Written answers

Thursday, 31 January 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Visa Applications

5:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 246: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in the matter of the application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2955/08]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned, along with his spouse made an application for asylum in the State on 28 September 1997. On 11 November 1997 the spouse gave birth to a child. They subsequently withdrew their asylum application and sought residency on the basis of parentage of an Irish born child and this was approved. On the 11 October 2004 the person in question became a naturalised Irish citizen. Accordingly, the entitlement to seek family reunification under the Refugee Act does not apply in this case.

As the family members in question are visa required nationals, it is open to them to make visa applications to enter the State. They can then outline their circumstances and provide supporting documentation to accompany their visa applications. To date, visa applications on behalf of the three persons in question have not been made.

The person in question has been in correspondence with the Immigration Division of my Department regarding his family circumstances. A reply will issue shortly.

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