Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons that persons (details supplied) have being refused a visa to visit their son in Ireland in view of the fact that he has never had any dependancy on the State in the twelve years that he has resided in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20679/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The persons referred to by the Deputy created a 'C type', i.e. short-stay, visa application on-line on 7 March, 2012. Following full consideration by a Visa Officer the application was refused on 11 April, 2012 as the reason for applying for the visa was contrary to general policy. Visas are not generally granted to dependent family members over the age of 18 to join persons granted residency in the State. Prior to a decision being reached clarification in relation to the type of visa being applied for in this case was sought from the reference in the State and it became apparent that the actual purpose of the journey to Ireland was different to that described in the visa application.

It is of course open to the person concerned to submit an appeal visa application prior to 11 June 2012. If doing so, the applicant should address the above-mentioned issue.