Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 700: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15011/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person concerned with her three children claimed asylum in the State on 20 September 2002. Their claim was examined by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner following which a recommendation was made to me that they should be recognised as refugees.

A formal declaration of refugee status issued to them by letter dated 12 June 2003. This communication also advised them of their rights and entitlements accompanying refugee status in the State.