Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2004
162 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 18 May 2004, if a visa will be granted to a person (details supplied) on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29543/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy position regarding the visa application in question is as outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question Number 369 of 18 May 2004. I am not aware of any exceptional circumstances over and above that of other persons in a similar situation which would warrant a reconsideration of the case. The Deputy will note from my reply of 18 May 2004 that both parents of the person in question abused the Irish visa system for the purpose of gaining entry to the State.
163 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for a holiday visa (details supplied). [29556/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that the visa application in question was approved on 15 November 2004.
