Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 245: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reasons for refusal for two applications for business visas for a trade delegation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4104/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 4 January, 2007. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse the applications was taken on 30 January, 2007. The applications were refused as the Visa Officer was not satisfied, on the basis of the documentation submitted, that the persons in question had demonstrated a sufficient obligation to return home or that they would observe the conditions of the visa. In addition, the individuals concerned failed to submit any evidence of their finances. It is open to the applicants to appeal the refusal decisions. Comprehensive 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 refusal decision.