The first named person arrived in the State 14 October, 2001 as an unaccompanied minor and applied for asylum. 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 24 June, 2003, 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 why 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 were received on behalf of the person concerned. I expect the file to be submitted to me for decision in due course.
The second named person arrived in the State on 09 April, 2001 as an unaccompanied minor. She was re-united with her sister who was residing legally in the State. She made an application for Family Reunification in May, 2001. She was granted Family Reunification on 10 September, 2004. The second named applicant is currently registered to remain in the State until 30 August 2008. The two persons named had a child together in the State on 07 March, 2005. They married in the State on 27 June, 2005.