Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
1001 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for leave to remain for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20452/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person in question arrived in the State on 26 August 2002, as an unaccompanied minor. He applied for asylum on 5 September 2002. 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 29 September 2005, 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 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 were received on behalf of the person in question. I expect the case to be submitted to me for decision in due course.
