John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 648: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a visa will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16742/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office in Dublin on 7th June, 2007. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this application was taken on 14th June, 2007.

The application was refused because the Visa Officer could not be satisfied, on the basis of the documentation supplied, that the applicant had demonstrated a sufficient obligation to return home following the visit. In addition no clear link to the reference was shown and the finances provided were not deemed sufficient. The Visa Officer was also not satisfied the applicant would observe the conditions of the visa. Finally there were inconsistencies in the information provided.

It is open to the applicant to appeal this decision; however, to date, no appeal has been received. All appeals must be submitted within two months of the initial refusal decision.