Copied following info from justice.ie these are the answers given on behalf of justice minister Pending applications . 2014 and earlier 2015 2016 2017 2018 to date Total Applications currently on hand 340 ... 330 .. 1,700.. 7,330 .. 2,770 .. 12,470 Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Application...