Nora Owen
Question:280 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will make a decision on an application for asylum by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8947/01]
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280 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will make a decision on an application for asylum by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8947/01]
The Refugee Act, 1996, as amended by the Immigration Act, 1999, and the Illegal Immigrants Trafficking Act, 2000, was commenced in full on 20 November 2000. Under the Act two independent statutory offices were established to consider applications/appeals for refugee status and to make recommendations to the Minister on whether such status should be granted.