Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

It is highly relevant. If an individual consents to a deportation order being issued in respect of him or her, arrangements will be made for his or her removal from the State. The third option available to him or her is to make written representations, within 15 working days, setting out reasons he or she should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State.

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