Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be given on an application by a person (details supplied) for a visa to enter the country; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this file arrived in Dublin on 27 November 2006; if his attention has further been drawn to the urgency of reuniting these persons in time for Christmas 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42780/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question was approved on 7th December, 2006.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 14 November 2006, if he will expedite the holiday visa of a person (details supplied) who wishes to visit Dublin for Christmas 2006. [42241/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question has now been approved.