Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I have heard reports that it is equally difficult to get a business visa. The Minister stated that recognising the British visa is not likely to happen any time soon. However, I suggest this is the obvious and quick solution. Does the Minister realise that we already recognise the British visa in that if one is turned down for a British visa, one is automatically turned down by Ireland? The corollary of that should be that we accept it if it is granted by Britain.

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