The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 17th July 2007. They were refused by the Visa Officer on 2nd August 2007.
The applications were refused because it would have been contrary to general policy to approve them and there were no compelling grounds upon which they could be regarded as exceptional. Furthermore insufficient documentation in support of the applications was furnished.
The decision of the Visa Officer may be appealed within two months of the date of decision. In this case before 2nd October. Guidelines on making an appeal can be found on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.