Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an appeal has been received by his Department in relation to the refusal of a visa for a person (details supplied); and if, in view of the strong, substantive and supported grounds of appeal lodged, he will take steps to permit this person to visit their partner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20520/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office in Moscow on 25th April, 2006. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this application was taken on 28th April, 2006. An appeal in respect of this application was received in Moscow on 25th May, 2006 and is awaiting examination by a Visa Appeals Officer. A decision is expected shortly.