Visa applications now accepted for family reunification

Dublin resident Sebastian Buquet previously spoke to the 'Irish Examiner' about the problems faced by people like his wife, who should have joined him in Ireland in February but was prevented from doing so by visa restrictions.  

Visa applications will now be accepted for essential family reunification, under changes announced by the Minister for Justice on Thursday.

Last week, the Immigrant Council of Ireland raised concerns about how the current travel and visa restrictions, imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, affected immigrants.