Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019
246. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements he anticipates for the holders of stamp 4 EUFAM permission to remain here under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 in the event of a no-deal Brexit when the family member of a stamp holder is a British citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department are preparing for a variety of scenarios, including the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.
As part of those deliberations, arrangements for current holders of EUFAM permissions already granted under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 are currently being examined by my officials. While not wishing to pre-empt the outcome, I would anticipate that current holders will generally continue to enjoy residence conditions in the State equivalent to those previously held.
Under Common Travel Area arrangements, which predates Ireland and the United Kingdom’s accession to the European Union, British and Irish nationals will continue to enjoy rights, including the right to residency and the right to work in each other’s territories.
