Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004
116 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to appeal the judgment of the High Court given on 13 October 2004 in the case of a person (details supplied); if he intends to suspend the deportation of the parents of Irish citizen children, pending the consideration by the Supreme Court of any such appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27260/04]
View answer248 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the undertaking given on his behalf in High Court proceedings brought by a person (details supplied) applies to all other persons falling in the same category and liable to deportation on similar grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27501/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 248 together.
These questions refer to a specific case where the High Court granted leave to the applicants to seek judicial review in respect of certain deportation related matters. The High Court has not yet heard the substantive arguments in the case nor has it made a judgment. An appeal to the Supreme Court does not, therefore, arise.
An undertaking not to deport was provided to the court in the light of the particular circumstances of the case. The approach to be taken in any judicial review proceedings depends on the circumstances of the case in consultation with the State's legal advisers. The circumstances in this case may not be directly replicated in others.
