Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 473: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for a student visa by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20716/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The visa application in question was received in my Department on 6 April 2005. The application sought to enable a non-EEA national come to Ireland to undertake a 24-week, full-time English course.

The visa officer who assessed the application was not satisfied that the applicant's profile established the relevance of undertaking a course of study in English. No evidence of previous educational history was provided with the application. It was also noted that the applicant had not provided satisfactory information regarding obligations of a social, economic or professional nature to ensure that she would return following the course of study. Based on the information provided, the visa officer was not satisfied that the applicant would adhere to the conditions of the visa and refused the application.

The notification of refusal was advised to the Department of Foreign Affairs on 7 June 2005 and the passport was returned to that Department. The applicant may contact the Department of Foreign Affairs in order to collect the passport by calling the following number 01-6331000 any Monday to Friday from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.