Asylum Applications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 March 2007

Thursday, 1 March 2007

Ceisteanna (115, 116, 117)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

108 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Immigration Authorities have contacted the authorities in Zimbabwe when determining the appeal for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the likelihood of a negative response in view of the political activity of other family members in their homeland; the extent to which this case is being considered on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8218/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 107 of Thursday, 22nd February, 2007, 329 of Wednesday, 27th September, 2006, and 702 of Tuesday, 25th April, 2006 and the written replies to these Questions. The position is unchanged.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

109 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are grounds other than those referred to in reply to Parliamentary Question Nos. 358 of 27 September 2006, 140 of 19 October 2006 and 31 January 2007 under which a favourable review can be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8219/07]

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 378 of Wednesday, 31st January, 2007, 140 of Thursday, 19th October, 2006, and 358 of Wednesday, 27th September, 2006 and the written replies to these Questions. The position is unchanged.

There are no other grounds, other than those referred to in the questions above, under which this person's case file can be reviewed.

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

110 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to remain here on humanitarian grounds; if the applicant’s considerable time spent here will be taken into account when deciding the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8238/07]

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 75 of Thursday 26th October 2006, 179 of Thursday 22nd of June 2006 and 77 of Thursday 15th of June 2006 and the written replies to these Questions. The position is unchanged.