Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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1526.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an urgent appeal for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [32000/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a coordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance. Where cases are highlighted by DFA for assistance the Visa Division processes them in as speedy and sympathetic manner as possible.

Following submission of the application on 02 January 2024, the visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin. The reason for this decision was set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant on 18 March 2024. A partial appeal was received on 07 May 2024, but further essential appeal documentation was not submitted until 10 June 2024.

All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is necessary. Guidelines in this regard are posted on our website. Applicants that meticulously follow these guidelines have an improved prospect of receiving a positive decision at first instance.

Processing of this appeal application is ongoing at present. A decision will be issued to the applicants as soon as full consideration has been given by a Visa Appeals Officer.

Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: 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 the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.