Dáil Éireann - Volume 647 - 19 February, 2008

Written Answers. - Visa Applications.

Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6104/08]

[765]   Deputy Brian Lenihan: The person referred to by the Deputy attended his local Immigration Office on the 8th January 2008 and was granted permission to remain on Student conditions until 31st December 2008.

Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps, to have an application for a visa in respect of a person (details supplied), who wishes to visit this country, immediately expedited, particularly in the context where this person has visited this country for two previous three month stays, during which they abided by all rules and regulations governing the granting of such visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6107/08]

  Deputy Brian Lenihan: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the application referred to was approved on 5 February 2008.