Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; if the passport in question will now be associated with the person's residency file; if further information is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25609/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIf the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications for so long as they remain in the protection process.
Protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission pending a final determination on their application.
If an applicant's passport has been seized by customs officials this is a matter for the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners.
Applicants for protection or residency, or their legal representatives, are free to contact the relevant office of my Department if they have a query in relation to their application.
