Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2004
172 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the residency application of a person (details supplied); and when this family may expect a determination of the case. [14056/04]
View answerThe man entered the State accompanied by his then wife and made an application for asylum in September 1998. His application was refused on appeal in December 2001. He subsequently applied to remain in the State based on marriage to an Irish national in February 2003. Applications of this type are dealt with in strict chronological order. Applications received at that time are being processed. It is expected that the file will be submitted for decision shortly.
173 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will state when his Department will make a decision concerning a person (details supplied); and if the person will be allowed to work here while a decision on their long-term status here is being made. [14073/04]
View answerIn March 1998 this person arrived in the State and applied for asylum. In November 1998 he married an Irish national, withdrew his asylum application and made a claim for residency based on that marriage. He was granted permission to remain on the basis of his marriage in May 1999. I have information that the person has not resided with his spouse since 2000.
The case is being submitted for consideration. A decision will be made when all the circumstances peculiar to this case have been considered.
