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Question· writtenPQ 342asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2004
362 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of officials from the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioners office that are working in the Refugee Appeals Tribunal in Hanover Street, Dublin, on each day in which refugee appeals hearing taking place there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 207asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2004
207 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the latest situation with regard to the case of a person (details supplied) and if his attention has been drawn to the results of a psychological assessment which showed them to be vulnerable and traumatised.
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Question· writtenPQ 198asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2004
198 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision can be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the time it will take to reach a decision.
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Question· writtenPQ 357asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004
371 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the provisions that are in place for the accommodation of and assistance to former asylum seekers who are now European Union citizens, both those who have been here for two years or more and those who have been here for less than two years; the entitlements of same; the procedures that will need to be followed and the agencies that will be involved in dealing with the changes; the process that is in place to inform the participating agencies of their new responsibilities; the process in place to inform these new European citizens of the changes in their situation; and if repatriation is part of this process.
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Question· writtenPQ 269asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004
283 Ms F. O’Malley asked the Minister for Health and Children the legal safeguards in existence to ensure the protection of girls and women against female genital mutilation here; and if asylum seekers and immigrants are informed that it may be illegal under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
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Question· writtenPQ 57asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2004
54 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is her intention to enter into discussions with her colleagues at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to ensure the right to work of all asylum seekers whose application of asylum is at least six months old; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 163asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004
183 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will give an update on an application for refugee status for a person (details supplied).
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Question· writtenPQ 305asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004
336 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain in the State in the name of a person (details supplied); and if a decision will be made in the case shortly.
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Question· writtenPQ 297asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004
328 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Louth to remain here.
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Question· writtenPQ 291asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004
322 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria used when housing asylum seekers in small towns in the west.
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Question· writtenPQ 181asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004
181 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of unaccompanied minors who have arrived in the State in the past 12 months and have been assessed as being over 18 years by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner; and the expertise that is employed in making these assessments.
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Question· writtenPQ 51asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2004
43 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has investigated reports of incidences of gardaí in Tralee, Galway, Dundalk, Kildare and Clare refusing to accept Garda National Immigration Bureau cards as valid identification for the purposes of voter registration of eligible asylum seekers who fled without passports or other forms of identification; and the action which has been taken by the Government to resolve this situation and to ensure that no eligible voter is disenfranchised as a result.
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Question· writtenPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2004
42 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003 and to date in 2004; the number of applications upheld by the refugee appeals commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain and the number of such applications granted; the number of deportation orders made and the number of such deportations carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 215asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004
239 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an interview will be arranged for a person (details supplied) who is ten months in a hostel; and if he will expedite this application.
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Question· writtenPQ 77asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004
90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the social welfare entitlements of asylum seekers from the EU applicant countries who have been told by the reception and integration centre to leave Government provided accommodation by 1 May 2004; if her Department has had discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding this matter; the outcome of such discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 709asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004
769 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare on the basis of their Irish-born children.
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Question· writtenPQ 682asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004
741 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consideration that has been given to the application for family reunification in the case of persons (details supplied) with refugee status; and when a decision will be made.
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Question· writtenPQ 677asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004
735 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a first interview will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied).
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Question· writtenPQ 676asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004
734 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite a decision in the case of persons (details supplied) who have appealed to his Department for permission to stay in this country on humanitarian grounds; and the timeframe involved.
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Question· writtenPQ 675asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004
736 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) will be heard shortly; the date the application was made and the timeframe for a hearing and decision.
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Question· writtenPQ 674asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004
733 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite an appeal to his Department in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will explain the time frame involved for such applications.
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Question· writtenPQ 176asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 2004
177 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for residency by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who has been living here for the past four years; the reason it is taking so long to process this application; if he has made a decision on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 266asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004
357 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when residency will be granted to persons (details supplied) in County Dublin.
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Question· writtenPQ 254asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004
345 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers deported in the past 12 months; the numbers of each nationality; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 253asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004
344 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of asylum seekers resident here from the Czech Republic after the accession of that country to the EU in May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004
341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain in the State in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited.
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Question· writtenPQ 249asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004
340 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for family reunification will be expedited in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin.
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Question· writtenPQ 247asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004
338 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to deport a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in view of the good work they are doing in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 132asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004
132 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum seekers who have been issued with deportation orders in each month since January 2002; the number who have Irish born children issued with deportation orders in each month since January 2002; the number of persons affected by the issue of deportation orders in each month since January 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 319asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004
433 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has issued an order prohibiting a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny from providing advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in the Ormond Hostel, John’s Green, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 317asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004
431 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the refugee status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 146asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
146 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of refugees and asylum seekers facilitated at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 145asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
145 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the lack of adequate facilities available at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare for asylum seekers-refugees vis-à-vis a playroom for children; if his Department has plans or proposals to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 144asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
144 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a social worker and social services-medical services for refugees-asylum seekers at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 143asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
143 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare can have as many as two adults and four children confined to one room; the plans his Department has to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 142asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
142 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare, where asylum seekers and refugees are staying have no adequate place to meet with public representatives, solicitors and so on; the plans his Department has to ensure that adequate facilities are provided for the persons concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 141asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
141 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare where there are asylum seekers and refugees being housed, has major problems with the availability of food to certain persons who, due to religious beliefs, are unable to accept the food that is being provided for them and that no alternative food is being supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 140asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004
140 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the cost to his Department for the past three years of the hire, rent and so on of a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare to house asylum seekers and refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 535asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
531 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to encourage refugees and asylum seekers to register and exercise their right to vote at the elections in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 534asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
564 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Garda identification allocated to asylum seekers will be sufficient proof of identity to give to returning officers in polling stations, should asylum seekers wish to vote in the upcoming European and local elections, as they do not hold Irish passports or Irish drivers’ licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 533asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
558 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the electoral regulations to specify that the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, asylum seekers identity cards may be accepted as proof of identity for voting purposes at the local and European elections in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 532asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
530 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to address the difficulties which will be faced by refugees and asylum seekers who are registered to vote but who will be unable to exercise their right to vote owing to the fact that, in many cases, their only identification, the Garda National Immigration Bureau photo card, is not among the designated list of acceptable forms of identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 498asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
495 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 485asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
482 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for refugee status for persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 477asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
474 Mr. English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) for leave to remain on humanitarian grounds; if their reasons for remaining will be taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 475asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
472 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the religious, ethnic and cultural division which originally forced a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to seek asylum here; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these dangers still exist and that a return to their native land will be life threatening; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 462asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004
460 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review a deportation order in regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will give consideration to this person’s situation.
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Question· writtenPQ 155asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004
156 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if corroborative evidence was sought from the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the case of application for refugee status in the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 298asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004
385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 294asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004
381 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Louth to remain here with regard to his missionary work.
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