Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to visa applications from persons from the Philippines to visit Ireland; the length of time it takes to process such visas in the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36187/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The initial processing of visa applications from Filipino nationals is handled by the Honorary Consulate of Ireland, Manila. In general such applications are then forwarded to the Visa Office, Dublin for consideration. Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. Although the INIS website states that visa applications are processed in six to eight weeks, in fact most applications are processed much faster than that. Currently "visit" visa applications referred to Dublin are generally being decided upon within ten to fifteen working days of receipt in Dublin.