Residency Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Ceisteanna (186)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

186. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received for residency here, based on the extension of criteria for investors in budget 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5385/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I assume the Deputy is referring to the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) option to the Immigrant Investor Programme which was introduced in Budget 2014. This is a demand led scheme and to date, there have been no applications for the REIT option.