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Question· writtenPQ 130asked

125 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for persons being considered under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 regarding whether they should be given leave to remain in the State or obliged to return to their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

125 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for persons being considered under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 regarding whether they should be given leave to remain in the State or obliged to return to their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/04]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

124 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 to give leave to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to remain in the State; if this person will be issued with identification documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

124 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration under section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999 to give leave to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to remain in the State; if this person will be issued with identification documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/04]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an asylum application (details supplied), with regard to which a decision was notified to the person concerned that the Refugee Applications Commissioner is recommending that they be declared a refugee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6848/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

385 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an asylum application (details supplied), with regard to which a decision was notified to the person concerned that the Refugee Applications Commissioner is recommending that they be declared a refugee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6848/04]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

383 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average length of time an asylum seeker can expect to spend at the Mosney Reception Centre awaiting a decision with regard to their future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6748/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

383 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average length of time an asylum seeker can expect to spend at the Mosney Reception Centre awaiting a decision with regard to their future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6748/04]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

166 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legal options open to persons (details supplied); if the application on the grounds of their child’s birth here will be processed in view of the fact that they made it prior to the Supreme Court judgement; and if not, if they can revert to their original application as asylum seekers. [6507/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2004

166 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legal options open to persons (details supplied); if the application on the grounds of their child’s birth here will be processed in view of the fact that they made it prior to the Supreme Court judgement; and if not, if they can revert to their original application as asylum seekers. [6507/04]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

81 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 19 February 2004 in Brussels, particularly with respect to the status of plans for moving forward with the common migration and asylum policies; the Government’s position on the way in which these policies should be shaped; the developments the Government anticipates in advance of the next Council meeting on 31 March 2004; and if these policies will in fact be concluded during the Irish Presidency of the EU. [6380/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2004

81 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 19 February 2004 in Brussels, particularly with respect to the status of plans for moving forward with the common migration and asylum policies; the Government’s position on the way in which these policies should be shaped; the developments the Government anticipates in advance of the next Council meeting on 31 March 2004; and if these policies will in fact be concluded during the Irish Presidency of the EU. [6380/04]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

34 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. [6253/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2004

34 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. [6253/04]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

439 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consideration which has been given to the humanitarian grounds claimed by a person (details supplied) who has a neurological health problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5675/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

439 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consideration which has been given to the humanitarian grounds claimed by a person (details supplied) who has a neurological health problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5675/04]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

433 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the location of all asylum-seekers and refugees in the State; and the numbers in each location for the year ended 2001, 2002 and 2003. [5600/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

433 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the location of all asylum-seekers and refugees in the State; and the numbers in each location for the year ended 2001, 2002 and 2003. [5600/04]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

136 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by asylum seekers undertaking courses in the further education sector, who cannot avail of the work experience component of their courses due to the uncertainty of their status; and the action he will take to clarify this situation. [5391/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

136 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by asylum seekers undertaking courses in the further education sector, who cannot avail of the work experience component of their courses due to the uncertainty of their status; and the action he will take to clarify this situation. [5391/04]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

291 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a Department of Justice asylum seekers identity card will be accepted as valid ID for the identification of a person on the voters register in polling booths for the forthcoming local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5289/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

291 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a Department of Justice asylum seekers identity card will be accepted as valid ID for the identification of a person on the voters register in polling booths for the forthcoming local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5289/04]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

240 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by asylum seekers undertaking courses in the further education sector, who cannot avail of the work experience component of their courses because of the uncertainty of their status; and the steps he intends to take to clarify this situation. [5349/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

240 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by asylum seekers undertaking courses in the further education sector, who cannot avail of the work experience component of their courses because of the uncertainty of their status; and the steps he intends to take to clarify this situation. [5349/04]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

281 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason their application was refused; the difference in entitlements to education between persons (details supplied) with refugee status and with residency permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4576/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

281 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason their application was refused; the difference in entitlements to education between persons (details supplied) with refugee status and with residency permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4576/04]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policy of his Department in relation to the treatment of asylum seekers who have a verifiable threat to their lives should they return to their country of origin; if, on foot of the case of a person (details supplied), all Nigerian women seeking asylum here will be refused asylum regardless of whether a death penalty may be awaiting them on their return; if so, the basis upon which this policy was decided; if not, the reason this particular person was refused; if he is considering granting humanitarian leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4383/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

170 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policy of his Department in relation to the treatment of asylum seekers who have a verifiable threat to their lives should they return to their country of origin; if, on foot of the case of a person (details supplied), all Nigerian women seeking asylum here will be refused asylum regardless of whether a death penalty may be awaiting them on their return; if so, the basis upon which this policy was decided; if not, the reason this particular person was refused; if he is considering granting humanitarian leave to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4383/04]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

422 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a decision in the case. [3951/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

422 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a decision in the case. [3951/04]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

417 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the decision given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to allow them to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3756/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

417 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the decision given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to allow them to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3756/04]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

416 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be given permission to remain here on medical grounds; and if an appeal in their case will be expedited. [3755/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

416 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be given permission to remain here on medical grounds; and if an appeal in their case will be expedited. [3755/04]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

410 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Mosney Reception Centre in County Meath was opened to cater for a maximum of 500 asylum seekers; the number of asylum seekers accommodated at this location, distinguishing between adults and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3644/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

410 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Mosney Reception Centre in County Meath was opened to cater for a maximum of 500 asylum seekers; the number of asylum seekers accommodated at this location, distinguishing between adults and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3644/04]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

453 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent of his Department's negotiations with property owners in Kilkenny regarding the provision of accommodation for use by the RIA; if these negotiations included the owners of the Ormonde Hostel; if a formal response was ever issued to the property owners involved in the negotiations; the individual cost of keeping a person in private accommodation such as a hostel as against the direct provision of such accommodation by the State; if he intends to sell the properties not in use which were purchased by the State for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

453 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent of his Department's negotiations with property owners in Kilkenny regarding the provision of accommodation for use by the RIA; if these negotiations included the owners of the Ormonde Hostel; if a formal response was ever issued to the property owners involved in the negotiations; the individual cost of keeping a person in private accommodation such as a hostel as against the direct provision of such accommodation by the State; if he intends to sell the properties not in use which were purchased by the State for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/04]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

119 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the advice his Department has received from the World Health Organisation in relation to the screening of refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and or other groups for communicable diseases; the policy adopted by his Department in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2570/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

119 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the advice his Department has received from the World Health Organisation in relation to the screening of refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and or other groups for communicable diseases; the policy adopted by his Department in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2570/04]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

68 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002 and 2003; the number of applications upheld by the Refugee Appeals Commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain; the number of such applications granted; the number of deportation orders made; the number of such deportations carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

68 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002 and 2003; the number of applications upheld by the Refugee Appeals Commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain; the number of such applications granted; the number of deportation orders made; the number of such deportations carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

49 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the Irish Refugee Council that there is a real risk that a new underclass will develop if current policies on asylum seekers and refugees are not changed; his view on the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2495/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

49 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the Irish Refugee Council that there is a real risk that a new underclass will develop if current policies on asylum seekers and refugees are not changed; his view on the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2495/04]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

25 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if nationals of the new EU member states who have been deported from Ireland, having being refused asylum or for being illegally in the State will be entitled to return here after 1 May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2525/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

25 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if nationals of the new EU member states who have been deported from Ireland, having being refused asylum or for being illegally in the State will be entitled to return here after 1 May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2525/04]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

53 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the outcome of the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 22 and 23 January 2004 in Dublin Castle, particularly with respect to discussions on the Common Migration and Asylum Policies. [2363/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

53 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the outcome of the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 22 and 23 January 2004 in Dublin Castle, particularly with respect to discussions on the Common Migration and Asylum Policies. [2363/04]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

13 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the matters discussed at his meeting in Dublin on 6 January 2004 with the European Commission, and with the EU Justice Ministers on 22 January 2004, particularly in regard to proposals for new measures to ensure common procedures across the EU for dealing with asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2497/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2004

13 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the matters discussed at his meeting in Dublin on 6 January 2004 with the European Commission, and with the EU Justice Ministers on 22 January 2004, particularly in regard to proposals for new measures to ensure common procedures across the EU for dealing with asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2497/04]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

294 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 who have been detained under subsections (details supplied) of section 9 of the 1996 Refugee Act (as amended). [2371/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

294 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 who have been detained under subsections (details supplied) of section 9 of the 1996 Refugee Act (as amended). [2371/04]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

291 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of citizenship applications made by refugees or persons with leave to remain status, annually since 2000; the number that have been successful and unsuccessful; and the number of decisions pending as of 31 December 2003. [2367/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

291 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of citizenship applications made by refugees or persons with leave to remain status, annually since 2000; the number that have been successful and unsuccessful; and the number of decisions pending as of 31 December 2003. [2367/04]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

290 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of family reunification applications made by refugees or persons with leave to remain status, annually since 2000; the number who have been successful and unsuccessful; and the number of decisions pending with the ministerial decisions unit at 31 December 2003. [2366/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

290 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of family reunification applications made by refugees or persons with leave to remain status, annually since 2000; the number who have been successful and unsuccessful; and the number of decisions pending with the ministerial decisions unit at 31 December 2003. [2366/04]

Question· writtenPQ 906asked

1027 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her Department publishes figures for the cost of supporting the living expenses of asylum seekers; if she monitors newspaper reports on this issue to ensure that misleading reports do not get into circulation; and her views on the veracity of a newspaper article (details supplied). [1420/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

1027 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her Department publishes figures for the cost of supporting the living expenses of asylum seekers; if she monitors newspaper reports on this issue to ensure that misleading reports do not get into circulation; and her views on the veracity of a newspaper article (details supplied). [1420/04]

Question· writtenPQ 750asked

872 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 18 November 2003, if a decision has been made in this case or if he will expedite a decision given the circumstances of the family. [1474/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

872 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 18 November 2003, if a decision has been made in this case or if he will expedite a decision given the circumstances of the family. [1474/04]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

145 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the percentage take up rate of health screening by asylum seekers; and if he has satisfied himself with this scheme and in particular that the follow-up screening is operating effectively. [1538/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

145 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the percentage take up rate of health screening by asylum seekers; and if he has satisfied himself with this scheme and in particular that the follow-up screening is operating effectively. [1538/04]

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