Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 can remain here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37416/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person concerned, a Nigerian national, arrived in the State on 6 May, 2005 and claimed asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner on 22 June, 2005. His subsequent appeal was refused by the office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and he was notified of this recommendation by letter on 12 September, 2005. He was notified of the decision to refuse him refugee status by letter on 14 November 2005 in which he was informed of the three options open to him at that point: to leave the State before his case was considered for deportation; consent to the making of a deportation order in respect of him; or make written representations, within 15 working days, to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform setting out the reasons why he should not be deported and why he should be allowed remain temporarily in the State.

This person's case file, including all representations submitted, will be considered under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996. I expect the file to be passed to me for decision in due course.