Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2015
156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 25 June 2015, in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo, if it will be possible to indicate, given that the person's case has been pending for more than six years, if a more precise indication will be provided of the person's status and the options available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28108/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs stated in my replies to Parliamentary Question No. 255 of 7 July, 2015 and to Questions No. 138 and 139 of 25 June, 2015 in the case of the persons whose details were supplied, and in accordance with Section 19 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) which provides for the protection of the identity of asylum applicants, it is not the practice to comment on asylum or subsidiary protection applications until such time as they have fully completed the protection process.
I have also informed the Deputy in the replies referred to above, and previously, with regard to the temporary residence permission which is granted to those awaiting a final decision on their protection applications.
