The persons concerned entered the State on 16 April 2003 and applied for asylum. Their application was refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.
In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, they were informed on 27 September 2004 that it was proposed to make deportation orders in respect of them and were given the following options: to make written representations within 15 working days to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform setting out reasons why they should be allowed to remain in the State, to voluntarily leave the State or to consent to deportation. Representations were received by the Department on their behalf.
The persons concerned were granted temporary leave to remain in the State until 29 November 2005. An application was received on 14 October 2005 for a renewal of this permission to remain in the State. Their case file will be submitted to me for a decision in due course.