2324. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the up-to-date position on join family applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57597/26]

I can advise the Deputy that the Join Family visa applications referred to were created on 27 August 2024. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 05 September 2024 where they await examination and processing.

It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when these applications will be finalised. Applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications. Some applications can take longer than others if the Visa Office needs to seek further information or if the application is made during a busy time of year, e.g. before holiday periods.

The current processing times for Dublin visa decisions is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/

This webpage is updated weekly. Please note, the processing date published on the above page is the oldest date of application currently being processed under a given category. However, it should be noted that the Visa team continue to process and make decisions on applications received after the published processing date. If a particular application takes longer to consider this may prevent the published processing date from advancing.

Applicants are advised not to pay for airline or other travel tickets without having first been issued with a visa. The people will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer.

The people concerned can now directly check the status of their visa applications on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing accounts, at: www.portal.irishimmigration.ie

As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases 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 Question process.