Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
357. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if marriages of Irish citizens in Utah, USA, are recognised in Ireland in cases in which the ceremonies have taken place virtually; and if not, the reason given that these marriages are entered on the country’s civil register and all legal formalities have been followed. [28798/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra358. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if a marriage licence between persons (details supplied) will be reviewed given that the couple followed all legal formalities and that their marriage is on the civil register in the United States where they married; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28799/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together.
I can inform the Deputy, that the person referred to attended my Department's Registration Office on 26 May 2022, and was advised that the office was unable to register their permission at that time due to a query regarding the marriage certificate.
The person was informed that they must submit an application to my Department's Residence Division Spouse Of an Irish National Unit (SOIN) for consideration in line with normal procedures in similar instances.
Information regarding making an application as the Spouse/Civil Partner of an Irish national is available on my Department's immigration website at: www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-has-changed-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/spouse-civil-partner-of-irish-national-scheme/.
