Léim ar aghaidh chuig an bpríomhábhar
Gnáthamharc

Asylum Applications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (887)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

1068 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; if this person’s role in the various support groups and organisations such as Integrating Ireland will be considered; and if a positive response will be given. [21744/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The person concerned, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 9 November 2001 and applied for asylum. His claim for refugee status was refused on 6 June 2002. The applicant then appealed this decision and his appeal was refused on 30 September 2002 and the original recommendation upheld.

In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, the person concerned was informed on 26 November 2002 that I proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. He was, in accordance with the Act, given the following options: making representations within 15 working days setting out the reasons why he should not be deported and be allowed to remain temporarily in the State; leaving the State before the order was made; or consenting to the making of the deportation order. Representations setting out the reasons why he should not be deported were received.

I expect the case file in this matter to be submitted to me shortly for decision, after consideration of a number of factors which are specified in section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. These factors include considerations relating to the common good, the person's individual family and domestic circumstances and humanitarian consideration. Consideration will also be given to the prohibition on refoulement, which is contained in section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended. The person concerned will be notified of my decision as soon as possible.

Barr
Roinn