Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
347 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will revoke on humanitarian and human rights grounds the deportation order of a person (details supplied) who has been victim of physical and racial abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20337/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of his asylum claim and of his application to remain temporarily in the State. He has been evading his deportation since 19 May 2005 and should he come to the notice of the Gardaí, he would be liable to arrest and detention. He should, therefore, present himself to the Garda National Immigration Bureau without any further delay.
As a matter of policy, I do not intend to reward persons who have failed a very fair and comprehensive asylum process, and who have thereafter proceeded to evade their deportation for several years, by granting such persons residency in the State. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there has been a change in the circumstances of the person concerned, or new information has come to light which has a direct bearing on his case, there remains the option of applying to me for revocation of his Deportation Order pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended. However I wish to make clear that such an application would require substantial grounds to be successful.
