Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I seek an update from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the application by a person, whose details I have supplied, for leave to remain in Ireland on humanitarian grounds, including the person's medical condition. While I do not propose to dwell on the woman in question's medical condition, the Department will have access to the relevant information, including that she suffers from diabetes and has had a heart attack. This woman from the Congo is in her 50s and has substantial links with this country, having been here for two years. She has family members living in Ireland who have been given leave to remain in the State. I strongly urge that the Minister and his Department grant her leave to remain in Ireland as soon as possible. I would like an update on the situation.