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* Scheme is open for online applications for those who don’t have a current permission to reside in Ireland.
* Applications will be accepted for six months until 31 July 2022.
* Primary applicants must have a period of four years undocumented residence in the State, or three years in the case of those with children.
* Successful applicants will receive immigration permission, access to the labour market and can begin path to citizenship.
The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee, TD, has today opened the scheme to regularise thousands of undocumented migrants and their families who are living in Ireland.
There is no reliable data on the number of undocumented persons in the State, but studies suggest there could be up to 17,000 undocumented persons including up to 3,000 children and that many could be in employment, although likely low paid employment.
Online applications for the scheme will be accepted from 10:00am today for six months until 31st July 2022, when the scheme will close. Applications can be made online at https://inisonline.jahs.ie
The scheme will enable applicants, and their eligible dependentswhere the specific criteria is met, to remain and reside in the State and to regularise their residency status.
Opening the scheme, Minister McEntee stated,
“I am delighted to now be able to open the once-in-a-generation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants and their family members living in Ireland. The scheme has been welcomed by those who have been contributing to our society for years but were seeking a way of regularising their status here in Ireland.
I firmly believe this scheme will improve the lives of thousands of people across the country who contribute to our society, enrich our culture and work in our economy, but unfortunately still live in the legal shadows.
People come to Ireland to make a better life for themselves and their families and they can find themselves undocumented for many reasons.
This scheme will provide an opportunity for those who meet its criteria to remain and reside in the State and to become part of mainstream Irish society rather than living on its margins.”
Primary applicants who are eligible under the scheme will:
* Have a period of 4 years residence in the State without an immigration permission, or 3 years in the case of those with minor children, immediately prior to the date on which the scheme opens for applications;
* Be permitted to include a spouse, civil partner or defacto partner and eligible children aged 18 – 23 years who must have been living with the principal applicant for 2 years immediately prior to the date on which the Scheme opens for applications;
* Be granted a Stamp 4 immigration permission that allows for unrestricted access to the labour market; and
* Have years of residence with that permission reckonable for the purposes of pursuing Irish citizenship by way of naturalisation.
Those with an existing Deportation Order can apply, if they meet the minimum undocumented residence requirement. Applicants must meet standards regarding good character and criminal record/behaviour and not pose a threat to the State. Having convictions for minor offences will not, by itself, result in disqualification.
People with expired student permissions will also be able to apply, if they meet the minimum undocumented residence requirement.
Minister McEntee added, “People who are in an undocumented situation are burdened with a great deal of stress and uncertainty regarding their position in society. Unfortunately, they also may be more vulnerable to exploitation due to their precarious legal situation.
In an effort to reach those migrant communities most likely to benefit from the scheme, my Department will engage in a targeted communications campaign during the six month application window.
The support of key organisations working directly with people and families who find themselves in these circumstances will also be crucial in encouraging people to come forward and participate in the scheme.”
Further details regarding the qualifying criteria, the required documentation, and how to apply for the scheme are available on the Department’s immigration website at www.irishimmigration.ie/regularisation-of-long-term-undocumented-migrant-scheme
As previously announced by the Minister, international protection applicants who have an outstanding application for international protection and have been in the asylum process for a minimum of 2 years will have a separate application process.
The International Protection Office will contact potentially eligible applicants shortly with further details.
Applicants must meet standards regarding good character and criminal record/behaviour and not pose a threat to the State. Having convictions for minor offences will not, of itself, result in disqualification.
* 122 Gardaí attested today with a further 26 to attest in the coming weeks
* Minister encourages all those interested in joining An Garda Síochána, and particularly women and those from minority communities, to consider applying in upcoming recruitment competition
The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has welcomed the attestations of 122 members of An Garda Síochána at the Garda College, Templemore, today. The newly attested members have now completed their training and will be placed in Garda Divisions throughout the country. A further 26 trainees are currently restricting movements in line with public health guidelines and will be attested in the coming weeks.
Minister McEntee said: “I wish to commend the newly attested members of An Garda Síochána who, in joining the ranks today, have demonstrated their commitment to providing a trusted and effective policing service that is valued for the public service it provides. The continued and determined response by the members of An Garda Síochána to the COVID-19 pandemic has been exemplary and their dedication to providing a safe and dependable policing service for the people of Ireland during these challenging times is greatly appreciated by us all. In particular, Operation Faoiseamh has actively sought to connect with victims of domestic abuse, who are amongst those who are most vulnerable to the circumstances of the pandemic.”
While recruitment has been impacted over the last two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, this month’s attestations will bring the total number of members of An Garda Síochána to approximately 14,411, a substantial increase from 12,943 Garda members in 2016. A further 235 trainees are currently in training.
Budget 2022 reflects the commitment of Government to ensuring that our communities are safe and that An Garda Síochána has the resources required to operate effectively. The budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of over €2 billion for 2022. This includes provision for the recruitment of 800 new Garda recruits and 400 Garda staff in 2022 – an additional 1,200 personnel. A new recruitment competition is due to be launched shortly.
The Minister further added, “It is vital that everyone in our society sees members of their own communities serving in An Garda Síochána. I know that the Garda Commissioner and all members of An Garda Síochána are dedicated to increasing diversity within the organisation. 27% of those attesting this week are female while 21 of the Gardaí were born outside the State, including from Poland, Brazil, Ukraine and Lithuania amongst other countries. This is very welcome. The new recruitment campaign provides a very valuable opportunity to further increase diversity within the organisation and I would urge anyone with an interest in joining our national police service – and in particular women and members of minority communities – to consider applying when the competition opens.”
Cannabis and other illegal narcotics, with a street value of over €330,000 have been seized by Revenue at two premises in Co. Dublin.
Using sniffer dogs, Revenue officers have sized 15.5kgs of herbal cannabis, 5,528 Zopiclone tablets, a small quantities of CMC crystals, hash cakes, butane honey oil, cannabis resin, cannabis oil and LSD tablets, all hidden in various parcels.
Same parcels originated initially in the USA, Canada, Spain, UK and Holland, were labelled as other items such as Tea, Christmas gifts, Coffee Beans, Textiles and Food Stuffs.
According to Revenue Officers, these parcels were destined for addresses in counties Tipperary, Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, and Wexford.
Further investigations into the drugs seizures remain ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing for information after the death of a man aged in his 70s, following a collision in Co Tipperary.
We understand that the victim, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a motor vehicle, while crossing on Castle Street in Cahir, at approximately 5:50pm yesterday evening.
The man was quickly rushed to Cork University Hospital, where he was later, sadly, pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. The area of Castle Street in the town, overnight, remained closed to facilitate a technical examination and local diversions this morning, via the Cahir by-pass, remain in position.
Cahir Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, particularly any road users who may have dash cam video, to immediately contact Cahir Garda Station Tel. No. 052 744 5630 or the Garda Confidential Line on Tel. No. 1800 666 111 or indeed any Garda Station.
Gardaí seize cocaine following a search in North Tipperary on St Tibbs Eve, (yesterday December 23rd).
The search by Gardai, in Roscrea, undertaken as part of ‘Operation Tara’ yesterday morning seized 47 grams (approx. 1.66 ounces) of cocaine, latter with an estimated street value of €4,700, together with other drug paraphernalia, including a weighing scales.
While to-date no arrests have been made at this stage of the investigation, Gardai are understood to be following a definite line (pardon the pun) of enquiry.
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