Thomas Byrne
Ceist:540 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be dealt with. [4579/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 February 2008
Ceisteanna (440)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned arrived in the State on 20 March 2002 and applied for asylum. 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, following the consideration of his case under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended), a Deportation Order was signed in respect of the person concerned on 7 February 2005.
Judicial Review Proceedings challenging the Deportation Order were instituted by the person concerned on 14 March 2005. These Proceedings were settled in the High Court on 12 October 2006. The Settlement provided, inter alia, that the Minister would revoke the Deportation Order and permit the person concerned to submit fresh representations as to why he should be granted permission to remain in the State. The Deportation Order has been revoked. The person concerned was subsequently invited to submit fresh representations and such representations have been received on behalf of the person concerned. These representations will be fully considered before the file is passed to me for decision.