Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the advice given by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees regarding the way in which protection is to be provided to Iraqi asylum seekers including those who have been rejected. [29784/04]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the advice of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees on the return of Iraqi asylum seekers. Asylum applications are assessed within an independent statutory framework. The advice of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees on returns forms an important part of the assessment of cases. In the circumstances, I have not felt it necessary to discuss this matter with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.