Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 325: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the maximum support and assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) to live here and if they will be deported at the end of June 2006. [17045/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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On 28 February, 2006, the person in question consented in writing to the making of a deportation order in respect of her and her children. I expect the file to be passed to me in due course.

Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 326: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the assistance which will be given to persons (details supplied) in County Waterford in relation to applying for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17058/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The persons concerned arrived in the State on 3 September, 2004 and applied for asylum. Their application was refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner.

Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, they were informed by letter dated 6 December, 2005, that the Minister proposed to make deportation orders in respect of them. They were given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why they should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State; leaving the State before orders are made or consenting to the making of deportation orders. Representations have been received on behalf of the persons concerned.

The persons' case file, including all representations submitted, will be considered under Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, and Section 5 of the Refugee Act, 1996 (Prohibition of Refoulement). I expect the file to be passed to me for decision in due course.