Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
458 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for leave to remain in the State in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22526/07]
View answerThe 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.
