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Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The section is heavy handed for the reasons I have outlined. The penalties are too high, despite the reasons given by the Minister, and I do not accept the section on those grounds.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I misunderstood what we are discussing. I do not object to the section. Question put and agreed to. SECTION 5.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 13: In page 6, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: "(a) in section by the addition of the following subsection: '(4) The Commissioner and the Tribunal shall, if they or either of them reject an application for refugee status, and if so requested by the applicant, make a recommendation to the Minister on whether or not protection should be afforded to the...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 14: In page 6, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following new paragraph;

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: This would be a reasonable measure. The Minister said most people present themselves at the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner to apply for asylum. However, it is different for someone who has just arrived in the country. We are creating barriers for those applying for asylum. It would be helpful for them to have legal advice as they are asked about the legal basis for their...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (b)(ii), in the proposed new subsection (4A)(b), to delete "5 working days" and substitute "2 months". The time limit in the amendment is unreasonable. I accept the Minister's point that it is necessary to promote efficiency and prevent the waste of resources. We need quicker processing of applications for the benefit of asylum seekers,...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I hope the Minister considers revising the time period upwards and making it reasonable. This is not about forcing a delay in the asylum application process. The idea is to allow for circumstances where an asylum seeker might not be able to comply. This provision, with other restrictions in the section, puts up barriers to asylum seekers. Everybody wants to speed up the application process....

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Is the Minister saying he would consider increasing upon the figure of five days?

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 2 to amendment No. 15:

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 3 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c), in the first line, to delete "(inserted" and substitute "(as amended". This is to correct a typographical error.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 4 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c)(ii), in the proposed new paragraph (e), to delete "the duty of the applicant to" and substitute "the desirability that the applicant should". It would be wrong to insert a legally binding duty on the applicant to co-operate with the asylum process. We accept that there is a duty to co-operate, but it is a moral one, not one that...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 5 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c) (iii), in the proposed new subsection (10), to delete "3 working days" and substitute "one month". A person should have a chance to come to a second interview. That right has been taken away. One month would be a reasonable time limit. Three days will cause difficulties for some people. I wish to hear the Minister's comment on our...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 6 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c) (iii), in the proposed new subsection (10), after "withdrawn" to insert, ": provided that if such reasonable excuse is subsequently furnished the Commissioner may deem the application to have been revived". Given that the Minister has not accepted the amendment to allow for a one month period of notice, it would be reasonable to...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: It makes the same provision in regard to this section.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 7 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c) (iii), to delete the proposed new subsection (11) (a).

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 9 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c)(iii), in the proposed new subsection (11), to delete "shall" and substitute "may". The purpose of this amendment is to allow for a certain amount of discretion. The section as it is obliges the Minister to send out notices to lead to applications being withdrawn. That could be an unfair determination. It would be more reasonable to...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 10 to amendment No. 15. In paragraph (c)(iii), in the proposed new subsection (11), to delete "10 working days" and "2 months". The purpose of this amendment is to allow for a reasonable timeframe. I submit that ten working days is a very short time to allow the applicant to respond. We do not know what circumstances could arise leading to the applicant not responding...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Senator Morrissey has raised the issue of speeding up the process and I do not disagree with this. We must allow for circumstances where people may not be able to comply with the requirements. Most asylum applicants want their case to be speedily dealt with. If we are worried about people who will delay the system we should have a proper green card system in place. Amendment to amendment, by...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 11 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c)(iii), in the proposed new subsection (11), to delete "sending" and substitute "receipt".

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 12 to amendment No. 15: In paragraph (c)(iii), in the proposed new subsection (11), after "withdrawn" to insert "unless a reasonable excuse in that behalf is subsequently furnished". This amendment is important if there are to be time limits and the consequences for failure to co-operate are as was outlined. We should allow for a person to give a reason. What happens if...