Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 148: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) who have been served with deportation orders in view of the fact that they have been here for several years. [28558/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The persons referred to by the Deputy made separate applications for refugee status in the State in November 1998 and February 2001 and their cases were considered separately. Both applications were rejected and following further consideration of their cases under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, deportation orders issued. In the meantime they married each other on 30 April 2002.

The first applicant challenged his deportation in October 2004 by way of judicial review proceedings in the High Court. The terms of the settlement of the case allowed him to make further representations to the Minister for temporary leave to remain in the State. These representations have been received and I expect that the file will be submitted to me shortly for decision.

The second applicant and her minor child have been served with deportation orders following consideration of their cases under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. They presented at the Garda National Immigration Bureau on Tuesday, 4 October 2005 as requested and are due to present again on Thursday, 13 October 2005. The enforcement of their deportation orders is now a matter for the bureau.