Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has made a decision on the asylum application of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17520/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer to the answers given in Question No. 59 on 2 February, 2006, Question No. 678 on 21 March, 2006, and Question No. 246 on 29 March, 2006. In order to clarify the circumstances of the individual concerned, a letter issued on 31 January, 2006 from my Department to his legal representatives allowing them the opportunity to make further representations on behalf of their client. Further representations were subsequently received on 08 February, 2006. As an exceptional measure, a letter issued from my Department on 22 March, 2006 to the applicant's legal representatives, informing them that an extension was being granted, in which time they could submit any further representations. Further representations were received on 03 April, 2006.

The case of this individual is currently being examined, under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended, and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended. I expect to be in a position to make a decision on this case in the near future.