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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) has implemented immediate measures to reduce queues that have begun to build up over the past few weeks at its public office.
What does the change mean? The GNIB will prioritize services as follows:
Background: Long queues in the autumn are a chronic problem because of the influx of students registering for the new school year. Students and foreign employees are required to appear in person at the GNIB for registration and biometrics taking, causing long wait times and delays. Last fall, the pileup led to people being turned away at the office after queuing overnight. The same pattern had started to emerge this year, which has prompted the GNIB to take action.
BAL Analysis: The measures should reduce congestion at the GNIB office and prevent overnight queues. BAL will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in the United Kingdom. For additional information, please contact uk@bal.com.
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