Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assist in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9781/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that in a letter dated 15th August 2005 the son of the person referred to by the Deputy requested that she be granted permission to remain in the State on a permanent basis. This letter was acknowledged on the 20th January 2006 and a form was enclosed requesting that he furnish the Immigration Division with further details, including evidence that his mother was in a position to support herself without becoming a burden to the State and that she had private medical insurance. On the 27 November 2006 the form was returned to the Division with a letter indicating that he had been unable to obtain private medical insurance for his mother.

On the 12th December 2006 a letter was forwarded to the individual concerned informing him that in order for his mother to make an application to extend her visiting conditions, it was necessary for him to prove that he had sufficient funds and private medical insurance to maintain her. To date no reply has been received.

The person referred to by the Deputy should contact the Immigration Division of my Department indicating her future intentions and supplying supporting documentation.