Written answers
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Residency Permits
10:00 pm
Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the residency application of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal is dealt with quickly. [39300/08]
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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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 Applications 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 on such applications where a final decision has not been made, I can confirm that the person concerned has made an application for refugee status in the State. This application is the subject of Judicial Review Proceedings taken by the person concerned challenging a determination made in the context of his application for refugee status. Given that these Proceedings are ongoing, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment in the matter at this time.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the consideration of any residency application made by the person concerned must await the finalisation of his application for refugee status.
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