The persons concerned arrived in the State on 6 September, 2004 and applied for asylum. Their applications were refused following consideration of their cases 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, the first named person was informed by letter dated 25 May, 2006, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. The second named person was informed by letter dated 13 May, 2005, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of her and her child. They were given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why he 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 second named person.
These persons' case files, 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.
The Reception & Integration Agency is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in the State, including Mosney accommodation centre. The Agency has received no request for a transfer to the Mosney centre on medical grounds from this couple and it is unclear as to what medical supports there are at Mosney which would not be available at their current accommodation. In that regard, the RIA will not be arranging a transfer for the couple at this time.