Brian Hayes
Ceist:138 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide details of his proposed electronic fingerprinting system for asylum seekers; and when such system will be put in place. [24847/01]
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138 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide details of his proposed electronic fingerprinting system for asylum seekers; and when such system will be put in place. [24847/01]
444 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide details of the proposed electronic fingerprinting system for asylum seekers; and when this system will be put in place. [27688/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 444 together.
Section 9A(1) of the Refugee Act provides for the fingerprinting of asylum applicants over the age of 14. The purpose of fingerprinting is twofold: first, it facilitates the detection of multiple applicants in the State and, second, it is essential for the effective application of the Dublin Convention.