Immigration and Residence in Ireland: discussion document deadline

national | racism & migration related issues | event notice Saturday July 09, 2005 17:22 by Michael McDowell - every migrants' friend

Deadline Today:
Outline Policy proposals for an Immigration and Residence Bill

Immigration and Residence in Ireland: discussion document

Outline Policy proposals for an Immigration and Residence Bill

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is currently working on the development of an Immigration and Residence Bill. A discussion document entitled 'Immigration and Residence in Ireland' has been published by the Minister. It sets out the range of issues to be considered and indicates how they are likely to be dealt with in the forthcoming legislation and in future policy.

Full document available for download from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform website
http://www.justice.ie/80256E010039C5AF/vWeb/pcJUSQ6BDEKH-en

A summary available at
http://www.justice.ie/80256E010039C5AF/vWeb/pcJUSQ6BDERE-en

The minister would welcome comments on the issues concerned. Contributions will be considered in the developments of immigration policy as well as in development of the proposed new immigrant legislation.

The closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday 29 July 2005.

Submissions should be sent by post in an envelope marked Immigration and Residence in Ireland to: Immigrant and Citizenship Policy Unit,
The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform,
13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.

Submissions may also be sent by email to: immigrationpolicy@justice.ie