Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2026
357. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the application of a person (details supplied), can he provide clarity on what is meant by "evidence of activities in the State for a continuous period of five years"; the activities that can provide this evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48471/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn order to qualify for permanent residence under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, an applicant must demonstrate that they have resided in the State with their Union citizen or UK national partner in accordance with the Regulations for a continuous period of five years.
Evidence of activities in the State refers to how the Union Citizen is exercising their rights through employment, self employment, studies and sufficient resources. Examples of the type of proof for each are set out on the checklist on the EUTR3 form, but may include documents such as payslips, bank statements, letter from college and medical insurance.
In the case referred to by the Deputy, the applicant was asked on 13 January 2026 to provide evidence of the UK national's activities in the State for a continuous period of 5 years, together with proof of address for both parties for 2021. As the requested proofs of address were not provided, it was proposed to refuse the application and the application was subsequently refused on 4 June 2026.
The applicant was also advised of their right to seek a review of the decision in accordance with Regulation 19 of the 2015 Regulations.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: :IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie.which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
