Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 February 2013
189. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding asylum in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9223/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraApplications 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 on whether such status should be granted.
If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on applications which have not completed this process.
All applications for refugee status are considered on their individual merits on a case by case basis having regard to the subjective and objective elements of the claim.
