Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2017
113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to offering long-term residency with conditions in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29426/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer to my response to Parliamentary Question Number 43 of 26 January 2017.
As previously advised, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department informs me that it appears that both persons concerned never had permission to remain in the State and they should be aware that it is illegal for them, under the Immigration Act 2004, to remain in the State without permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. A person found guilty of such an offence is liable, under section 13 of the Immigration Act 2004, to a fine not exceeding €3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
In addition, it is apparent that the persons concerned have failed to meet the requirements of Section 9 of the Immigration Act 2004, which sets out the obligations of non-nationals in respect of registration. Both persons concerned appear to be illegal in the State, therefore they should be advised to present themselves at their local Immigration Office within 28 days.
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 e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
