Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 February 2022
246. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the action that is being taken to facilitate speedy visa applications for Ukrainian citizens including those with family members resident in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8979/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is reviewing its administrative arrangements to ensure it can assist Irish Citizens and their family members in Ukraine speedily and with flexibility.
While Ukrainian nationals are not visa exempt to enter Ireland, given the current circumstances, all visa applications will be dealt with as quickly and as humanely as possible. This includes family applications for non EEA family members of Irish citizens, which will be processed swiftly.
Officials in my Department are also working on an ongoing basis with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs on this issue. Officials of that Department also process visa applications submitted in the Ukraine, under delegated sanction.
