41. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Syrian refugees resettled here in 2016; the anticipated number to be settled here during the first quarter of 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39289/16] Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy David Stanton): The […]

89. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for a decision to be made on both a join family visa and a tourist visa by the INIS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39149/16] Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am advised by […]

100. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on amending legislation to restore citizenship by birth here without reference to a person’s parents’ status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38816/16] Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): Entitlement to Irish citizenship is governed by the […]

99. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the efforts made on accepting refugees from the Syrian conflict and from Calais, France; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38815/16] Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): Under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) established by Government Decision in […]

94. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 72 and 73 of 22 June 2016, the progress of the outstanding 82 recommendations as outlined in the McMahon report, in tabular form; the extent to which each of these 82 recommendations has been implemented; the recommendations that have yet to […]

Take Action to Support #SafePassage to reunite families fleeing conflict Nasc’s Safe Passage Campaign is calling on the Irish Government to introduce a humanitarian admission programme to allow Irish residents, naturalised citizens and refugees to apply for family reunification for extended family members in conflict zones. There are many ways you can Take Action to support […]

For immediate release: Nasc hosts its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser – 9th December Nasc Ireland will be hosting its annual wine tasting fundraiser to mark International Human Rights Day, Friday December 9, 2016, starting at 6.30pm in the bar of the Everyman Theatre on MacCurtain Street, Cork. Tickets can be purchased for €19.10 in advance […]

129. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the approach that has been made to the French Government in order to locate the unaccompanied migrant children previously situated at the Calais camp and bring them here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Tánaiste and Minister for […]

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed to update stamp 4 in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):   I am advised by the […]

127. Deputy Clare Daly  asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has considered the reports of the latest refugee youth service report number three, from November 2016; and the actions which have been taken as a result of its findings. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):   The Report referred […]

83. Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the opportunities available through the Irish immigrant investor programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):   I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department […]

Child Rights Agencies call on EU to put refugee and migrant children first Brussels, 29 November – EU institutions and Member States must do more to protect refugee and migrant children, a statement signed by 78 agencies including Save the Children and UNICEF said today to mark the opening of the 10th European Forum on […]

Please note: Nasc’s Walk In Service will be closed the following dates: Tuesday 6th December Friday 9th December The last day of Services before we close for the Christmas Break is Friday 16th December. Walk In Services will resume Tuesday 3rd January 2017. If you have an urgent issue in relation to your case, please ensure […]

Nasc are hosting our Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Friday 9th December at 6.30pm. It will be taking place in the Everyman Theatre Bar on McCurtain Street and will be hosted by wine columnist Leslie Williams from The Irish Examiner. Tickets are €19.10 and are available in advance or at the door. The timing of the fundraiser marks […]

214. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if contact has been made with the relevant volunteer organisations working on the ground in Calais, including the Refugee Youth Service; and if the Irish authorities are currently working with them in monitoring the welfare of the children, assessing the best interests of the children and […]

213. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans being drawn up, and the resources allocated, to ensure that children coming from Calais are properly cared for when they arrive here, including but not limited to extra resources being allocated to Tusla. Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Katherine Zappone):    Under the Child Care […]

113. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a formal and proactive approach has been made to date to the French Government in order to locate the children formerly in the Calais camp and to bring them here. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Charles Flanagan):   I understand that the Minister with […]

Nasc Ireland is recruiting a Legal Intern (4 days per week / 30 hours) Nasc is an independent human rights organisation based in Cork City. We link migrants to their rights and seek to enable migrants to access justice and human rights. We work to ensure a just, inclusive and integrated society. Reporting to a […]

115. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she has taken to make reforms of the direct provision system in view of the programme for Government commitment to reform the system; if she will consider the ending of the direct provision system for asylum seekers; and if she will make […]

117. Deputy Peter Burke   asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality   if she will provide information on a direct provision centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35744/16] Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy David Stanton):   The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for […]