Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on a family reunification application for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3708/06]

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the family reunification application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be processed in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 163 together.

The refugee in question made an application for family reunification in December 2004. The application was forwarded to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for investigation as required under section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996. The commissioner submitted a report on the investigation to my Department in October 2005. Further clarification is being sought in connection with this case. On receipt of a response, a decision will be made in this case.