David Norris (Independent)

A mother stated that she was afraid her daughter would be subjected to female circumcision if she went back to her country of origin. The reason she was not allowed to stay in Ireland was that her older daughter had remained at school in her native country. However, the officials did not realise that this tragic mutilation had already happened to the older girl and nothing more could be done. Officials do not know all the facts and they are making important decisions. They are not, but should be, accountable. A register of deportation decisions should be set up and monitored. We should also ask the Human Rights Commission to examine the situation.