Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
747. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide further information explaining the reason the spouse of an Irish citizen (details supplied) was refused a travel visa on the grounds that there were inconsistencies in information supplied; if there is any scope to appeal this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13106/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe visa application referred to by the Deputy was made by a person who wished to visit their spouse in Ireland. It was received in the Visa Office in New Delhi, on 10 February 2014. Following full consideration, the Visa Officer decided to refuse the application on 18 February 2014. Full information regarding the inconsistency referred to by the Deputy was provided in the refusal letter which issued to the applicant. No appeal is permitted in this case. As stated in the declaration signed by all visa applicants, any false or misleading information may result in the refusal of the application without the right of appeal. Queries in relation to general immigration matters may be made directly to INIS 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 INIS is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.
