Fiona O'Loughlin
Ceist:121. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19439/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 2 May 2017
Ceisteanna (121)
Freagraí scríofa
If the person whose details were supplied has made an application for asylum or subsidiary protection in the State, the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice to comment on such applications until they have fully completed the protection process. The confidentiality of the process is provided for under Section 26 of the International protection Act, 2015.
Since 31 December 2016, all applicants for International Protection are processed under the International Protection Act 2015 and applicants were written to in January/February 2017 with details of the new processing arrangements to apply in their case.
The prioritisation of international protection applicants for interview is provided for in the International protection Act 2015 subject to the need for fairness and efficiency. Details of the International Protection Office's approach to the prioritisation of applications, as agreed with the UNHCR, are on its website - www.ipo.gov.ie. A customer Service Centre established by the International Protection Office may be contacted by individuals with any queries - info@ipo.gov.ie.