John McGuinness
Question:430 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application by a person (details supplied) to stay here; and if a decision in the case will be expedited. [3734/05]
View answerTuesday, 8 February 2005
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The person concerned arrived in the State on 24 November 2002 and applied for a declaration as a refugee on 25 November 2002. 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 27 February 2004, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. 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; leaving the State before an order is made or consenting to the making of a deportation order. Representations have been received on behalf of the person concerned.
This person's case file, including all representations submitted, will be considered under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and under section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, which pertains to prohibition of refoulement. I expect the file to be passed to me for decision shortly.