Written answers
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Department of Justice and Equality
Visa Agreements
Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal East, Labour)
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995. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify any regulations surrounding an individual who has overstayed a visa in Ireland but has subsequently left the country, and who then applies for a visitor visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1185/25]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that the central concern in deciding on visa applications, as with all visa services worldwide, is to strike an appropriate balance between protecting the country's vital national interests by maintaining an effective immigration regime while at the same time facilitating travel for those who meet the criteria.
It should be noted that should any person, who has a negative immigration history, make a visa application to travel to Ireland their application will be assessed on its own merits taking all relevant information into consideration at that time. Their prior immigration history is a matter of record but does not preclude them from seeking a visa in the future.
As part of the visa application process applicants must provide details of any instances where they have been refused entry, deported from or overstayed in the State or any other country. They must also provide details of any criminal convictions in any country.
My Departments website clearly advises all applicants that if they include false or misleading information or documents in their application they may be refused. They are also advised that in some circumstances, they may not be allowed to appeal the visa decision and may be prevented from being granted an Irish visa for five years.
Further information is available on my Department’s website at the following link:
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