Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
513. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure to be followed and eligibility for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7024/13]
View answerThe individuals referred to currently have visa applications under consideration. The visa applications were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 5 November 2012. They were referred to the Visa Office in Abuja for processing, as the individuals concerned are currently resident in Nigeria. Preliminary assessments of the applications have been completed and the reference in Ireland has been contacted requesting further documentation. Cases of this type are dealt with in chronological order and comprehensive examination of the applications referred to will take place in due course. The actual processing time for dealing with such applications can vary depending on the particular circumstances of each individual case and the type of investigation required. The nature of the applications referred to by the Deputy require more in depth consideration than straightforward 'visit' visas. 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.
