Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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62. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received legal advice as to the obligations of Ireland and the United States of America to refugees under the Geneva Convention. [7130/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Persons who claim protection in the State will have their application fully considered under the International Protection Act 2015 which gives effect to the State's obligations under the Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. Ireland, of course, has no role in the US policy or procedures for dealing with persons who seek asylum from the US authorities. This is solely a matter for the US authorities.

From time to time it may be necessary to obtain the advices of the Attorney General in relation to aspects of the application of the law as it applies to persons seeking refugee status in the State.