John McGuinness
Question:1177 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [20442/03]
Written Answers. - Asylum Applications.
The person in question entered the State on 26 April 2002 and claimed asylum. The Refugee Applications Commissioner recommended that his claim be refused and he was informed of this recommendation on the 25 October 2002. He appealed this recommendation. The Refugee Appeals Tribunal affirmed the recommendation and he was informed of this decision on 18 July 2003.
In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, he was informed on 10 September 2003 that it was proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him and was given the following options to make written representations within 15 working days to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform setting out reasons he should be allowed to remain in the State, to voluntarily leave the State or to consent to deportation. His reply is still awaited at present and I expect the case file to be submitted to me for consideration shortly.