Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 612: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government policy or policies which are referred to or affected when a visa application for a family member's visit is refused or an application for family reunification is denied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28112/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A Visit Visa is refused only when the applicant does not meet the specific criteria necessary. The requirements are clearly outlined in my Department's website www.justice.ie

Family Reunification applications for refugees are examined as required by section 18 of the Refugee Act, 1996 and a decision is made based on the criteria contained within its provisions. An information leaflet on Family Reunification is also available on my Department's website.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 613: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the position of a person (details supplied) in County Galway regarding their application to remain here. [28113/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I would refer the Deputy to the replies I gave to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 325 of Tuesday, 9 May, 2006; 193 of Thursday, 18 May, 2006; 200 of Thursday, 29 June, 2006; and 582 & 599 of Tuesday, 4 July, 2006. The position is unchanged.

The person in question consented, in writing, to the making of deportation orders in respect of her and her children. A decision in this case will issue in the near future.

The person referred to by the Deputy is a citizen of Brazil and is not visa required to enter this State. As a non-visa required national seeking to work in Ireland, the applicant is advised to refer to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's website (www.entemp.ie) for details of the Work Authorisation and Work Permit Schemes, under which the applicant may be eligible for consideration.