376. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Belarusian nationals lawfully resident in Ireland may be unable to renew their passports without travelling to Belarus, potentially exposing them to political persecution and resulting in difficulties maintaining immigration status in the State; whether his Department will introduce either a temporary acceptance of expired Belarusian passports, or an alternative Irish-issued identity or travel document for affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69395/26]

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376. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Belarusian nationals lawfully resident in Ireland may be unable to renew their passports without travelling to Belarus, potentially exposing them to political persecution and resulting in difficulties maintaining immigration status in the State; whether his Department will introduce either a temporary acceptance of expired Belarusian passports, or an alternative Irish-issued identity or travel document for affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69395/26]

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1. 1 October 2026

   Immigration Policy

   376. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Belarusian nationals lawfully resident in Ireland may be unable to renew their passports without travelling to Belarus, potentially exposing them to political persecution and resulting in difficulties maintaining immigration status in the State; whether his Department will introduce either a temporary acceptance of expired Belarusian passports, or an alternative Irish-issued identity or travel document for affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69395/26]

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