The persons in question submitted applications on 3rd January, 2006 for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish children born prior to 1st January, 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. However, as the closing date for receipt of applications under the IBC/05 scheme was 31st March, 2005, the applications in question were received too late for consideration. Additionally, the Irish child in question was born on 18th August, 2005 which is outside the cut-off date of the scheme. Consequently the applications and all supporting documentation were returned to the applicants on 4th January, 2006.