928. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the naturalisation application and the significant delays in the process for a person (details supplied); and the actions he will take to ensure that it is processed in a timely manner. [65359/26]
Topics / Visa Applications
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsVisa Applications
522 questions from 111 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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519 written, 3 oral
111
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 24 |
| March 2025 | 17 |
| April 2025 | 31 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 28 |
| July 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 26 |
| October 2026 | 9 |
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The questions
931. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of D study visa applications received each year for the past five years, in tabular form; and the number of D study visa applications approved each year for the past five years, in tabular form. [65405/26]
932. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to report on the increased rate of refusal for D study visa applications for this academic year and the delay in processing applications which has left third level institutions uncertain as to student numbers; if there has been a change in the way in which the criteria for acceptance are being scrutinised; and if he will provide clarity…
950. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the published processing date for join family visa applications handled by the Dublin visa office, specifically matching the cohort around late April 2024, has failed to advance for a consecutive period of six weeks; the specific operational bottlenecks preventing these applications from being finalized; and if he will make…
951. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a significant disparity exists between the processing times for join family visas for dependents of critical skills employment permit holders, processed within 8–12 weeks, and those sponsored by Irish citizens or long-term residents which currently exceed 20 to 24 months; the total volume of standard join family visa applic…
952. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific volume of additional administrative and decision-making resources allocated to the Dublin visa office over the past 12 months to alleviate the backlog of family reunification visas; the reason these measures have failed to bring processing times down to his Department's own 12-month business target; and if he will make a …
953. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the exact criteria used by visa officers to define a 'reasonable request' for expediting an application on humanitarian grounds outside of medical emergencies or bereavement; if documented threats to personal safety or civil instability in an applicant's country of origin are considered sufficient grounds to fast-track an application;…
955. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department can urgently process a join family visa application (details supplied) on the basis that there are concerns for the applicant's safety. [65605/26]
960. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing time for join family long stay D-visa applications; and the measures being taken by his department to reduce processing times for such visas. [65685/26]
962. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a visa application appeal (details supplied); and when a decision on this application appeal will be made. [65876/26]
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 number that had to …
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. [53258/26]
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]