Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:110 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 346 of 6 April 2004, if a visa will be granted to the person (details supplied). [12338/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 29 April 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
An appeal against the refusal of the visa application in question was received in my Department on 20 April 2004. The visa appeals officer who examined the application took into account the information provided in the application, the applicant's ties and general circumstances in her country of origin, her immigration history, as well as the relative attractiveness and feasibility of the applicant remaining in the State. The Department's approach in these matters is informed by past experience, including experience of abuse of the system. In this instance, the visa appeals officer formed the opinion that it would not be reasonable to conclude that the applicant would observe the conditions attached to the visa and the decision to refuse the application was upheld. It is, of course, open to the applicant to make a fresh application with up to date supporting documentation and the matter will be considered anew.