I propose to take Questions Nos. 395 and 396 together.
The procedures in respect of applications for family reunification from family members of persons in respect of whom a declaration of refugee status is in force are set out in section 18 of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended.
Section 18 provides that a person who has been recognised as a refugee can apply to the Minister for permission to enable a member of his or her family to enter and reside in the State. The Minister is required to refer such an application to the Refugee Applications Commissioner for the purposes of investigating the application and submitting a report thereon. This report sets out the relationship between the refugee and the person who is the subject of the application and also deals with the domestic circumstances of the person.