Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will give permission to a person (details supplied) in County Louth to apply directly for a student visa from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36849/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person concerned attended at their local Immigration Office in late 2004 when they were advised to return with evidence of payment for a college course and evidence of finances.

I understand from the Immigration Division of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy failed to return with the documentation requested. It is the case that as she did not produce the requested documentation, she is therefore residing illegally in the State. The person concerned has continued to remain illegally in the State and the Immigration Division of my Department is dealing with this matter under Section 3 (4) of the Immigration Act 1999.