Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 125: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the procedure for the issuing of visas to Third World country students wishing to choose Ireland as a base for studying the English language; the processing time for such student visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25518/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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My Department processes visas for non-EEA nationals who are visa required. The procedure for the issuing of such visas to students wishing to choose Ireland as a base for studying the English language is reviewed on an ongoing basis including the consideration with regards to risk assessment and processing arrangements.

Regarding processing times for visa applications, in our dedicated overseas offices such visa applications are processed typically in two to three weeks. Applications referred to Dublin are generally being turned around within five days of receipt in Dublin.