Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case with a view to extended residency of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15, in view of the instability of the situation in their homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20288/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person concerned arrived in the State on 10 November, 2001 and applied for asylum. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.

Subsequently, in accordance with Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended, he was informed by letter dated 5 January, 2006, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why he should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State; leaving the State before an order is made or consenting to the making of a deportation order. This letter was re-issued on 12 May, 2006. Representations have been received on behalf of the person concerned.

This person's 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 249: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 11 May 2006 and his subsequent decision on 12 May 2006, if he has received confirmation that a return to their homeland will not constitute a threat to the life or well being of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the UN or other bodies regarding the situation in Angola with a view to extension of residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20289/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of Thursday, 11 May, 2006 (ref: 17821/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 250: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the request to transfer a person (details supplied) in County Kildare as requested in view of the fact that the Rotunda Hospital has clarified the situation in regard to their medical requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20290/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I wish to inform you that the individual concerned is being offered a transfer to Newlight House, St. Margarets Road, Dublin 11 following receipt of up-to-date correspondence from the Rotunda Hospital in support of her request for transfer.

Transfers of this nature, where supported by medical evidence, are arranged on an ongoing basis to ensure that asylum seekers in direct provision have access to specialist medical attention.