Bríd Smith
Question:489. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite the visa application of a person (details supplied). [35419/17]
View answerWednesday, 26 July 2017
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application referred to has been processed. The application was refused on 17 July, 2017, and the applicant has been advised of the reasons for the decision.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department 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 the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries relating to visa applications directly to INIS (visamail@justice.ie).
The overall position with regard to the visa regime in respect of Libyan nationals is set out in my response to Parliamentary Questions no. 64 and 75 of 12 July last.