Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 582: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that Indian citizens have in securing visas to visit Ireland for tourism and business purposes; his views on whether this is impacting negatively on trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29593/09]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform has primary responsibility for visa and immigration issues. There is a dedicated visa office in New Delhi staffed by experienced officials from the Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform who have full decision making powers for all visa types including visa appeals.

I am not aware of any difficulties that Indian citizens have in securing visas where their documentation is in order.