Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2009
195 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications (details applied) which have been processed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3676/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted.
The information requested by the Deputy is not available as statistics are not maintained in relation to the grounds under which asylum applications are made or determined.
