Asylum Applications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2004

Tuesday, 2 March 2004

Ceisteanna (299)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an asylum application (details supplied), with regard to which a decision was notified to the person concerned that the Refugee Applications Commissioner is recommending that they be declared a refugee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6848/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The Refugee Applications Commissioner recommended that the person in question be granted refugee status. This case is being considered by my Department and a decision will issue shortly.