Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 260: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will decide on an application for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5243/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of Tuesday, 3 October, 2006 (Ref 30521/06) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 261: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for citizenship for persons (details supplied) in County Limerick; if he will make the decision as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5244/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Applications for certificates of naturalisation on behalf of the persons concerned, who are minors, were received in the Citizenship Section of my Department on 16 June 2006. Applications on behalf of minors generally require less processing than standard adult applications and it is therefore usually possible to finalise them more quickly. Based on current processing trends, it is likely that the applications on behalf of the individuals in question will be finalised towards the end of this year. I will advise the Deputy and the applicants when I have reached a decision in the matter.