Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedure to be followed in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is already aware, under Section 9 (4)(a) of the Refugee Act, 1996, as amended, an asylum seeker shall not leave or attempt to leave the State without the consent of the Minister. Accordingly, the person concerned should apply in writing for consent to leave the State to the Ministerial Decisions Unit of my Department, at 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Reasons for the purpose of the journey and details of the destination, duration, proposed travel arrangements and the type of travel documentation to be used should be submitted with the application, documentary evidence will also be required.

The Husband of the person referred to was granted refugee status on 22 August, 2006. My Department issued a 1951 UN Convention Travel Document to him on 8 November, 2006 which will allow him to travel outside the State. This travel document has been renewed and is valid until 8 November, 2008. The travel document does not permit him to travel to Angola.