Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 February 2003
Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage.
Having given the matter some thought and having discussed it with some Members of the Houses on Committee Stage and thereafter – I thank Senator Mansergh for the thought he gave to the matter – I have decided to extend the time limit to 15 working days or three weeks rather than maintaining the ten working days which are currently provided for in the Bill as passed on Committee Stage. This is more than fair and will give an applicant adequate time to make good the absence from the address given to consider his or her position and to consult with his or her legal representation as to the undoubtedly important decision that has to be made.
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