The Department of Justice estimates that approximately 150 people will be granted permission to enter Ireland through family reunification and visa applications for Afghan nationals on-hand.
Last week, the Irish Government announced that up to 150 Afghan nationals would be allocated additional places under the Irish Refugee Protection Program (IRPP). All places on this programme have now been allocated. A statement made by the Department of Foreign Affairs noted that priority was given to those working on human rights issues, including the rights of women and girls, as well as those working with NGOs and European and international organisations.
This allocation was in addition to 45 visas already approved in previous days for Afghans in similar circumstances.
For more information, see:
Department of Justice Immigration notice on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
