Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 May 2006
162 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review his decision to refuse asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 in view of the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the possible implications for their health and safety in the event of deportation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17815/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned arrived in the State on 14 April, 2004 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 11 November, 2005, 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 an order is made or consenting to the making of a deportation order. Representations have been received on behalf of the person concerned.
This person's case file, including all representations submitted, will be considered under Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, and Section 5 of the Refugee Act, 1996 (Prohibition of Refoulement). I expect the file to be passed to me for decision in due course.
