers
I am committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy.
The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 has unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion, a 27% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continuing recruitment of Garda members and staff.
The Garda Commissioner and his senior management team keep the distribution of resources under ongoing review and I understand that, when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan.
The requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide must be taken into account, which include:
• Local and national crime trends and workloads;
• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;
• Minimum establishment statistics;
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.
I am informed that, as of 31 January 2025 the latest date for which figures are available, the total Garda workforce is almost 18,000, the highest ever level.
As of 31 January 2025, there are 1,282 Gardaí working in Cork City and Cork County. Of those, 666 are assigned to Cork City and 616 are assigned to Cork County. Since 2015, 302 probationer Gardaí have been assigned to stations in County Cork, including 7 from the most recent attestation in March, which was the first of this year.
Garda staff work alongside Garda members to carry out vital roles in the organisation to increase availability of Gardaí to focus on frontline duties. The civilianisation process has allowed 900 highly trained Gardaí to be freed up to increase Garda visibility and capacity.
It is also worth noting that An Garda Síochána police the country on a division-wide basis, viewing their station buildings as locations within communities where the public can attend, and where resources are based. I am assured that policing for an area is delivered using all the resources in a particular Community Engagement area, supported by both divisional and national resources and units, as appropriate.
Departmental Data
Questions (538, 539, 540)
Liam Quaide
Question:538. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice the current number of judicial vacancies. [15133/25]
View answerLiam Quaide
Question:539. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice when he anticipates the work of the Judicial Appointment Commission to commence. [15134/25]
View answerLiam Quaide
Question:540. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice when the website for the Judicial Appointments Commission will become operational. [15135/25]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 538, 539 and 540 together.
I can assure the Deputy that the Government endeavours to fill judicial vacancies at the earliest opportunity.
On 1 January 2025, the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023 came into operation in its entirety. The Act establishes a new, independent Judicial Appointments Commission to select and recommend persons for all judicial offices in Ireland and in the EU and international courts. This Act provides for the biggest reform in the way judges are chosen for appointment in a quarter of a century, including a requirement that all candidates be interviewed and will be required to show they have undertaken judicial training, or continuous professional development.
On 13 March 2025, the Judicial Appointments Commission announced its first competition to identify candidates for recommendation to the Office of Judge of the District Court. There are three current vacancies and four reasonably anticipated vacancies that are due to arise during 2025.
I have been advised that the current number of judicial vacancies is six and is broken down as follows: one Supreme Court, one High Court, one Circuit Court and three District Court
The JAC website is fully operational and can be found at www.judicialappointments.ie
Question No. 539 answered with Question No. 538.
Question No. 540 answered with Question No. 538.
An Garda Síochána
Questions (541)
Aidan Farrelly
Question:541. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Kildare division as of 24 March 2025; and if he will provide the corresponding figures as of 31 March 2022, in tabular form. [15246/25]
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I am committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to keep people safe. I will continue to provide support which will allow for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology, and vehicles.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, at the end of February 2025, there were 3,668 vehicles attached to the Garda fleet, the highest total of vehicles ever in use by An Garda Síochána. This represents an increase of over 17% since the end of December 2020.
An Garda Síochána publishes detailed information on the Garda fleet from 2008 to date, including a Divisional/District monthly breakdown. I note the monthly Fleet reports are currently available from 2020 to February 2025. This is publicly available on their website at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/finance-services/finance-fleet-management.html
Departmental Reviews
Questions (542)
Holly Cairns
Question:542. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice to detail the groups and stakeholders which were consulted as part of the review of the Sexual Offences Act 2017; whether the Department consulted active sex workers as part of said review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15253/25]
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The Government’s position is that prostitution is inherently exploitative of vulnerable people, mainly women and girls, and that many people are forced into prostitution through trafficking, drug addiction, homelessness and poverty.
This Review of the Operation of section 7A of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 has been much anticipated by stakeholders in the domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) sector and others.
The Review’s recommendations will be considered and actions identified that can be progressed in consultation with relevant stakeholders; including with An Garda Síochána in respect of enforcement.
The consultation process involved engaging with a broad range of organisations and people including the general public, civil society organisations, NGOs, government agencies, and those who engage in sexual activity for payment.
The methodology was conducted in three phases: phase one was a public consultation survey; phase two was a public consultation with written submissions and phase three was a dialogue consultation process.
For phase one, a total of 1,283 responses were received to the online survey. Some 73pc of respondents identified as ‘An interested member of the public’, 6pc identified as working in the sale of sex, and the remaining respondents were comprised of NGOs, representative groups and those who did not identify themselves.
For phase two, a total of 199 submissions were received - 56 of those were from organisations and 143 were made by individuals in their personal capacity. The full list of the 56 organisations who made a submission is available in the Review report.
For the third phase interviews were conducted with statutory agencies including An Garda Síochána, the HSE, the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions, the Probation Service and Tusla. Interviews and forum groups were also held with civil society and advocacy groups, individuals involved in the sale of sex, legal practitioners and academics.
As noted, the inclusion of those who engage in sexual activity for payment in the review process was an important element of its design.
This included, in the public consultation survey, 75 people who self-identified as a sex worker/person working in the sale of sex, 23 in the written submissions phase, and 30 who took part in the dialogue stage. Some participated in a number of stages.
The full report is available at www.gov.ie/en/publication/ada08-review-on-the-operation-of-section-7a-of-the-criminal-law-sexual-offences-act-1993/
Middle East
Questions (543)
Liam Quaide
Question:543. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice if he or Ministers of State from his Department raised recent breaches of international law by Israel such as cutting off food, water, and electricity to civilian populations in Gaza during recent visits to EU Member States over the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15257/25]
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During my visit to the Vatican, I discussed the intolerable situation in Gaza with the Holy See’s Undersecretary for Relations with States, Monsignor Miroslaw Stanislaw Wachowski.
As part of his visit to Spain, my colleague, Minister of State Brophy also discussed the situation in Gaza with the Spanish Secretary of State for Migration, Pilar Cancela Rodriguez, during the course of meetings held with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
International Protection
Questions (544)
Paul McAuliffe
Question:544. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice if international protection applicants arriving in Ireland from Palestine will have their applications prioritised, as recommended by the UNHCR. [15286/25]
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The decision to accelerate and prioritise particular international protection cases, or groups of cases, in accordance with the provisions of the 2015 Act, is kept under review. At this time applications from Palestine are not prioritised.
However, I can assure the Deputy that it is a priority to have recommendations made on all international protection applications as soon as possible. This will give status to those who are entitled to international protection to rebuild their lives here, while also ensuring faster decision making in respect of those who do not meet the criteria.
In 2024 the International Protection Office (IPO) delivered over 14,000 first-instance decisions compared to over 8,500 in 2023, while the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) closed around 3,100 appeals in 2024 compared to over 1,700 in 2023.
I intend to further invest in the immigration system to support an ambitious target in the IPO of 25,000 first-instance decisions this year. The IPAT also aims to increase the number of appeals completed over the course of 2025 with recruitment of Tribunal Members to increase its decision making capacity currently taking place.
Departmental Funding
Questions (545)
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Question:545. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice for an update on funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15300/25]
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At the outset, it is important to note that, as Minister, I do not comment on individual Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) applications.
I can, however, inform the Deputy that my Department does not receive or hold funds at any stage in the IIP process; this is a private matter between a potential investor(s) and a potential project concerned.
The IIP Unit of my Department communicates with projects seeking to benefit from investments made in connection with an IIP application in relation to how the terms of the programme apply to their particular project. The Unit also engages with projects and monitors them for their compliance with the IIP requirements.
If the project owner has any queries they can contact the IIP Unit who will engage directly with them.
Local Community Safety Partnerships
Questions (546)
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Question:546. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice the status of local community safety partnerships in both Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15309/25]
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The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which will come into force this week, provides for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs) which will operate at each local authority level.LCSPs will replace and build upon the good work of the Joint Policing Committees, supplementing this by bringing together a broader range of relevant stakeholders including local councillors, An Garda Síochána, local residents, community representatives, business and education representatives, and a range of statutory agencies including the HSE, Tusla and each local authority.The objective is to bring the relevant bodies, including the Gardaí, together with communities in a collaborative manner, by focusing on the concerns identified and prioritised by local people.Each newly established LCSP will be required to develop and implement its own tailored community safety plan and will take a strategic approach to their work so that issues arising can be dealt with in a coordinated manner; addressed collectively by relevant service providers in partnership with the community.A total of 36 Partnerships will be established, based in each local authority area. Each LCSP will be supported by a fulltime coordinator and fulltime administrator resourced by the Department of Justice and will be led by a voluntary Chair.The Act also provides for a National Office for Community Safety. A function of this Office is to provide training, guidance and support to the Partnerships. In preparation for the establishment of the National Office a number of staff, including a Director Designate, have been appointed. These staff are engaging directly with local authorities and other stakeholders to support the establishment of the Partnerships.I intend to commence the Act on 2 April 2025.
An Garda Síochána
Questions (547)
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
Question:547. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice if he will seek an update from the Garda Commissioner on the status of the plan to build a new garda station at Carndonagh, County Donegal. [15330/25]
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The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the addition of new facilities to the Garda estate. Works on the Garda estate are carried out in close cooperation between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Garda management.Under the National Development Plan, the Government is committed to investing significant levels of capital funding into An Garda Síochána to deliver a Garda station modernisation and refurbishment programme; to delivering strategic ICT and digitalisation projects; and to providing a modern, fit for purpose Garda fleet.A new station for Carndonagh is on the Garda Capital Programme. Work is underway between An Garda Síochána and the OPW to identify a suitable site.
An Garda Síochána
Questions (548)
Alan Kelly
Question:548. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice whether he or his Department are aware of the any situations in the State, outside of criminal law enforcement by An Garda Siochana, that journalists or public representatives or members of civic society are in any way being targeted with the use of spyware technologies (details supplied). [15344/25]
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The Deputy will appreciate that for security and operational reasons, it is not the practice to comment on the specific means that may be used by State agencies in exercising statutory covert powers.
Interception is governed by the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act, 1993 under which the Minister for Justice may authorise bodies designated under the Act to intercept communications but only for the purposes of investigating serious crime or safeguarding the security of the State, subject to a number of strict conditions. Under section 6 of the Act, an application for authorisation of interception may be made to the Minister for Justice by the Garda Commissioner, the Chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission or the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.
Surveillance is governed by the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 under which a District Court judge may authorise bodies designated under the Act to carry out surveillance for the purposes of the investigation and prevention of arrestable offences and maintaining the security of the State. These bodies are An Garda Síochána, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, the Defence Forces, the Revenue Commissioners and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Section 7 of the Act provides that a member or officer of a body designated under the Act may carry out surveillance without an authorisation in cases of urgency and subject to strict conditions. Section 8 of the Act provides for the use of a tracking device where approved by a superior officer of a designated body, and subject to strict conditions.
The operation of both Acts is overseen independently by serving Judges of the High Court who are designated by the Government for this purpose and report to the Taoiseach. In carrying out their functions, the Designated Judges have, by law, full access to all persons and records they consider relevant and all relevant persons have, by law, a duty to co-operate.
Following his appointment, pursuant to the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, the Independent Examiner of Security Legislation will assume the existing oversight roles carried out by the designated judges relating to the operation of both Acts and also the Communications (Retention of Data) Act 2011. On 25 March 2025, the Government appointed 2 April 2025 as the establishment day of the Office of the Independent Examiner of Security Legislation. The former President of the Court of Appeal, Mr. Justice George Birmingham will then formally take up his post as the first Independent Examiner.
In addition there is a Complaints Referee who can receive and investigate complaints. In carrying out his functions, the Referee has by law full access to people and records he considers relevant to his investigations and any such person has a duty to cooperate with him or her.
The Deputy may also be aware that Ireland signed up to the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware in advance of the third Summit for Democracy in the Republic of Korea held in March 2024. Upon joining, the Department of Foreign Affairs issued a national statement which made clear Ireland’s commitment to curbing the proliferation of commercial spyware that has been, or risks being, misused by authoritarian regimes and in democracies. This statement also recognised that these technologies can play a legitimate and important role in supporting the work of law enforcement agencies and security services when they are used in a manner that is consistent with respect for human rights, the rule of law and democratic principles.
An Garda Síochána
Questions (549)
Noel McCarthy
Question:549. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice to outline the process for the re-admission of former Garda personnel back into An Garda Síochána; the current timescales for re-admittance to the service; the efforts being made by his Department to improve processing times for such applications; the number of such applications received and approved in each respective year from 2020 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15355/25]
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Regulation 10 of the Garda Admissions and Appointment Regulations 2013 provides that the Commissioner may, with the consent of the Minister, appoint and enrol any person as a member without regards to the requirements of the regulations if that person has at any previous time served as a member of An Garda Síochána.
I am advised by the Commissioner that the application for re-admission should be made in writing and is processed through the Appointments Office under the remit of the Executive Director of Human Resources & People Development.
When considering an application for reappointment to An Garda Síochána, it is solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner to consider each application on its individual merits and criteria before recommending reappointment to the Minister.
All persons approved for re-admission are required to undergo vetting and medical clearance before they are re-attested to the organisation.I am advised by the Commissioner that the re-admission process can take some time to complete, and that applicants for re-admission should contact the Garda appointments office directly if they have any queries in relation to their application.
I can advise the Deputy that the Department has processed the following number of applications for approval since 2022, the earliest date information is available for: 2022 – 52023 – 32024 – 12The Department is currently processing four applications received in 2025 and will continue to process any applications received throughout the year. It should be noted this does not reflect the total number of applications that may be made to the Commissioner, rather those who have been recommended and approved for reappointment under section 10 of the 2013 Admission and Appointment Regulations.
Visa Applications
Questions (550)
Catherine Callaghan
Question:550. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application (details supplied); if further information is required to finalise this application; the timeframe this application might be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15362/25]
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The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 26 February 2025.
A letter of the same date issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 1 immigration conditions for a period of 6 months. This permission was granted to enable the person concerned to make an application to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a Reactivation Employment Permit.
The person concerned should make arrangements to register their permission with the Registration Office as soon as possible if they have not already done so. All renewals are being processed online at: https://inisonline.jahs.ie.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Visa Applications
Questions (551)
Catherine Callaghan
Question:551. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application (details supplied); if further information is required to finalise this application; the timeframe this application might be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15363/25]
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The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 15 January 2025.
A letter of the same date issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 1 immigration conditions for a period of 6 months. This permission was granted to enable the person concerned to make an application to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a Reactivation Employment Permit.
The person concerned should make arrangements to register their permission with the Registration Office as soon as possible if they have not already done so. All renewals are being processed online at: https://inisonline.jahs.ie.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Visa Applications
Questions (552)
Catherine Callaghan
Question:552. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application (details supplied); if further information is required to finalise this application; the timeframe this application might be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15364/25]
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The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 15 January 2025.
A letter of the same date issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 1 immigration conditions for a period of 6 months. This permission was granted to enable the person concerned to make an application to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a Reactivation Employment Permit.
The person concerned should make arrangements to register their permission with the Registration Office as soon as possible if they have not already done so. All renewals are being processed online at: https://inisonline.jahs.ie.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Visa Applications
Questions (553)
Catherine Callaghan
Question:553. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application (details supplied); if further information is required to finalise this application; the timeframe this application might be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15365/25]
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I can inform the Deputy that following full consideration by a Visa Officer, the visa application referred to was refused. A letter issued to the applicant on 12 March 2025 which outlines the reasons for this refusal.An appeals process is available which allows applicants, in the event of a refusal of the application at first instance, to address the factors which gave rise to that decision. It is open to the applicant to appeal this decision, in writing, within two months of the date of the refusal.All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is necessary. Guidelines in this regard are posted on my Departments website. Applicants that meticulously follow these guidelines have an improved prospect of receiving a positive decision at first instance.When making an appeal, the applicant should take into account the reasons for refusal listed in the refusal letter. The appeal should include any further information or additional documentation they wish to have considered, and should be sent for the attention of the Visa Appeals Officer, in the relevant Visa Office, where the matter will be considered afresh. Further details on the appeals process are available at the following link:www.irishimmigration.ie/appeal-a-negative-decision/Full consideration will be given to any appeal received on behalf of the applicant, however the onus is on the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted.The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at:https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Visa Applications
Questions (554)
Catherine Callaghan
Question:554. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application (details supplied); if further information is required to finalise this application; the timeframe this application might be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15366/25]
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I can advise the Deputy that the applications referred to were created on 10 December 2023. The applications together with supporting documentation were received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 21 December 2023 where they await examination and processing.
My Departments business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. It must be made clear that these are business targets for the immigration service. The business target reflects the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be carried out in relation to applications for family reunification.While I acknowledge the personal difficulties an applicant might be experiencing, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt.While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of the Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available. Processing times and decisions at the Dublin Visa Office can be checked at the following link which is updated each Tuesday: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/The date published on the website is the oldest date of application currently being processed under a given category. However, it should be noted that the Visa team continue to process and make decisions on applications received after the published processing date. If a particular application takes longer to consider this may result in the published processing date remaining unchanged. I can assure you that this does not indicate the processing of these applications has halted overall.I am acutely aware that join family applications are very important for the persons impacted. I understand that people are eager to have their families join them in Ireland and I am committed to improving the service my Department provides.
To provide greater clarity, officials in my Department are currently in the process of updating the Immigration Service website to provide processing times for decisions on visa applications at the Dublin visa office.The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at:https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Visa Applications
Questions (555)
Catherine Callaghan
Question:555. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding a visa application (details supplied); if further information is required to finalise this application; the timeframe this application might be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15367/25]
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The application from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 25 March 2025.
A letter of the same date issued to the person concerned granting them temporary permission to remain in the State on Stamp 2 immigration conditions for a period of 6 months.
The person concerned should make arrangements to register their permission with the Registration Office as soon as possible if they have not already done so. All renewals are being processed online at: https://inisonline.jahs.ie.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s Digital Contact Centre (DCC). They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.