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69 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications made for political asylum in Ireland in each of the last five years; and the number of applications in each of the last five years that were granted, refused and awaiting decision; and the number of applications awaiting decision for more than one year. [1647/96]
70 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice the number of applicants for political asylum who have been interviewed and in respect of whom the reports of their interviews have yet to be forwarded to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees for assessment; the number of these interviews that were conducted in each of the last five years that have yet to be forwarded; and the reason for the delay in their submission to the UNHCR. [1648/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 69 and 70 together.
The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the tabular statement below, which sets out for each year the number of applications received and the outcome or present position of these applications:
Table 1991-1995 Asylum Seekers
|
Year in which application was made |
1991 |
1992 |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
|
Number of applications made in year |
31 |
39 |
91 |
355 |
424 |
|
Number recognised as Refugees |
0 |
7 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
|
Number refused recognition but granted leave to remain on humanitarian grounds |
6 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
|
Number refused recognition |
16 |
22 |
20 |
19 |
1 |
|
Number of applications withdrawn |
9 |
2 |
50 |
136 |
9 |
|
Number of applications outstanding from that year |
NIL |
1 |
5 |
193 |
412 |
