John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be approved and expedited on the basis of their marriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14807/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An application for residency in the State on the basis of marriage to an Irish national was received from the person in question in January 2006. Applications of this kind, in fairness to all other such applicants, are dealt with in strict chronological order. It should be noted that marriage to an Irish national does not confer an automatic right of residence in the State.

The application in question is currently being processed. A decision will be made after full consideration of all circumstances particular to this case.