2429. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to examine the case of a join family visa renewal (details supplied) for the spouse of an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58757/26]

I can advise the Deputy that the Join Family visa application referred to was created on 02 April 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 15 April 2025 where it awaits examination and processing.

While I acknowledge the personal difficulties an applicant might be experiencing; it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. 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, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery function of my Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.

I can advise the Deputy that requests to expedite an application or for an emergency visa can be made through my Department's Customer Service Portal, which can be accessed at the following link:

portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/

Expediting a visa application is usually confined to time-sensitive instances, such as, if a family member has been hospitalised, in a life-threatening situation, or in the unfortunate event of a bereavement. Each request is considered on its merits; the person concerned should also engage with the relevant Embassy of Ireland, explaining the nature of the emergency and provide any documentary evidence that may be available to them. A full list of Irish embassies is available at the following link:

www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/

Emergency visa applications and requests will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis but will, wherever possible, be processed speedily and sympathetically. In order to be fair to all those who have applied, not all requests to expedite an application can be granted.

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.