Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate the case and provide the reason for the refusal of an application for a visitors visa to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7836/07]

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 22nd November, 2006. The decision to refuse the application was taken on 29th November, 2006.

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 or would observe the conditions of the visa. Additionally, it was felt that the person in question had not demonstrated a clear link to the reference in Ireland. Finally, the Visa Officer was not satisfied with the letter submitted, in support of the applicants proposed visit, as no dates of travel were included.

An appeal against the initial refusal decision was received on 6th December, 2006. However, following a re-examination of the application the decision to refuse was upheld on 11th December, 2006. As each applicant is entitled to one appeal only, no further review in this matter can be granted; however it is open to the applicant to make a fresh application.