John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 251: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain here will be granted to persons (details supplied); and if he will expedite a response. [18591/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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It is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications.

As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted.

Notwithstanding this, I would point out to the Deputy that delays in finalising cases can occur for a variety of reasons, including giving applicants and appellants the fullest opportunity possible to present their cases and the determination of Judicial Review proceedings.

A final decision on these applications will be made upon receipt of the decision of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which I expect to receive shortly.