Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 May 2018
132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to previous parliamentary questions and the replies thereto in the case of a person (details supplied) if the ban on Libyan nationals is to be lifted in the near future and that they must return to Italy permanently to see their spouse notwithstanding the need for their professional expertise here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21949/18]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the categories of applicants who may be considered for visa processing has been extended in recent days following a review of the restrictions in place up to that point.
As previously advised, it is open to the applicant to make a fresh application including all supporting information or documentation they wish to have taken into consideration. As indicated in my response to previous parliamentary questions, I would suggest that this avenue be pursued.
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 directly to visamail@justice.ie.
