Gerard Murphy (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 470: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the appeal of a person (details supplied) for permanent leave to remain here will be dealt with; and the reason his stated policy is not being implemented in this case. [24745/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The persons concerned arrived in the State on 29 March, 2000 and applied for asylum. Their applications were refused following consideration of their case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. The persons concerned were informed, by letter dated 29 November, 2001 and 24 May, 2002 respectively, that the Minister proposed to make deportation orders in respect of them and afforded them three options under Section 3 (3) (b) (ii) of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended), namely to leave the State voluntarily, to consent to the making of deportation orders or to submit, within 15 working days, representations to the Minister in writing, setting out the reasons why they should be allowed remain temporarily in the State. Representations have been received on behalf of the persons concerned. These persons' case files, 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 files to be passed to me for decision in due course.