Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 311: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/04]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The visa application in question was in respect of a non-EEA national who wished to join his wife who is employed in the State under the work permit scheme. A worker employed under this scheme may be joined by their spouse and minor children, after the worker has been in the State for one year and has been offered a contract for a further year. The worker must also be able to fully support the family members in question without the need to have recourse to public funds. The application in question was refused as the supporting documentation did not show that the worker was in a position to fully support her husband.

It is open to the applicant to appeal against the refusal by writing to the visa appeals officer in my Department, enclosing up to date pay slips or a P60 as evidence of the worker's income. A recent bank statement showing at least three months transactions should also be submitted in support of the appeal.