Waiting times reduced for marriage of convenience interviews in Cork and Kerry

HSE said a review of processing arrangements has reduced waiting times for the interviews, which are conducted where immigration concerns arise in proposed marriages

Hundreds of weddings in the Cork and Kerry region could be hit with delays because of the delay in interviews for marriages of convenience.

The waiting time for marriage of convenience interviews in Cork and Kerry has been reduced to six months following a review, according to the HSE.

Such interviews are held where at least one half of a couple is from outside the EU, in a bid to ensure the proposed marriage is not taking place to enable one or both parties to the marriage to gain immigration status.