Seán Crowe
Ceist:189 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied). [22986/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 September 2004
Ceisteanna (188)
Freagraí scríofa
The person referred to by the Deputy entered the State on 23 August 2000 as an unaccompanied minor and applied for refugee status. Following an interview on 15 January 2002 by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner, he was refused refugee status in the State. He was notified of this refusal on 28 March 2002 and subsequently appealed the determination to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Following an oral hearing on 19 September 2002, his appeal was rejected and the original determination affirmed. He was informed of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal decision on 30 November 2002. In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 as amended, the person concerned was informed on 4 February 2003 that it was proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. He was given the following options: to make written representations within 15 working days to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform setting out reasons as to why he should not be deported; or to voluntarily leave the State or to consent to deportation.
An application for leave to remain in the State was received from his legal representatives on 26 February 2003. Following consideration of the case under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, which deals with prohibition of refoulement, a deportation order was signed on 27 July 2004 in respect of this person who is no longer a minor. The enforcement of the deportation order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The person concerned is currently in custody awaiting arrangements for his deportation.