Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2007
215 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Limerick needs to apply for an extension of their permission to remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8869/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned arrived in the State on 20 November, 2000 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.
In accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, she was informed by letter dated 31 October, 2003, 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 the deportation order was made or consenting to the making of the deportation order.
Representations were received on her behalf. On 20 February, 2006 as an exceptional measure, she was granted humanitarian leave to remain for one year.
On 11 January, 2007 the person concerned submitted documentation to my Department. This application is receiving consideration and I expect a decision to issue to the individual concerned shortly.
