Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004
269 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in respect of an application by a person (details supplied) for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32309/04]
View answerThe person concerned arrived in the State on 4 August 2002 and applied for asylum on the same day. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and on appeal by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 3 December 2004, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons he should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State. This person's case file, including all representations submitted, will be considered under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, which deals with the prohibition of refoulement. I expect the file to be passed to me for decision soon.
