Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 396: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a visa will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11723/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The visa application in question was received in my Department on 19 April 2004 from a non- EEA national for the stated purpose of joining her spouse in the State. The applicant's husband has been in the State for several years and has now acquired citizenship.

Having given full consideration to the matter the visa was refused because my Department was not satisfied on the basis of documentation provided that an adequate relationship history existed between the applicant and the reference in Ireland. No details were provided as to how the parties met or the context in which the marriage took place.

The reasons for the refusal were sent to the applicant on 22 July 2004. Owing to the lapse in time since the application was received and owing to the changed circumstances regarding the immigration status of the applicant's husband, it will be necessary to make a fresh application with up to date supporting documentation and the matter will be considered anew.