I propose to take Questions Nos. 929 and 985 together.
I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of Wednesday, 31 January, 2007 and the written reply to that Question. The second named person arrived in the State on 16 December, 1999 and applied for asylum. Her husband, the first named person, arrived in the State on 23 May, 2001 and applied for asylum. Their applications were refused following consideration of their 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, they were informed by letters dated 30 October, 2002, that the Minister proposed to make deportation orders in respect of them. They were given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why they should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State; leaving the State before orders are made; or consenting to the making of deportation orders. Representations were received on behalf of the persons concerned.
The second named person has, as an exceptional measure, been granted permission to remain in the State for three years until 09 May, 2010, subject to certain conditions. This was notified to her by letter dated 09 May, 2007. The first named person has, as an exceptional measure, been granted permission to remain in the State for three years until 17 September, 2010, subject to certain conditions. This was notified to him by letter dated 17 September, 2007.