Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a request for two passport-size photographs and a copy of current passport was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in connection with consideration of their case under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43882/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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It is my Department's practice to seek to obtain the documentation referred to by the Deputy from persons whose cases are falling due for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended). Such documentation is sought so that documentary evidence as to an individual's identity and nationality is to hand in advance of a decision being made. Where such documentation is submitted and a favourable decision is made, this can assist the subsequent registration process. The Deputy might wish to note that a favourable decision was made in the case of the person concerned.

The registration process applicable to non-national persons is founded on the provisions of Section 9 (2) of the Immigration Act 2004.