Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2026
583. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 359 of 2 July 2026, to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53601/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs previously advised, the Alternative Residence Permission is not intended to replace Temporary Protection but rather to provide an additional pathway for beneficiaries who meet the eligibility criteria and who wish to remain in the State independently of Temporary Protection.
Persons who do not meet the eligibility criteria for that permission will continue to benefit from Temporary Protection, together with the rights attaching to that status, for so long as the Temporary Protection Directive remains in effect.
Temporary Protection is currently in effect until 4 March 2027. On 25 June 2026, the European Commission proposed a further extension until 4 March 2028. That proposal is currently under consideration by the Council of the European Union.
In relation to the Deputy’s questions regarding family reunification, each application is considered on the facts of the case and in accordance with the applicable legislation and published policy. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the likely outcome of a hypothetical or prospective application.
