Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2023
242. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice the options open to a person who has been granted refugee status and has now been granted under the family reunification unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6226/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI recognise the importance of international protection recipients having their family members reunited with them as soon as possible. To this end my Department engages, where necessary, with applicants for family reunification to ensure that they have every opportunity to meet the requirements of the International Protection Act 2015 in this regard.
Family reunification under Section 56 of the international Protection Act 2015 is open to any individual for whom a refugee or subsidiary protection declaration is in force.
Successful applicants have a period of 12 months from receipt of the permission letter arising from their family reunification application to make arrangements for their family members to come to Ireland. Accordingly, the person concerned is required to enter and reside in the State by the date specified on their permission letter.
