Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to an application for work visas by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who is seeking same to go to Australia; when these applications will be finally processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22141/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Requirements for entry into Australia are the exclusive responsibility of the Australian authorities. In the circumstances, I would suggest that in the case of applications for work visas, as raised in the Deputy's question, the people concerned should seek clarification directly from the Australian High Commission, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Australia House, Strand, London WC2B4LA, telephone 00449065508900, www.immi.gov.au.

While Australia does have a resident Embassy in Dublin, I understand that it is their High Commission in London that deals with visa applications from Irish citizens resident in Ireland. At the same time the Australian Embassy in Dublin may be able to provide helpful advice. Its contact details are: 7th Floor, Fitzwilton House, Wilton Terrace, Dublin 2, telephone 016645300, www.ireland.embassy.gov.au.