John Perry
Question:452 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on the appeal made by persons (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22915/03]
Written Answers. - Asylum Applications.
The family concerned applied for asylum in the State on 28 July 2000. The mother was informed on 24 May 2002 that the Refugee Applications Commissioner was recommending that she be refused refugee status. She appealed this recommendation. Following the hearing of her appeal, she was subsequently informed on 24 January 2003 that the Refugee Appeals Tribunal had affirmed this recommendation. In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 the mother was informed on 7 March 2003 that it was proposed to make a deportation order in her case and that of her two children. She was given the options of either making representations within 15 working days setting out the reasons why she should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State, leaving the State before the orders are made or consenting to the making of deportation orders. A reply has been received and I expect to make a decision on her case, in tandem with that of her husband, in due course.
The father was informed on 12 December 2001 that the Refugee Applications Commissioner was recommending that he be refused refugee status. He appealed this recommendation. Following the hearing of his appeal, he was subsequently informed on 26 September 2002 that the Refugee Appeals Tribunal had affirmed this recommendation. A notification under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 similar to that which issued to his wife will issue shortly in respect of the father. Upon the 15 working day period for reply elapsing, both cases will be submitted to me for consideration and the family will then be informed of my decision.