Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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264. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a holiday visa can be extended in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3123/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person referred to by the Deputy has not submitted an application for an extension of visitor permission.

It should be noted that it is not the general policy of INIS to extend visitor permission in the State.  This applies to both visa and non-visa required nationals.  It is only in cases where the person's circumstances have changed since the grant of the visa or entry to the State that an application for an extension of visitor's permission would be considered.

Further information can be found on the INIS website at

Per the above if the applicant wishes to apply they should make a written application to:

Extension of Visitors Permission

Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service

PO Box 12695

Dublin 2

In order to ensure efficient processing the person concerned must include the following in their application:

1. A full copy of the person’s current passport showing how they entered the State and the entry stamp

2. A detailed account of the reason for the request including documentary supporting evidence e.g. medical reports

3. How much extra time is required?

4. Any family members resident in the State and their current circumstances i.e. studying or working

5. Any other information you would consider important to your application

6. Evidence of private medical insurance (if request on medical grounds)

7. Contact telephone number and contact e-mail address.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose.  This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.