Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 21 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 2

Written Answers. - Travel Documents.

John Gormley

Question:

243 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding the application by a person (details supplied) for travel documents for their spouse and two children in order to reunify their family; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person's spouse and children have previously suffered assaults in Zimbabwe and face the danger of further assaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14026/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The person in question made an application for family reunification on behalf of his spouse and two children in April 2003. The application has been referred to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended. On receipt of the report of the commissioner on this application I will consider all the issues raised therein.