Immigration

2159. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any review of the allowances for Ukrainian citizens to qualify for housing supports while under temporary protective status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60032/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2159. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any review of the allowances for Ukrainian citizens to qualify for housing supports while under temporary protective status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60032/26]

2158. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expedite short-stay C visit visa applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60028/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2158. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expedite short-stay C visit visa applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60028/26]

2155. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2000 of 28 July 2026, the current average processing time for Moscow-origin short-stay visa applications; the reason it is significantly higher than the 37-day average cited in the response; the specific steps planned to address this backlog; the expected timeframe for clearing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59962/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2155. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2000 of 28 July 2026, the current average processing time for Moscow-origin short-stay visa applications; the reason it is significantly higher than the 37-day average cited in the response; the specific steps planned to address this backlog; the expected timeframe for clearing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59962/26]

2154. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of short-stay visa applications submitted through the Moscow Visa Office that are currently being processed by the Dublin Visa Office; the number of decisions on these visa applications that have issued in 2026 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59960/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2154. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of short-stay visa applications submitted through the Moscow Visa Office that are currently being processed by the Dublin Visa Office; the number of decisions on these visa applications that have issued in 2026 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59960/26]

2153. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the number of participants in each initiative currently operated by or within the Irish Prison Service, the Probation Service, the Parole Board and the Garda Youth Diversion Programme which are designed to address violent behaviour, raise awareness of the impact of physical assaults on victims and families, promote non-violence and reduce reoffending from the most recent year for which figures are available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2153. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the number of participants in each initiative currently operated by or within the Irish Prison Service, the Probation Service, the Parole Board and the Garda Youth Diversion Programme which are designed to address violent behaviour, raise awareness of the impact of physical assaults on victims and families, promote non-violence and reduce reoffending from the most recent year for which figures are available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59949/26]

2151. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if biometric testing is conducted by a commercial entity and contractor (details supplied); if this company can therefore conduct biometric testing on behalf of all signatories of the EU migration pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59939/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2151. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if biometric testing is conducted by a commercial entity and contractor (details supplied); if this company can therefore conduct biometric testing on behalf of all signatories of the EU migration pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59939/26]

2150. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any means that biometric testing can be carried out in a location other than an Irish embassy or consulate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2150. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any means that biometric testing can be carried out in a location other than an Irish embassy or consulate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59928/26]

2144. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total allocation provided to An Garda Síochána for EU Presidency policing; the amount drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59656/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2144. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total allocation provided to An Garda Síochána for EU Presidency policing; the amount drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59656/26]

2143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the report on the external review of the chaplaincy service; if he has received the report; the timeline for when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59835/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2143. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the report on the external review of the chaplaincy service; if he has received the report; the timeline for when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59835/26]

2142. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the progress that has been made regarding updating Prison Rules 2007 by 31 December 2025; when he plans to publish the updated rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59824/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2142. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the progress that has been made regarding updating Prison Rules 2007 by 31 December 2025; when he plans to publish the updated rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59824/26]

2141. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will respond to the queries raised in correspondence (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59762/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2141. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will respond to the queries raised in correspondence (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59762/26]

2140. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 319 and 320 of 15 July 2026, which provided national figures only, to provide the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted in the Cork District Court area in each month from January 2026 to date, the number of solicitors on the criminal legal aid panel serving the Cork District Court area; the number who have resigned from that panel since 1 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59747/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2140. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 319 and 320 of 15 July 2026, which provided national figures only, to provide the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted in the Cork District Court area in each month from January 2026 to date, the number of solicitors on the criminal legal aid panel serving the Cork District Court area; the number who have resigned from that panel since 1 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59747/26]

2139. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 588 of 14 July 2026, which provided annual national totals only, to provide the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted in the District Court in the period 1 to 14 July in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, by court district, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59743/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2139. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 588 of 14 July 2026, which provided annual national totals only, to provide the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted in the District Court in the period 1 to 14 July in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, by court district, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59743/26]

2138. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has reviewed whether the current statutory framework permits the timely publication of identifying details of a person where there is an immediate and serious risk to public safety; whether any legislative amendment in this area is under consideration or has been proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59733/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2138. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has reviewed whether the current statutory framework permits the timely publication of identifying details of a person where there is an immediate and serious risk to public safety; whether any legislative amendment in this area is under consideration or has been proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59733/26]

2136. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration what constitutes biometric testing for the purposes of verifying a passport or any other identity document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59673/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2136. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration what constitutes biometric testing for the purposes of verifying a passport or any other identity document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59673/26]

2135. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the data required to be included within the biometric element of a passport for the purposes of entering the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59671/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2135. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the data required to be included within the biometric element of a passport for the purposes of entering the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59671/26]

2134. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for dealing with cyber threats, online scams and dealing with spyware such as programmes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2134. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for dealing with cyber threats, online scams and dealing with spyware such as programmes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59679/26]

2130. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any assessment was carried out of the adequacy of a single flat fee for more serious or more resource-intensive District Court matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2130. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any assessment was carried out of the adequacy of a single flat fee for more serious or more resource-intensive District Court matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59652/26]

2129. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the general mechanisms available to the State, as a matter of law and policy, to pursue the return of a person for prosecution where that person is located in a jurisdiction with which the State has no bilateral extradition agreement, including the use of Interpol Red Notices and mutual legal assistance arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59650/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2129. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the general mechanisms available to the State, as a matter of law and policy, to pursue the return of a person for prosecution where that person is located in a jurisdiction with which the State has no bilateral extradition agreement, including the use of Interpol Red Notices and mutual legal assistance arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59650/26]

2128. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 324 of 28 July 2026, the current status of the proposals to amend road traffic legislation to provide appropriate legal protections for members of An Garda Síochána undertaking pursuits in the course of their duties; when it is intended to submit those proposals to the Department of Transport; and whether a timeline has been agreed between An Garda Síochána and his Department for bringing forward the necessary legislative changes. [59649/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2128. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 324 of 28 July 2026, the current status of the proposals to amend road traffic legislation to provide appropriate legal protections for members of An Garda Síochána undertaking pursuits in the course of their duties; when it is intended to submit those proposals to the Department of Transport; and whether a timeline has been agreed between An Garda Síochána and his Department for bringing forward the necessary legislative changes. [59649/26]

2127. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans he has to further regulate the sale of nitrous oxide canisters to ensure that they are not being sold for recreational use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59623/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2127. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans he has to further regulate the sale of nitrous oxide canisters to ensure that they are not being sold for recreational use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59623/26]

2126. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he intends to act on the recommendations of the Civil Legal Aid review report from former Chief Justice (details supplied) principally the recommendation that the primary income threshold for civil legal aid should be increased to €23,500 in disposable income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2126. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he intends to act on the recommendations of the Civil Legal Aid review report from former Chief Justice (details supplied) principally the recommendation that the primary income threshold for civil legal aid should be increased to €23,500 in disposable income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59630/26]

2125. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department maintains, as a general matter of governance, the risk assessment or risk register entry relating to continuity of legal representation in criminal proceedings; the date any such entry was created or last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59606/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2125. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department maintains, as a general matter of governance, the risk assessment or risk register entry relating to continuity of legal representation in criminal proceedings; the date any such entry was created or last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59606/26]

2124. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2124. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59566/26]

1551. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of any outstanding processes relating to the Immigrant Investor Programme which are affecting the transfer of the new Saplings Special School building in Killeshin, County Carlow to the Department of Education and Youth; the actions her Department is taking to expedite resolution of these issues; whether discussions have taken place with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the matter. [63951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1551. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of any outstanding processes relating to the Immigrant Investor Programme which are affecting the transfer of the new Saplings Special School building in Killeshin, County Carlow to the Department of Education and Youth; the actions her Department is taking to expedite resolution of these issues; whether discussions have taken place with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the matter. [63951/26]

1161. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on schools and school places, special educational needs supports, and school transport arising from changes to accommodation and immigration arrangements for Ukrainian beneficiaries of Temporary Protection from 2027; the number of children her Department anticipates may require a change of school or additional educational supports following changes to their accommodation arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61206/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1161. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on schools and school places, special educational needs supports, and school transport arising from changes to accommodation and immigration arrangements for Ukrainian beneficiaries of Temporary Protection from 2027; the number of children her Department anticipates may require a change of school or additional educational supports following changes to their accommodation arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61206/26]

1028. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department will undertake an assessment of the impact of requiring those on General Employment Permits to maintain the same standard occupation classification employment has had on the willingness of migrant workers to leave employers where in their view they are being treated unfairly or where their employment rights are not being respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60935/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1028. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department will undertake an assessment of the impact of requiring those on General Employment Permits to maintain the same standard occupation classification employment has had on the willingness of migrant workers to leave employers where in their view they are being treated unfairly or where their employment rights are not being respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60935/26]

Right to peaceful protest against illegal immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 September 2026

That this House recognises the fundamental democratic right of British citizens to engage in peaceful protest; acknowledges the legitimate public concern regarding illegal migration and the arrival of people in the United Kingdom through unlawful Channel crossings; believes that citizens must be free to express opposition to the Government’s immigration and border policies without being dismissed, insulted or unfairly characterised for doing so; affirms that peaceful protest must remain protected irrespective of whether those in positions of political authority agree with its message; further recognises the particular impact of illegal Channel crossings and associated disruption upon British communities; and calls on His Majesty’s Government to restore effective control of the United Kingdom’s borders, enforce immigration law and ensure that those with no lawful right to remain in the United Kingdom are removed.

Umsetzung von Screening- und Grenzverfahren

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 September 2026

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Abkommen mit Drittstaaten zwecks Rückführung von ausreisepflichtigen Migranten

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 September 2026

Refuse UK entry to all convicted foreign nationals & strengthen checks

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 6 September 2026

Amend Immigration Rules so foreign nationals with verified criminal convictions of any length are presumed ineligible for an ETA, visa or visitor entry, unless an exception is justified. Also strengthen pre-travel fingerprint and criminal-record checks. Foreign nationals have no automatic right to visit the UK. We believe a verified criminal conviction should normally prevent a person from entering as a visitor, regardless of sentence length or where the conviction occurred. Fingerprint checks should help identify people using different names or passports and link them to overseas convictions. Safeguards should cover overturned convictions, mistaken identity and offences not recognised under UK law, with exceptions only where justified.

Expand home university fee eligibility to UK residents without settled status

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 September 2026

This petition is to make UK residents regardless of immigration status or timeline eligible for home university fees. All immigrants living in the UK should have the right to a fair education at higher level in England. Knowing well that many immigrants are from low income families, we are asked to pay at least 3 times the home fees in tuition alone. Many with no support or help. We work hard, contribute but are held back simply because of a passport colour. We believe this is unfair. We feel that a lot of immigrant children work twice as hard ie work, school, family contributions, just to be on the same level as other kids and are still held back and put on hold by situations they can't control.

Die sofortige Einstellung jeglicher Integrationsförderung und staatlich finanzierter Integrationsmaßnahmen bei Straffälligkeit von Migranten

Austria · National Council · 4 September 2026

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ricarda Berger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend die sofortige Einstellung jeglicher Integrationsförderung und staatlich finanzierter Integrationsmaßnahmen bei Straffälligkeit von Migranten

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. Changes to Appendix Skilled Worker to support victims of modern slavery The sponsorship system is designed to ensure overseas recruits ha...

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship (Jo White) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes i...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Erasmus+ participants she expects to enter the UK under the new immigration arrangements in each of the next five years.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Erasmus+ participants she expects to enter the UK under the new immigration arrangements in each of the next five years.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, within the context of irregular immigration, how she defines what a small boat is.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, within the context of irregular immigration, how she defines what a small boat is.

To prohibit the use of shock gloves by Federal law enforcement officers to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 September 2026

Deutsch-marokkanische Migrationskooperation und die Ereignisse an der Grenze zu Ceuta bzw. Tarajal im Juli und August 2026

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 September 2026

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Immigration Controls

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that security checks, character requirements and vetting procedures are not (a) expedited and (b) compromised to clear administrative backlogs before new

Social Services: Immigration Controls

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her department has made of the potential impact of the Immigration and Asylum Bill on the social care sector.

Care Homes: Migrant Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of sponsor licence revocations on the sustainability of residential care providers in areas experiencing workforce shortages; and what consideratio

Immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of allowing time already spent lawfully living and working in the UK to count towards eligibility for indefinite leave to remain where settlement requirements are subseque

Immigration Controls: Boats

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government on what basis a person might be exempt from any requirements under section 3(10)(a) of the Immigration Act 1971 when entering the United Kingdom by boat without a visa or valid entry clearance.

Immigration Controls: Boats

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government on what basis people are not charged under section 3(10)(a) of the Immigration Act 1971 when entering the United Kingdom by boat without a visa or valid entry clearance.

Immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the "one-in, one-out" policy will lead to a sustained reduction in net migration.

Immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government when the Home Secretary intends to bring forward the changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain announced in Restoring Order and Control in November 2025.

Migrant Workers: Fraud

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether an individual's leave to remain or UK settlement status is subject to review in instances where they have committed UK insolvency offences and is acting as a director while an undischarged ban

Electoral Register: Immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124778 on Electoral Register: Immigration, what steps her Department is taking to avoid automatic registration systems a

Social Rented Housing: Immigration

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 August 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to ban foreign nationals who enter the country through unlawful means to later accessing social housing if they are given leave to remain.