John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

The specific case, yes. I thank the Minister of State for his response, which does not contain much by way of good news for me. In the specific instance to which I refer the person has waited for more than five years and is now being told the application will take at least two more years to process, which is unacceptable in this day and age. That is why I raised the issue on the Adjournment. I note the Minister's last sentence. I raised the idea of an amnesty for people in the system who meet the criteria. It is my understanding that the previous Minister was actively considering the idea of an amnesty for people who qualified. Obviously it would not work across the board but there could be an amnesty for people who met the criteria. The current Minister seems to have rejected the notion of an amnesty, based on what the Minister of State has said here. I would appreciate if the Minister of State would bring my concerns to the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern.