The person referred to by the Deputy was refused refugee status in the State following consideration of his case by the refugee applications commissioner and on appeal by the refugee appeals tribunal. In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, he was informed that it was proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him and he was given the following options: to make written representations within 15 working days setting out reasons why he should be allowed to remain in the State, to voluntarily leave the State or to consent to deportation.
Following an examination of his case, including all representations received from him and on his behalf, under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 — prohibition of refoulement — a deportation order issued in his respect on 11 December 2003. The repatriation of this person, responsibility for which rests with the Garda national immigration bureau, must now proceed.