Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 229: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a visa to visit here; if he will reconsider his decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3786/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 12 December, 2006. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse the application was taken on 5 January, 2007. The application was refused as the Visa Officer was not satisfied, on the basis of the documentation submitted, that the person in question had demonstrated a sufficient obligation to return home. In addition, it was deemed that the finances shown were insufficient. It is open to the person in question to appeal the refusal decision. Guidelines on making an appeal can be found on my Department's website (www.justice.ie). All appeals must be submitted within two months of the initial decision to refuse.