Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 March 2023
147. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice his plans to reduce the €300 annual fee for renewals of Irish residence permit cards for non-EEA students in view of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis; the details of any analysis carried out by his Department in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10396/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe standard fee of €300 payable by an applicant is designed to reflect the cost involved in processing registrations.
The Registration Office of my Department also provides an online renewals portal that speeds up the renewal process and a customer service team that is available to support customers all of which are provided to enhance our customers experience.
The cost of registration is kept under ongoing review by my Department, including in respect of increases to the costs of providing the facility. However, there are no current plans to amend the fee.
