It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications.
As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform on whether such status should be granted.
Notwithstanding this, I would point out to the Deputy that delays can occur for a variety of reasons, including giving applicants and appellants the fullest opportunity possible to present their cases and the determination of Judicial Review proceedings.
A final decision on these applications will be made upon receipt of the recommendation of the Refugee Applications Commissioner or the decision of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, as appropriate.
Finally, I am aware of the decision referred to by the Deputy. However, as this case is sub judice, the Deputy will appreciate that it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on the matter.
