David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Part of the frustration here is that there is much technical detail involved in this procedure.

Deputy Rabbitte mentioned a young man. That young man can make a proposal under IHAP. There is nothing stopping him from doing that. The Act also requires, because the Deputy mentioned something about him not knowing what to do, Tusla to consult a legal adviser in the application for status for an unaccompanied minor. I am sad to say as well that the Deputy is incorrect in this regard.

I must point out the recipients of subsidiary protection can apply for family reunification here, but not in other countries. The Deputy made a number of mistakes in her speech. The Deputy was factually wrong in what she said. That young man can apply under IHAP, and also people in subsidiary protection can apply for family reunification here, but not in other countries. Deputies need to get the facts of what we are talking about right here.

We are concerned about using the resources to assist family members in other countries who are under terrible pressure and to bring them here. I listed the ten countries that we are focusing on that the UNHCR had recommended. That list can change. As I understand it, the list will be reviewed in July. We want to put our resources into those ten countries.

Anyone outside the year that was mentioned can avail of the non-EEA policy document as applied by INIS. Therefore, there is another pathway that the Deputy obviously is not aware of.

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