Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
960 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who has been employed here for eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was refused permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for the non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1st January, 2005, known as the IBC/05 Scheme, as he did not meet the criteria of the Scheme.
The person in question has been invited, by letter dated 12th May, 2008, to make further representations under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 as to why he should be allowed to remain in the State. Representations in this regard are awaited. An additional period of time has been allowed for the submission of representations to facilitate a change of legal representatives by the person concerned. Any representations received will be considered and the person will be notified of the outcome in due course.
