Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
192 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that it was lodged one year ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32965/04]
View answerThe person concerned arrived in the State on 11 September 2002 and applied for asylum the next 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 30 October 2003 that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order against him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State before the order is made, consenting to the making of a deportation order or making representations to the Minister outlining the reasons why he should be granted leave to remain temporarily in the State.
This person's case file, including all representations submitted, will be considered in due course under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, prohibition of refoulement.
