Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Entry and Residence Permits . Consultation on entry permits
Summary
The Minister said Foreign Affairs is involved when visas are required, and the departments consult informally when doubts arise; there are no formal procedures.
asked the Minister for Justice what consultation takes place between his Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs in the co-ordination of entry permits for people coming from Third World countries seeking education in this State; and if he will outline the procedure involved.
Comment on this
: The Department of Foreign Affairs only come into the picture where visas are required. If there is any doubt as to whether a visa should be granted, my Department are consulted either orally or in writing. Each case is of course, dealt with as it arises and there are no formalised procedures.
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