4061. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he will take to address concerns related to the approval of visa applications made by Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61520/26]

4070. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any engagement he has had with the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the refusal of visas for Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61528/26]

4072. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any review ongoing within his Department in relation to the refusal of visas for Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61525/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 4061, 4070 and 4072 together.

I am conscious of the extremely challenging humanitarian situation in Palestine and, in particular, the devastating impact the conflict has had on students, educational opportunities and the higher education system, including the destruction of institutions in Gaza and the broader challenges facing higher education across Palestine.

I remain committed to ensuring that the importance of educational opportunities for Palestinian students is understood across Government.

However, the granting of visas is a matter for the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and this Department has no role in the visa application process. Visa applications are assessed by the relevant authorities on a case-by-case basis and on their individual merits, in accordance with Irish immigration law and the applicable legislative and policy framework.