Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will grant, on a humanitarian basis, an extension of permission to remain here in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21176/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The persons who are the subject of this question were granted C visit visas to enter the State to visit their parent for a period of three months. C visas are granted for visits of less than 90 days. As a consequence it is not the general policy to extend permission to remain to persons who are admitted initially for a period of 90 days or less on a C visa, save in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances. It would appear that the mother of the individuals concerned is seeking an extension of their permission to remain in the State.

A wrap-around information sheet accompanies every visa application form. That sheet makes it clear to the applicant that, in general, persons granted visas for particular purposes are not permitted to remain in the State for any purpose other than that for which the visa was granted.

Every visa applicant is required to state on the application form the dates on which he or she proposes to enter and leave Ireland. He or she is also required to declare that the information supplied is correct and complete.

An application for permission to remain on behalf of the persons who are the subject of this question is currently being processed by the Immigration Division of my Department. A decision in relation to this matter will issue to the applicant shortly.