Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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40. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11000/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they have no record of a request being received from the person referred to by the Deputy concerning either family reunification or their general immigration status. I am also informed by INIS that the person in question appears to be currently illegal in the State as their permission expired on 10 November 2014.

They should be aware that it is illegal for them under the Immigration Act 2004, to remain in the State without the permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. A person found guilty of such an offence is liable, under Section 13 of the Immigration Act 2004, to a fine not exceeding €3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. In addition, it is apparent that the person concerned has failed to meet the requirements of Section 9 of the Immigration Act 2004, which sets out the obligations of non-nationals in respect of registration.

If the person referred to by the Deputy wishes the Minister to consider their immigration status, they should apply for the appropriate immigration permission as soon as possible. The person concerned should be referred to the INIS website - www.inis.gov.ie - which details the policies, procedures and application process for the various types of immigration permission.