Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018
281. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons waiting on a decision on visa applications; the implications of the Luximon Supreme Court judgment; and the impact this will have on those waiting on decisions. [37249/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department are currently finalising a response to the Judgement referred to by the Deputy. It is difficult to accurately determine in advance how many persons are impacted by the Judgement as it depends on a number of factors including how many have remained in the State since the new students scheme was introduced in 2011, whether they have obtained a different immigration permission in the meantime, etc.
I expect to be announcing details of the response in the next few weeks.
