Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
495. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if urgent clarification can be given as to the next steps to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied), who has a valid work permit, had a visa but was unable to travel due to a family member being gravely ill; if a visa can be reissued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25710/23]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that the person referred to was granted a visa to enter the state which was valid for the period 26 October 2022 to 26 April 2023. As the person was unable to travel during this period of validity, they must apply for a new visa to enter the state.
When making this new application, the person referred to should include the reasons why they were unable to travel on the previous visa and should submit any relevant documentation in support of this.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie) 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 is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
