Written Answers Nos. 192-202
192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for family reunification will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17372/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 503 of 17 April, 2018 copied below for ease of reference.
Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 503 on 17 April, 2018 -
I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application referred to was refused on 20 February 2018, and the applicant was advised accordingly. The applicant was also advised that they could appeal this decision within two months. No appeal has been received as yet.
Should the applicant wish to appeal the decision, they should address the reasons for refusal in any appeal and submit any information or documentation that they wish the Visa Appeals Officer to consider.
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.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries directly to visamail@justice.ie.
193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if submissions have been received in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17373/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have not submitted written representations, as previously stated.
The position in the State of the persons concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation. If any representations are submitted, they will be considered before a final decision is made.
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.
194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 temporary residency will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17374/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to identify the person referred to by the Deputy due to the lack of detail provided.
From the details provided, it would appear that the person in question may never have had permission to remain in the State. If it is the case that the person in question has not engaged with the immigration service already they should do so as soon as possible.
In this regard and to allow for a full examination of their circumstances, the person concerned should be advised to write directly to Unit 2, Residence Division, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 supplying the following documentation and information in relation to themselves, and as applicable, in relation to any spouse or children that might be currently in the State.
1. Full copy (all pages) of current and previous passport/s for all persons
2. Copy of their GNIB card/s
3. Copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
4. Their current address.
5. Copies of birth certificate of dependent children (if applicable)
6. Letter of offer of employment
7. Brief outline of their history in the State to include when and where they entered the State as well as a brief outline of their current circumstances.
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.
195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 status will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17375/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned.
These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable legislation, in advance of a final decision being made.
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.
196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 residency status will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17376/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was refused retention of a Residence Card on 15 July, 2017 as they were not in compliance with the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015.
I also understand that INIS received a request for a review of that decision on 16 August, 2017. The Deputy will appreciate that review applications are dealt with in strict chronological order and there will be no avoidable delay in issuing a decision. In the interim, INIS has provided the person with temporary permission to remain in the State under Stamp 4 conditions until 15 August, 2018.
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.
197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if stamp 4 or appropriate status will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17377/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that it is not possible to identify the person referred to by the Deputy due to the lack of detail provided.
If the Deputy can provide further details such as the person's full name (if different from that already provided), their date of birth, their GNIB Registration Number, as well as similar details relating to the person's father, I will have the matter investigated further.
If it is the case that the person in question has not engaged with the immigration service already, he should do so as soon as possible.
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.
198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an upgrade of stamp 1 to stamp 4 will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17378/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they do not offer specific advice to individuals on immigration pathways. In this regard the person concerned should be advised to email Unit2ResidenceDivision@justice.ie or write to Unit 2, Residence Division, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 in order to allow for a full examination of their circumstances.
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.
199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 144 of 15 February 2018, if the matter will be expedited (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17379/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a valid Deportation Order made on 20 June 2002.
Representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked. Following the detailed consideration of the information submitted in support of the request, including all representations made around family reunification, the Deportation Order was affirmed on 09 November 2017.
The Deputy should note that having checked records in INIS, that there are no outstanding Family Reunification applications in respect of the person concerned.
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.
200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17380/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 16th December, 2010. That Order remains valid and in place.
The person concerned made a request, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked. Following the detailed consideration of the request made, a decision was taken to affirm the Order and that decision was communicated to the person concerned by letter dated 16th June, 2017.
The person concerned lodged judicial review proceedings in the High Court, challenging the decision to affirm her Deportation Order. The High Court gave its Judgment in the matter on 23rd January, 2018. The High Court did not set aside the decision to affirm the Deportation Order but instead directed that certain specified matters be re-examined. I am advised that this Judgment is being examined by the relevant personnel in the INIS at the present time. Once this process has been completed, the case of the person concerned can be given more detailed consideration.
I am also advised that, separately, the person concerned has sought to be re-admitted to the international protection process. This request is under consideration at present. The Deputy might wish to note that the decision to ensue from the consideration of this request will be to re-admit or to refuse to re-admit the person concerned to the international protection process. Once such a decision has been made, this decision will be notified in writing.
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.
201. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to review the Consumer Protection Act 2007 to strengthen misleading information provisions in relation to the growth of online bloggers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17295/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provisions on misleading commercial practices in the Consumer Protection Act 2007 give effect to the provisions of Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Business-to-Consumer Commercial Practices. With the exception of commercial practices in the area of financial services, the Directive is a maximum harmonization measure whose provisions cannot be exceeded or supplemented in the national laws of Member States. It is not open to me consequently to review the Act for the purpose proposed by the Deputy. One of the main concerns about online blogs relates to the fact that bloggers may not always disclose that they are being paid to promote products. A misleading practice of this kind is covered by Section 55(1)(x) of the Act which provides that it is a prohibited commercial practice for a trader to make a representation or create an impression that the trader -
(i) is not acting for purposes relating to the trader's trade, business or profession when the trader is so acting, or
(ii) is acting as a consumer when the trader is not.
The European Commission have recently published a proposal for a Directive to amend Directive 2005/29/EC and other consumer protection Directives. While the proposed amendments do not directly address the issue of misleading information on online blogs, the discussions on the proposal may provide an opportunity to raise possible concerns about this issue.
202. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA site visits in each county in the first quarter of 2018, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17302/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIDA Ireland continues to highlight the benefits of expanding or locating in all counties of Ireland to its client base. It is important to remember, however, that the final decision as to where to invest always rests with the company concerned. It is also the case that site visit activity does not necessarily reflect investment potential, as at least 70% of all new FDI comes from existing IDA Ireland client companies.
Site visits nevertheless do represent an important tool through which investors can be encouraged to invest in regional areas and the IDA always does its utmost to ensure that investors consider all potential locations when visiting Ireland.
The table sets out details on the number of IDA Ireland site visits to each county in 2017. Figures for Quarter 1 2018 will be compiled by the end of April.
|
County |
2017 |
|
Dublin |
327 |
|
Kildare |
10 |
|
Meath |
3 |
|
Wicklow |
2 |
|
Laois |
4 |
|
Longford |
7 |
|
Offaly |
5 |
|
Westmeath |
42 |
|
Clare |
22 |
|
Limerick |
42 |
|
Tipperary |
8 |
|
Cavan |
2 |
|
Louth |
22 |
|
Monaghan |
1 |
|
Donegal |
2 |
|
Leitrim |
5 |
|
Sligo |
18 |
|
Carlow |
8 |
|
Kilkenny |
6 |
|
Waterford |
11 |
|
Wexford |
3 |
|
Cork |
51 |
|
Kerry |
9 |
|
Galway |
62 |
|
Mayo |
7 |
|
Roscommon |
3 |
|
Total |
682 |
