Vol. 570 No. 2
490 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to have members of their immediate family join them from Pakistan; if the application will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18552/03]
Visa applications for the family members of the person in question have yet to be lodged. On receipt of the visa applications their cases will be considered.
491 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a permit will be extended to stay here for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the timeframe involved for such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18553/03]
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 107 of the 26 June 2003. A decision on this person's application to renew their temporary leave to remain in the State is expected very shortly.
