Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015
255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the correct residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27474/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 25 June 2015, it is not the practice to comment on asylum or subsidiary protection applications until such time as they have fully completed the protection process. The Deputy will be aware that the position in this regard is in accordance with Section 19 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of asylum applicants.
With regard to residency status the Deputy is reminded that protection applicants are issued with a temporary residence permission pending a final decision on their application. In the event that an applicant is finally determined not to be in need of protection consideration is then given to whether the person should be granted leave to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds.
