Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 319: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the appeal for family reunification for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4732/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The refugee in question made a family reunification application in respect of his second wife, her son and his two adult children in December 2003. This application was refused in March 2005.

An appeal against this decision was subsequently lodged. A decision has been recently been made on this application and the person in question has been informed of same.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 321: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for family reunification in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4747/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person in question made an application on behalf of family members in February 2005. The application was refused in January 2006.

My Department has received no correspondence on a request for review of this case to date. If additional information or documentary evidence are submitted, the application will then be reviewed.