Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2007
158 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people detained in Cloverhill prison for immigration reasons; the longest period that any of them has been detained; the length of time on average between their application for asylum being sanctioned and the process being completed for their release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7869/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that there is a total of eleven persons currently detained in Cloverhill Prison on immigration related matters. The longest current period of detention for any of these 11 persons is 17 days in custody.
Six of the persons detained are the subject of Deportation Orders and have been detained, pending deportation, on the basis of having previously evaded deportation. Two of the persons detained are the subject of Transfer Orders pursuant to the Dublin Regulation and have been detained in accordance with the Refugee Act, 1996 (Section 22)(Amendment) Order, 2004. A further three persons have been refused leave to land, contrary to Section 4(3) of the Immigration Act, 2004 and are being detained pending arrangements for their removal from the State on the next available return flight.
Asylum applicants are not detained while their cases are being processed.
