Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
295 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further, to Question No. 165 of 13 October 2004, if he will examine the prohibition of refoulement procedures in operation with a view to a full appreciation of the serious threat to the lives and well-being of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26184/04]
View answerI have outlined the prohibition of refoulement procedures for the Deputy in previous Questions Nos. 427 and 437 of 5 October 2004 and No. 165 of 13 October 2004. I am satisfied that the requirements and procedures of prohibition of refoulement have been fully complied with in this case. Indeed, every case which comes to the attention of my Department is examined on its own merits under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 and section 5 of the Refugee (Prohibition of Refoulement) Act 1996, including consideration of all representations received on the person’s behalf.
My Department always uses the most up-to-date and extensive country of origin information in evaluating the risk or threat to the life and freedom of any person facing return to Nigeria having failed the asylum process. This information is drawn from different sources and is based on independent research done on the ground, including reports prepared by UNHCR.
However, as I advised the Deputy in Question No. 165 of 13 October 2004, this person has been given a temporary stay of six months on the effecting of the deportation order made against her while her case is being further reviewed by my Department.
