Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2021
389. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a humanitarian visa under the Irish refugee protection programme for persons (details supplied); and if the application will be expedited in view of the circumstances of the case. [60383/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraSome 500 places were made available for humanitarian cases from Afghanistan through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. This is being kept under review.
The Department of Justice is responsible for visas for travel to Ireland, including in cases where people wish to join a family member residing in Ireland. Visa applications for family members need to be made online. The Department of Justice is prioritising family reunification applications for Afghan international protection beneficiaries and visa applications for the family members of people residing in Ireland, who are currently based in Afghanistan.
