Dan Neville
Ceist:539 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the decision to deport a person (details supplied). [11868/01]
Written Answers - Asylum Applications.
The person referred to arrived in the State on 7 August 2000 and sought asylum. Following an interview, his case was deemed manifestly unfounded on 23 September 2000. His subsequent appeal was refused by the Appeals Authority on 6 October 2000.
In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, the person in question was informed on 24 October 2000 that it was proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. He was given the alternatives of either making representations within 15 days, leaving the State before the order was made or consenting to the making of the deportation order. Further to that correspondence, his legal representatives submitted various grounds on which the person referred to should be granted leave to remain in the State. Having considered the case file in the light of the relevant statutory provisions, I signed a deportation order in respect of the person referred to on 1 March 2001. In that context, I was required to take into account a number of factors under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, including humanitarian considerations and representations made by and on behalf of the person.
The person referred to has been given leave by the courts to seek a judicial review of his case. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate for me to take further action in the matter until the judicial review is determined.
Question No. 540 answered with Question No. 491.