Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, notwithstanding his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 27 April 2006, legal change has taken place to suggest that the applicant (details supplied) might now fail to have their case determined here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19009/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I would refer the Deputy to my Reply to Dáil Question No. 148 of 27 April 2006. My position in relation to the person concerned, legally and operationally, is as set out therein.

The person concerned continues to be classified as having evaded his transfer to France, pursuant to the provisions of the Dublin II Regulation. Consequently, he is liable to arrest and detention. Given that the person concerned lodged his first asylum claim in France on 2 July 2004, it is entirely appropriate that he be transferred to that State to have his asylum claim determined there.