Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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116. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address queries raised by a person (details supplied) on acquiring a visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4469/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to was refused on 10 February, 2016. While it was open to the applicant to appeal that decision within two months of that date, I understand no such appeal was made. I am advised that the person concerned can make a fresh application and should ensure to include all information and supporting documentation which they wish to have taken into consideration.

The Deputy may wish to note that queries may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited .

In addition, members of the public may themselves e-mail queries directly to INIS (visamail@justice.ie).