James Lawless
Ceist:1084. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to examine a delay in a person (details supplied) receiving an employment permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37367/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMonday, 11 September 2023
Ceisteanna (1084)
Freagraí scríofa
I can advise the Deputy that the visa application referred to was created on 8 April 2023. Supporting documentation was received in the Tehran office on 20 April 2023. The application was forwarded to the Dublin Visa Office and received there on the 5 May 2023, where it awaits examination and processing.
It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of the Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.
The applicant will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer.
Processing times and decisions at the Overseas Visa Offices can be checked at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/#decisions
It should also be noted that the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has no bearing on whether a visa will be subsequently granted. There are two very distinct application processes with different checks and procedures in place in each respective Department.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.