Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018
272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the basis on which a deportation order was revoked and by whom in the case of a person (details supplied); the way in which the case will now be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46777/18]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is currently a deportation order in effect for this person. A previous deportation order was revoked by senior management in the INIS, acting on my behalf, in circumstances where the person had an application for international protection accepted by the International Protection Office. In such circumstances, a Deportation Order ceases to have legal effect, and as such, must be revoked.
That application for international protection was subsequently refused, in accordance with the provisions of the European Union (Subsidiary Protection) Regulations 2013 and a notification of intention to deport, under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), was issued to the person concerned by letter dated 20th July, 2018. That communication advised the person concerned of the options open to them as a result. I am advised that the person concerned has submitted written representations in response to that notification. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), and all other applicable legislation, before a final decision is taken. Once such a decision has been made, this decision will be notified in writing.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS of my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
