Reunification Applications.

Thursday, 21 October 2004

Questions (170)

Finian McGrath

Question:

170 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider his decision regarding a reunification application by persons (details supplied); and if assistance will be given to the persons’ family. [25863/04]

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Written answers

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

As I stated in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 161 on 14 October 2004, applications for family reunification for dependent members of a refugee's family are considered under section18(4) of the Refugee Act 1996. If dependency is proved such applications may be granted at my discretion. In this case the six people concerned did not qualify for family reunification as the refugee did not provide evidence that they were dependent on her. It is open to the refugee to submit further documentation proving dependency. If new information is received further consideration will be given to the application.