Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
522 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite the process in respect of an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35587/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Parliamentary Question No. 149 put down for answer on the 25th October 2007 and No. 179 put down for answer on the 15th November 2007.
I am informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the person in question made a Family Reunification application in February 2007.
The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. This investigation is 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.
Family Reunification applications are dealt with in chronological order and at the present time are taking up to 24 months to process.
