Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27998/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned claimed asylum in the State on 25/11/1996 and had his claim examined by the then Asylum Division and the Appeals Authority, following which it was decided that he should be recognised as a refugee. He was subsequently recognised as a naturalised Irish citizen. The person is question is entitled to the same rights as an Irish citizen and has to abide with the laws of this State.