Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 October 2016
54. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding advancing the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32464/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the persons concerned have been granted permission to remain in the State for the period to 14th December, 2016. The decision was conveyed in writing to the persons concerned by letter dated 14th December, 2015. This permission was granted to enable the persons concerned obtain a valid passport or alternatively submit evidence as to what effort they have made to secure a passport. To date no such correspondence has been received. The persons concerned are required to apply in writing for the renewal of this permission in advance of its expiry date and must submit their passports with any such renewal application.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility 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 Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
