Dáil debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements

 

5:50 pm

Photo of Joan CollinsJoan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to address our policy on visa applications, which is linked to our migration policy. I invited a person from Pakistan over to Ireland two years ago. His visa application was, however, refused. It was stated that the visa documentation submitted was deemed to be false and there was not satisfaction that the event to which the person was invited would take place. All the immigration section had to do was ring me to find out if that event was taking place. That was not done and this person's application for a visa and entry to the country was refused on that basis. I wrote to the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade about this issue. I would like a reply, because it is a disgrace that people are being treated this way.

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