Visa Applications
An official questions-paper heading. 487 questions (3 oral, 484 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-14.
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| Month | Questions |
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| Jan 2025 | 13 |
| Feb 2025 | 24 |
| Mar 2025 | 17 |
| Apr 2025 | 31 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| Jun 2025 | 28 |
| Jul 2025 | 70 |
| Sep 2025 | 28 |
| Oct 2025 | 13 |
| Nov 2025 | 13 |
| Dec 2025 | 15 |
| Jan 2026 | 25 |
| Feb 2026 | 33 |
| Mar 2026 | 25 |
| Apr 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| Jun 2026 | 43 |
| Jul 2026 | 42 |
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| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Justice | 478 |
| Enterprise | 5 |
| Foreign | 2 |
| Further and Higher Education | 2 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Visa Applications |
| 2025-11-13 | Visa Applications |
| 2025-10-09 | Visa Applications |
The questions
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-12-11 · to Justice
467. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a response to their spousal visa appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70931/25]
Colm Burke
written
2025-12-09 · to Enterprise
373. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress that has been made to date by the interdepartmental group established to review the single application process for employment permits and visa applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69843/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-12-04 · to Justice
114. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which processing times for visa applications, citizenship applications and stamp applications at his Department are being improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67897/25]
Paul Murphy
written
2025-12-04 · to Justice
368. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied); and if he will instruct his Department to evaluate the matter and provide guidance for people facing similar issues in terms of visa applications. [68609/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-11-25 · to Justice
623. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to urgently examine and provide an update in relation to a case (details supplied) as the lack of clarification is causing much upset; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65303/25]
Eoin Ó Broin
written
2025-11-25 · to Justice
638. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current processing time for join family visa applications submitted via the Abu Dhabi office; if updated processing timeframes are provided to those who have surpassed the initial indicated timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65412/25]
Louis O'Hara
written
2025-11-25 · to Justice
681. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a visa extension application can be urgently processed (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66060/25]
Claire Kerrane
written
2025-11-19 · to Justice
193. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be made on a “visit a family/friend” visa appeal (details supplied); if new circumstances could be considered to expedite this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64271/25]
Charles Ward
oral
2025-11-13 · to Enterprise
2. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he plans to review the employment permits process, with a view to making the process faster; whether his Department has considered streamlining the process with the visa process, in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62597/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-11-12 · to Justice
697. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be made on a join spousal application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60965/25]
Robert Troy
written
2025-11-12 · to Justice
756. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will provide an urgent update on a short stay visit visa appeal (details supplied). [61444/25]
Barry Ward
written
2025-11-12 · to Justice
789. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62122/25]
Louise O'Reilly
written
2025-11-04 · to Justice
1247. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the procedure used for a person from Cameroon to apply for a visa to live and work in Ireland, and to join a parent who is a naturalised Irish citizen and who is elderly and has increased care needs due to a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57716/25]
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
written
2025-11-04 · to Justice
1265. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of visa applications (details supplied); when a decision will be made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58158/25]
Eamon Scanlon
written
2025-11-04 · to Justice
1290. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current processing times for visa appeal decisions specifically related to Long Stay (D) Join Family applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58714/25]
Ruth Coppinger
written
2025-11-04 · to Justice
1330. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a cohabitation visa application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59391/25]
Jen Cummins
written
2025-11-04 · to Further and Higher Education
2123. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will work with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to streamline visa application processes for non-EU PhD researchers, for instance by waiving the need to renew their immigration permission, and simply allowing their visa to last the duration of their research deg…
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-10-22 · to Justice
104. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures which will be taken to deal with the delays in processing of non-EU Visa applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57682/25]
Matt Carthy
written
2025-10-22 · to Justice
114. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the targeted processing time for visas in the case where an applicant is married to an Irish citizen seeking to return home from abroad; the average processing time in each year from 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57583/25]
Ann Graves
written
2025-10-21 · to Justice
567. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a visa application for a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; when the person's application will be processed. [56641/25]
Richard Boyd Barrett
written
2025-10-21 · to Justice
587. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update regarding visas for Palestinians in Gaza seeking resettlement in Ireland following the agreement of a ceasefire deal, including any changes to policy, procedure or relevant facts on the ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56847/25]
Matt Carthy
oral
2025-10-09 · to Justice
9. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will introduce measures to reduce the number of stamp 2 visa permissions granted annually in view of the pressures on student accommodation and housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54041/25]
John Connolly
written
2025-10-09 · to Justice
70. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the up-to-date waiting times for applications for visiting visas from South Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38295/25]
Edward Timmins
written
2025-10-09 · to Justice
76. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is there is a way to speed up the application process for short term visit visas, including for academics or for business conferences and meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54222/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-10-09 · to Justice
88. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the work being done to improve processing times for visa applications, citizenship applications and stamp applications at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53868/25]