Visa Applications

484. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the grace period for a stamp 4 renewal can be extended to cover the processing period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52626/26]

488. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Stamp 4 renewals which are applied for in-time and are eligible for the 12-week grace period often exceed those 12-weeks; if he is satisfied that the grace period sufficiently covers the reality of the current processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52666/26]

491. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing time for join-family visa applications sponsored by general employment permit holders; the steps being taken by ISD to expedite applications involving minor children separated from a parent working in the Irish care sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52696/26]

492. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether a grace period or other temporary arrangements will be provided for applicants who submitted their Stamp 4 renewal applications within the recommended 16-week lead time but whose applications remain pending due to processing delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52697/26]

516. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the Turkish Association Agreement; if the provisions of this apply to all Turkish citizens in the State; if a person has a stamp 4 or a critical skills visa which takes precedence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52809/26]

523. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons who successfully renewed their visa in 2025; the number that are currently waiting in excess of 12 weeks; the number that were waiting in excess of 12 weeks in 2025; the number that have applied to renew to date in 2026; of those who were successful in their application to renew in 2026, the…

552. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a visa application (details supplied); the current status of the application; the reason for the delay in processing the application beyond the anticipated timeframe; whether all required documentation has been received; when a decision is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter…

569. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to give favourable consideration to a tourist visa appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53402/26]

571. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IRP renewal applications refused by his Department per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53532/26]

572. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of queries received via the customer service portal on the immigration portal per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53534/26]

573. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of queries answered via the customer service portal on the immigration portal per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53535/26]

574. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average wait time for a query to be answered via the customer service portal on the immigration portal as of July 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53536/26]

575. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the median wait time for a query to be answered via the customer service portal on the immigration portal as of July 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53538/26]

576. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which a person can make urgent contact with the registration team via the immigration portal on the customer service portal, given the delays individuals can experience with responses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53539/26]

577. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of operators within the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53554/26]

578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any engagement his Department has had with the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53555/26]

579. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider facilitating a discussion forum with representatives from the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53556/26]

587. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Irish banks (details supplied) are not acknowledging the right of residence permit renewal applicants who have applied in advance of current card expiry to remain lawfully resident for a 12-week period post expiry, resulting in their accounts being frozen; and if he will make a statement on …

137. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on an application under EU Treaty rights (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51919/26]

138. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on join family applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51924/26]

141. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IRP renewal applications received by his Department per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51960/26]

142. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IRP renewal applications approved by his Department per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51961/26]

143. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of physical IRPs issued by his Department per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51963/26]

147. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidential basis where join family processing times were changed from four to eight weeks to six to 12 months; and the notification provided to existing CSEP holders. [52047/26]

148. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Embassy prioritise student visa applications during academic intake seasons at the expense of pending join family applications; and if so, the way this is consistent with the published commitment to chronological processing. [52048/26]