Written answers
Thursday, 8 March 2007
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Refugee Status
5:00 pm
John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain in the State for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the timeframe for a decision in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9266/07]
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising the Office of the Refugee Application Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted.
While it is not the practice to comment in detail on individual asylum applications, I am advised that the finalisation of the case referred to by the Deputy must await the outcome of Judicial Review proceedings.
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