Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 440: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that under the terms of a tourist visa granted to a person (details supplied), the person concerned will be permitted to remain in Ireland for up to 90 days provided they arrive here before 16 February 2007. [2745/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The visa referred to by the Deputy was endorsed on the passport of the person in question on 17th November, 2006 valid until 16th February, 2007. This permits the individual concerned to travel to Ireland between those two dates only. The visa does not guarantee entry into the State. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry has the authority to grant or deny admission, and to decide on the duration a person may remain in the State. Holders of visit visas may be permitted to remain in the State for a maximum period of ninety days.