Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 715: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when applications for persons (details supplied) will be dealt with. [17472/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The applications referred to by the Deputy were considered and refused by the Visa Officer in Cairo. The decisions were conveyed by letters dated 11 June 2007. Three of the applications were refused because the applicants' relative in Ireland was earning less than the Family Income Supplement limit. The fourth was refused because the Visa Officer considered that the applicant had not shown a sufficient obligation to return home. Further, the Visa Officer was not satisfied that the applicant would adhere to the conditions of a visa if granted.

It is open to all of the applicants to appeal the decision taken in their case. Any such appeal should be submitted within two months of the initial decision.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 716: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa issued to a person (details supplied) can be renewed or extended; the procedure involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17489/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Immigration Division of my Department has recently written to the person concerned requesting documentation in relation to her request for an extension of permission to remain in the State. The application will be further processed upon receipt of these documents.

John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 717: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a visa was refused for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that all documents were furnished; if he will re-access the file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17510/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office on 29th May, 2007. The decision of the Visa Officer to refuse this application was taken on 6th June, 2007. The application was refused because the Visa Officer was not satisfied with the financial evidence provided. The Officer was also of the opinion that the granting of the visa could result in a cost to public funds and public resources. The information supplied with the application contained inconsistencies. And finally there was no work permit supplied with the application.

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.