Details of the case in question were outlined in my replies to Question No. 113 of 3 November last, Question No. 295 of 5 October last, Question No. 165 of 13 October last and Questions Nos. 427 and 437 of 27 October last. In my replies of 13 and 27 October, I advised the House that the person in question has been given a temporary stay of six months on the effecting of the deportation order made against her while her case is reviewed further by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Following further examination of the case, I have decided to grant the person temporary leave to remain for a period of 12 months, with her case being reviewed at the end of that period.
Applications by individuals for leave to remain in the State are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. The merits or otherwise of each application are examined singularly. The granting of leave to remain may arise from a number of factors, none of which may be predominant. It is not usual to comment on individual cases for those reasons. As I said in my reply of 3 November, the decision not to proceed with the effecting of the deportation order in this case arose from matters unrelated to the 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 to the person was correct. There is no threat to the safety of the person if she returns to her country of origin. No issue arises in the case which warrants any amendment to the existing relevant legislation.
