Visa Applications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004

Tuesday, 29 June 2004

Questions (364)

Billy Timmins

Question:

364 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a visa application by a person (details supplied); if this can be dealt with in a speedy manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19157/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The visa application in question, received in my Department on 11 June 2004, was to enable the son of a non-EEA national employed in the State under the work permit scheme to join her. A worker employed under this scheme may be joined by their spouse and minor children after the worker has been in the State for one year and has been offered a contract for a further year. The worker must also be able to fully support the family members in question without the need to have recourse to public funds. The application in question was refused as the supporting documentation did not show that the worker was in a position fully to support her son. It is open to the applicant to appeal against the refusal by writing to the visa appeals officer in my Department. Any appeal should include payslips and P60 as evidence of income.