Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
327 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when residency status will be determined in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned arrived in the State on 22 January, 2003 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his 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, he was informed by letter dated 9 December, 2004, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. He was 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 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.
