Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 June 2012
122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which visa or residency status can be extended in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28878/12]
View answerI am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that an application for permission to remain in the State was received from the person concerned on 7th June 2012.
I understand that the person is seeking permission to remain in the State to pursue a course of studies. Applications are dealt with in chronological order and INIS will be in contact with the person shortly.
Queries in relation to general immigration matters may be made directly to INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
