Deportation Orders.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004

Wednesday, 3 November 2004

Questions (58)

Joe Costello

Question:

113 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is his intention to change the asylum process and appeals mechanism in view of his decision not to deport a person (details supplied) despite the contrary decision of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the office of the applications commissioner; if he proposes to re-admit this person into the asylum process; if not, if he will grant them special leave to remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27228/04]

Written answers

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

Details of this case were given in my replies to previous Questions Nos. 295, 165, 427 and 437 dated 27, 13 and 5 October 2004, respectively. In my replies of 27 and 13 October 2004, I advised the House that 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 reviewed further by my Department.

I should make it clear that the decision not to proceed with the effecting of the deportation order in this case arose from matters unrelated to this person's asylum application. I am satisfied that the decision of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal not to recommend the granting of refugee status in this case was correct and there is no threat to the safety of this person if she were to be returned to her country of origin. No issue arises in this case which warrants any amendment to the existing relevant legislation.