Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The Minister stated in his reply that he would like the Irish people to know what is contained in the files. Is the Minister aware that we, as public representatives, regularly have access to these files and regularly read verified medical opinion as to the kind of treatment that people were subjected to and that they are likely to return to in some, though not all, situations? Is he further aware of replies from his colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in regard to the stability of the jurisdictions to which some of these people are being returned, wherein that Minister indicates instability and serious threat to life?

Is it true, as has been suggested, that some of the adjudicators on decisions on asylum or refugee status have never or hardly ever given a positive decision? If so, how does the Minister feel about having a person in such a position judging a case on the basis of international law? We need to know the answer.

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