Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
827 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of an application for family reunification in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/08]
View answerI am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made an application for Family Reunification in September 2004.
The application was forwarded to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. The Commissioner forwarded a report to my Department in January 2006.
A separate report has also been requested from the Department of Social and Family Affairs. Upon receipt of this report the application will be considered and a decision will issue in due course.
829 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29819/08]
View answerI refer the Deputy to reply to Parliamentary Question No.199 of 21 February 2008.
I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a family reunification application in November 2007.
The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation has been completed and the Commissioner has forwarded a report to my Department.
This application will be considered by my Department and a decision will issue in due course.
