Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Jun 1998

Vol. 491 No. 6

Written Answers. - Visa Applications.

Jim Higgins

Question:

247 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason an application for a visa has been refused by his Department in relation to a person (details supplied) who has already been granted a work permit by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. [12815/98]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

The applicant was refused an entry visa to the UK and in line with public policy, which is taken to include the protection of the common travel area, an entry visa to this State was refused.