Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 388: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused a visitor visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The visa application referred to by the Deputy was for the stated purposes of enabling a non-EEA national travel for a holiday to the State.

An initial assessment was made by a visa officer who sought further documentation from the references in Ireland by letter dated 18 April 2005. Further supporting documentation was provided but the visa officer was not satisfied based on all of the information provided that the applicant would observe the conditions and return home after the length of time applied for.

If the applicant still wishes to travel he may appeal this refusal by writing to the visa appeals officer in my Department and submit any additional documentation that it is felt may address the reason for refusal outlined above.