Dáil Éireann - Volume 626 - 07 November, 2006

Written Answers. - Residency Permits.

Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the number of applications for residency visas over the past ten years; the number of applicants; the number approved; the number withdrawn; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36090/06]

  Mr. McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and could not be compiled in the time available for answering Parliamentary Questions. However, I am arranging to have the information compiled and will write to the Deputy as soon as possible.

[1917] Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of residency visas issued to non-EEA nationals over the past five years; if such visas have been revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36091/06]

  Mr. McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and could not be compiled in the time available for answering Parliamentary Questions. However, I am arranging to have the information compiled and will write to the Deputy as soon as possible.