Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review his Department's refusal of a visa application for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will give consideration to this person. [26025/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The visa application was received in June 2005. Having given full consideration to the matter the visa was refused because my Department was not satisfied on the basis of the documentation provided that an adequate relationship history existed between the applicant and the reference in Ireland.

In order to prevent abuses of the system, in so far as is possible and without unduly interfering with the Irish citizen's private circumstances, the immigration division will seek to establish various matters. These include the context in which the marriage took place, the validity of the marriage and whether the couple are residing in a family unit. This may involve requesting supporting documentation as evidence of the relationship or an interview by the immigration authorities of either or both parties.

An appeal of the decision to refuse the visa application was subsequently submitted. However, based on the additional documentation supplied, the visa appeals officer was unable to conclude that the initial decision should be overturned. Consequently the application was refused on appeal.

Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position concerning a visa application for a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if a visa will be issued as speedily as possible. [26027/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I can advise the Deputy that the visa applications in question have been approved.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a holiday visa application for a person (details supplied). [26028/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The application referred to by the Deputy has not been lodged with the visa section of my Department to date. If, and when, it is received it will be examined in line with the usual criteria for such an application.