Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
663. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Syrian and Afghan citizens who have been granted leave to remain in Ireland under the recently established programme refugee scheme and family reunification scheme. [14026/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs you may be aware, the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established in 2015. Since that time there have been 3,093 Syrian refugees granted leave to remain in the country. I can also confirm that 450 Afghan Refugees have been granted leave to remain under the refugee programme scheme.
In regard to family reunification, this is a programme under the remit of the Department of Justice. Therefore, I suggest that you contact my colleague, the Minister of Justice, for a response on this matter.
