Mary Upton
Question:183 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will give an update on an application for refugee status for a person (details supplied). [13850/04]
View answerWednesday, 12 May 2004
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I understand the Deputy's question refers to an application for naturalisation and not an application for refugee status.
An application for naturalisation was received in the citizenship section of my Department from the person concerned on 13 May 2003. Such applications are currently taking approximately 18 months to process. Consequently, it is likely that the application of the person concerned will be finalised in late 2004.
As soon as I have reached a decision on the matter I will inform both the applicant and the Deputy of the outcome.