Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be reviewed. [5159/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The application in question was to enable the husband of a non-EEA national to come and reside with her in the State. The non-EEA national concerned was granted permission to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish born child from 2001. Having given full consideration to the application the visa officer was not satisfied that an adequate relationship history existed prior to the marriage. The financial information provided led the visa officer to conclude that insufficient finances were available.

The general policy provision which does not allow persons granted residency on the basis of parentage of an Irish born child be joined in the State by other family was also considered appropriate in this case. An appeal against the refusal of the visa application was received but the visa appeals officer, having re-examined the visa application and additional information provided, upheld the original decision. No further review can be facilitated at this time. It is open to the applicant to make a fresh application enclosing up to date supporting documentation and the application will be considered anew.