Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 31 January 2007, if his conviction in this respect is as soundly based as was his reference in another context to the sting of a dying wasp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12222/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy will be aware, from previous Dáil replies in this matter, that the person concerned is awaiting deportation following a comprehensive examination of his asylum claim and of his application to remain temporarily in the State.

The person concerned was considered by my officials pursuant to Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act, 1999, as amended and Section 5 of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended (Prohibition of Refoulement). As the Deputy is aware, the safety of returning a person, or refoulement as it is commonly referred to, is fully considered in every case when deciding whether or not to make a deportation order. The Deputy will also be aware that the person concerned has been evading his deportation since 31 October 2003 and should present himself to the Garda Authorities without any further delay.

As I stated in my most recent reply, all refoulement issues have been fairly and comprehensively examined and, as such, the decision to deport is justified. The enforcement of the deportation order in this case remains an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the re-examination of a case for leave to remain in the State on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been completed; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of Wednesday, 7th February, 2007 (ref: 4224/07) and the written reply to that Question. The position is unchanged.