Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
1022. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if a PLC course can be attended by a person (details supplied) in the Institute of Further and Higher Education in Carlow, based on her residency status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1490/25]
View answerMatters relating to eligibility criteria and access to further education and training (FET) courses are the responsibility of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).
I have been informed by that Department that access to FET courses for those who are not citizens of Ireland, or citizens of a member state in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, are dependent on their immigration or refugee status in Ireland.
I can advise the Deputy that the immigration permission of the person concerned has expired, and that they have submitted an application for renewal of their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card in December 2024.
A request for further information issued to the person concerned on 03 January 2025 via their online account. The application will be progressed once the requested information is received.
