Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015
297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if residential status has been awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; if not, the reason for the delay over the past nine years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6755/15]
View answerIn my response to Parliamentary Question No.105 of 29 January 2015 I set out the Department's policy in relation to providing information on individual applications for asylum or subsidiary protection.
It should be noted that in very many instances the delay in finalising cases is due to applicants initiating judicial review proceedings at various stages of the process. The length of time applicants spend in the protection/leave to remain process is a matter of concern and in that regard, the Deputy may be aware this is one of the principal issues currently being examined by the Independent Working Group set up to report to Government on what improvements can be made to the protection process, including Direct Provision and supports for asylum seekers. The Working Group is due to report to Government by Easter 2015.
