Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for leave to remain in the State; when a decision is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32499/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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On 9 October 2006, my Department wrote to the applicant's legal representatives inviting them to lodge further representations regarding their applications for leave to remain.

I expect the case file in this matter to be submitted to me for decision in due course. This decision will be taken having regard to considerations specified in section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. These considerations include matters relating to the common good, the person's family and domestic circumstances, as well as humanitarian considerations. Consideration will also be given to the prohibition of refoulement which is contained in section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended.