Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
211. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons granted leave to remain on humanitarian grounds under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 in 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; if they were asylum-related or non-asylum-related; the number of applications pending; if they are asylum-related or non-asylum-related; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20860/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that from 01/01/2016 to 31/03/2017 there were 585 people granted leave to remain following consideration of their cases under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). This includes both failed asylum seekers and non asylum related cases.
The information sought by the Deputy is as set out in the following table:
|
Breakdown of Leave to Remain Grants in 2016 |
|
|
Type |
Number |
|
Asylum |
467 |
|
Non Asylum |
65 |
|
Total |
532 |
|
Breakdown of Leave to Remain Grants in 2017 up to and including the 31/03/2017 |
|
|
Type |
Number |
|
Asylum |
44 |
|
Non Asylum |
9 |
|
Total |
53 |
|
Breakdown of Leave to Remain pending under Section (3) as of 28/04/2017 |
|
|
Type |
Numbers |
|
Asylum |
1328 |
|
Non Asylum |
2632 |
|
Total |
3960 |
