Residency Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (475)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

472 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the religious, ethnic and cultural division which originally forced a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to seek asylum here; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these dangers still exist and that a return to their native land will be life threatening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8426/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer to my replies to Questions Nos. 171 of 23 October 2003 and 173 of 6 November 2003 concerning this case. A decision in this case will be made having regard to the factors specified in section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and to the prohibition on refoulement contained in section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended. The persons concerned will be informed of my decision in due course.