Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2017
64. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 42 of 26 January 2017, if the person (details supplied) can receive an extension to the time to renew their stamp 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12698/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted temporary permission to remain in the State in 2001. This permission was renewed on a regular basis with the latest permission expiring on 6 February 2016. On 28 February, 2017, representations were received from the Deputy on behalf of the person concerned. The application for renewal of residency is being considered and INIS will be in contact shortly concerning this matter.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS 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 email service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
