P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm in writing that a visa was issued to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 to enter the State legally in March 1998 and that a stamp four will be applied to their passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21049/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The person to whom the Deputy refers arrived in Ireland on a valid visa issued subsequent to his parents having been granted permission to remain in the State under the arrangements then in place for the parents of children born in the State. Following his arrival in the State, the person concerned continued to reside here as part of a family unit. A minor child is covered by the permission granted to his/her parents once the minor is resident with his/her parents in the State. On reaching the age of sixteen the minor is required to register with his/her nearest Immigration Officer.

I wish to confirm to the Deputy that a request from the person concerned for permission to remain, in his own right, has been received in my Department. Officials within my Department have written to the person concerned requesting further documentation. On receipt of such documentation, consideration will be given to the request, and the person concerned will be notified accordingly.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to have a visa issued to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has been married since 27 April 2008 to an Irish Citizen and a resident here; if he will ensure that this visa is granted to this person as they are coming to reside with their spouse here, in the context of the relevant documentation authenticating the position being furnished to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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If the individual referred to by the Deputy wishes to reside in Ireland with their spouse, an application for a "Spouse of Irish" visa must be lodged through the Visa Office at the Embassy of Ireland, Moscow. Comprehensive details on how to apply for a visa and the documents required for family members of Irish citizens can be found on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service www.inis.gov.ie.