Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will make a decision on an application for leave to remain here on humanitarian grounds in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30521/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The person concerned arrived in the State on 21 January, 2003 and applied for asylum. Her application was refused following consideration of her 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, she was informed by letter dated 23 September, 2004, that the Minister proposed to make a deportation order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why she 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. 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.