Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of programme refugees to be accepted here in 2009; the number of other persons provided with residency through his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46641/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In 2009, 192 persons were admitted into Ireland as programmes refugees. A further three programme refugees accepted for resettlement in 2009 are expected to arrive in Ireland in early 2010.

In addition, in order to contribute in a practical way towards the ultimate closure of Guantanamo Bay, two individuals were resettled in Ireland in 2009 as a humanitarian measure. I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 206 of 18 November 2009 in this regard.