Independent Residency for Victims of Domestic Violence

Nasc is a member of the Domestic Violence Coalition, which is campaigning to remove the barrier to protection caused by the ‘dependent’ residence status of many migrant victims of domestic violence in Ireland.

10. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will sign the European Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, including rape and domestic violence. 31. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his position on the Council of... Read more

163. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will be signing the European Convention on Violence against Women; the reason he has not signed it to date; if he will provide a date for the signing to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for... Read more

647. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence CETS No. 210; and if he will make a statement on the matter. 648. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister... Read more

With less sunshine then we’d hoped for the month of May, we at Nasc decided to share some more good news to brighten everyone up! Naturalisation Applications granted Last Friday we were notified that four Nasc clients received approval of their naturalisation applications. One of these was a woman... Read more

We are happy to announce that April was a busy but very worthwhile month. 22 cases were closed successfully! Here are just some of the good news stories for our clients here at Nasc: Undocumented migrant granted residency permission A client was granted the right to reside and work on a Stamp 4 basis... Read more

18. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will introduce consolidated and reformed legislation on domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): The Programme for Government commitment –... Read more

445. Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Ireland has not signed the Istanbul Convention to date; the plans afoot to sign the Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): As I... Read more

Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce reforms of current laws which will improve safety for victims of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): As I indicated in response... Read more

Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if women who flee domestic violence situations in their own homes are entitled to be placed on a social housing waiting list; the legislation this is governed by; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister... Read more

The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service has removed the requirement for a migrant victim of domestic violence to leave the family home in order to apply for independent residency status. Nasc CEO Fiona Finn comments, “We were very concerned when the guidelines were released in August about... Read more

As a member of the Domestic Violence Coalition, Nasc welcomes the recent INIS publication of new guidelines confirming that victims of domestic violence may retain their right of residency upon separation from an abusive family member. Nasc has long campaigned for the publication of a formal policy in... Read more

PRESS RELEASE Thursday, 2nd August 2012 Coalition Welcomes New INIS Guidelines for Immigrants Experiencing Domestic Violence The Domestic Violence Coalition has welcomed the publication of new guidelines by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), which contain information on dealing... Read more

Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if domestic violence legislation will be amended to increase eligibility for domestic violence orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I refer the Deputy to my reply... Read more

Nasc is one of nine Irish NGOs that have united as part of The Coalition on Domestic Violence to campaign for changes in immigration law and policy that would help to protect immigrants who experience domestic abuse. Immigrants whose permission to reside in Ireland is based on their marriage or relationship... Read more

Nasc is one of nine Irish NGOs that have united as part of The Coalition on Domestic Violence to host a number of events to brief politicians and civil servants about the effects of domestic violence on migrant women in Ireland. The events, which took place in Dublin on the 5th and 6th of March, provided... Read more