Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2008
192 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be taken in respect of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4276/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned arrived in the State on 12 October 1998 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner. The person concerned was advised of her entitlement to appeal this recommendation to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal but did not do so.
Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended), she was informed, by letter dated 4 February 2005, 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 leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a deportation order or of submitting written representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why she should be allowed to remain in the State. Representations have been received on behalf of the person concerned and will be fully considered before the file is passed to me for decision.
