Mary Coughlan
Question:81 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Justice when it is proposed to fully implement the Refugee Act as passed in June 1996; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11061/97]
Vol. 478 No. 3
81 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Justice when it is proposed to fully implement the Refugee Act as passed in June 1996; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11061/97]
The implementation of this legislation involves a number of detailed measures on which work is well advanced. These include the preparation of regulations, the recruitment of staff, securing accommodation, dealing with the present backlog of applications and setting up a system of legal aid for asylum-seekers.