Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2005
485 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement in respect of an application for refugee status here on humanitarian grounds by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned arrived in the State on 12 June 2002, accompanied by her young son, and applied for asylum on 19 June 2002. She was interviewed in relation to her claim for refugee status on 30 October 2002 by an officer of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. Her claim was subsequently refused on 16 January 2003. The person concerned appealed this decision on 30 January 2003 and had her appeal heard by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal on 12 March 2003. On 24 March 2003, the appeal was rejected. She was informed of this decision by letter dated 31 March 2003.
Subsequently, in accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 21 July 2003 that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why she should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State; leaving the State before a deportation order is made; or consenting to the making of a deportation order.
Representations have been made to my Department requesting that the person concerned be allowed to remain in the State. I expect the file in the matter to be submitted to me for decision in due course.
