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Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding children of people who have been granted refugee status here and who are currently residing in the country of origin, being granted permission to join their parents here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6072/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2006

216 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding children of people who have been granted refugee status here and who are currently residing in the country of origin, being granted permission to join their parents here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6072/06]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

525 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to the Exchequer of refugees and asylum seekers in each of the years 2002 to 2005, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5428/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2006

525 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to the Exchequer of refugees and asylum seekers in each of the years 2002 to 2005, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5428/06]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

510 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is intended to change the categorisation of refugees and asylum seekers at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo to one of single males only; if so the reason for such change; if his attention has been drawn to the social concerns expressed as a consequence from a community that has worked diligently at integration and cultural programmes with families, women and children to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5130/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2006

510 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is intended to change the categorisation of refugees and asylum seekers at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo to one of single males only; if so the reason for such change; if his attention has been drawn to the social concerns expressed as a consequence from a community that has worked diligently at integration and cultural programmes with families, women and children to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5130/06]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the period for appeal against the decision to the Office of the Refugee Applications will be extended in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin whose legal adviser was unable to make appeal submission within the specified period; the reason, in this case, a transfer order issued requiring them to go to Belgium from whence they did not embark; if his attention has been drawn to the person’s serious health condition and history of abuse in the Democratic Republic of Congo; if in the interest of their safety and well being a full examination of their case will be conducted in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4899/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 February 2006

181 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the period for appeal against the decision to the Office of the Refugee Applications will be extended in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin whose legal adviser was unable to make appeal submission within the specified period; the reason, in this case, a transfer order issued requiring them to go to Belgium from whence they did not embark; if his attention has been drawn to the person’s serious health condition and history of abuse in the Democratic Republic of Congo; if in the interest of their safety and well being a full examination of their case will be conducted in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4899/06]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

467 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied); the apparent delay in this application; the average length of time it takes for such applications to be processed; and when this person’s case will be finalised and processed. [4319/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006

467 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied); the apparent delay in this application; the average length of time it takes for such applications to be processed; and when this person’s case will be finalised and processed. [4319/06]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

466 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied); the apparent delay in this application and the fact that they have received no further correspondence from his Department since June 2005; and when this person’s case will be finalised and processed. [4318/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006

466 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied); the apparent delay in this application and the fact that they have received no further correspondence from his Department since June 2005; and when this person’s case will be finalised and processed. [4318/06]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

459 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the proposed deportation of a person (details supplied) who arrived here in 2003 unaccompanied by parents or family; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person has made a positive contribution to work through their involvement with the Foróige youth organisation, was presented with an award to mark World Refugee Day by the Lord Mayor in June 2005 and the level of integration they have achieved here to which they have made positive contributions of an exemplary kind; if he will reconsider his decision and allow this person remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4295/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006

459 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the proposed deportation of a person (details supplied) who arrived here in 2003 unaccompanied by parents or family; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person has made a positive contribution to work through their involvement with the Foróige youth organisation, was presented with an award to mark World Refugee Day by the Lord Mayor in June 2005 and the level of integration they have achieved here to which they have made positive contributions of an exemplary kind; if he will reconsider his decision and allow this person remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4295/06]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

456 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consideration he has given to the case made to him that aged out minors should be permitted to remain here; his response to the case made (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4274/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006

456 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the consideration he has given to the case made to him that aged out minors should be permitted to remain here; his response to the case made (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4274/06]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

192 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on foot of an appeal on humanitarian grounds to remain here in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3769/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

192 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on foot of an appeal on humanitarian grounds to remain here in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3769/06]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

191 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

191 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/06]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

188 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if family reunification will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3765/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

188 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if family reunification will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3765/06]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

165 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual budget for the Office of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner and the individual remuneration of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner. [3711/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

165 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual budget for the Office of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner and the individual remuneration of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner. [3711/06]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

164 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual budget for the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the number of permanent and temporary members of the tribunal; the individual remunerations of same; and the number of staff employed by the tribunal. [3710/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

164 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual budget for the Refugee Appeals Tribunal; the number of permanent and temporary members of the tribunal; the individual remunerations of same; and the number of staff employed by the tribunal. [3710/06]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

163 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the family reunification application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be processed in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

163 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the family reunification application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be processed in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/06]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

162 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on a family reunification application for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3708/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

162 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on a family reunification application for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3708/06]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

75 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if confirmation will be given to correspondence (details supplied) which outlines deep concern regarding the plight of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers; her assessment of the scale of the problem; the number of these young people who arrived here in 2004 and 2005; the steps she and related agencies have taken to deal with the welfare issues which surround unaccompanied minor asylum-seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3712/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

75 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if confirmation will be given to correspondence (details supplied) which outlines deep concern regarding the plight of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers; her assessment of the scale of the problem; the number of these young people who arrived here in 2004 and 2005; the steps she and related agencies have taken to deal with the welfare issues which surround unaccompanied minor asylum-seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3712/06]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

167 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recent calls by both Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Dublin for an amnesty for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3715/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

167 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recent calls by both Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Dublin for an amnesty for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3715/06]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

68 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the calls by the Catholic and Protestant Archbishops of Dublin to regularise the status of asylum seekers who have been five years or more in the asylum process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3561/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

68 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the calls by the Catholic and Protestant Archbishops of Dublin to regularise the status of asylum seekers who have been five years or more in the asylum process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3561/06]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

59 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting ten years for his application for asylum to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

59 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting ten years for his application for asylum to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

34 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing the residency application for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3503/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

34 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing the residency application for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3503/06]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

22 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of outstanding applications by parents of Irish born children which remain to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3560/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

22 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of outstanding applications by parents of Irish born children which remain to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3560/06]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

33 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the asylum application of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed with a view to rescinding the deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3506/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

33 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the asylum application of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed with a view to rescinding the deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3506/06]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his views of female genital mutilation as a cultural issue rather than a human rights issue; and the further reason he does not consider women fleeing female genital mutilation to meet the refugee status criteria of fearing persecution on the grounds of membership of a particular social group, in view of the fact that the Refugee Act 1996 specifies that women are to be considered a particular social group. [3525/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

12 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his views of female genital mutilation as a cultural issue rather than a human rights issue; and the further reason he does not consider women fleeing female genital mutilation to meet the refugee status criteria of fearing persecution on the grounds of membership of a particular social group, in view of the fact that the Refugee Act 1996 specifies that women are to be considered a particular social group. [3525/06]

Question· writtenPQ 9asked

9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1081 of 25 January 2006, when the payments referred to were last increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3557/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006

9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1081 of 25 January 2006, when the payments referred to were last increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3557/06]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

484 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of additional and impressive material which goes a very considerable way to authenticate in every detail the basis for the application for a person (details supplied) to stay here, he will consider this new information based on an expert interview and allow the person involved to stay here on humanitarian grounds. [3156/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

484 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of additional and impressive material which goes a very considerable way to authenticate in every detail the basis for the application for a person (details supplied) to stay here, he will consider this new information based on an expert interview and allow the person involved to stay here on humanitarian grounds. [3156/06]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

155 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision to refuse refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 takes full account of the health, safety and well-being of this person if returned to their homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2749/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

155 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision to refuse refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 takes full account of the health, safety and well-being of this person if returned to their homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2749/06]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for refugee or residency status in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2666/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for refugee or residency status in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2666/06]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

141 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for family reunification made in May 2005 in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a response will be expedited. [2652/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

141 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for family reunification made in May 2005 in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a response will be expedited. [2652/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1089asked

1196 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the decision to move asylum seeking people from the town of Kiltimagh to Ballyhaunis and Sligo will be reconsidered in view of the fact that the children of these people are in the mid-term of their school year; if only an absolutely necessary move will be made and only when the academic school year is complete. [2255/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1196 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the decision to move asylum seeking people from the town of Kiltimagh to Ballyhaunis and Sligo will be reconsidered in view of the fact that the children of these people are in the mid-term of their school year; if only an absolutely necessary move will be made and only when the academic school year is complete. [2255/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1083asked

1190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2071/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the application for refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2071/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1073asked

1180 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the liaison between the Garda Síochána and the Refugee Applications Commissioner regarding applicants who are charged with serious offences, including drug supply. [1889/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1180 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the liaison between the Garda Síochána and the Refugee Applications Commissioner regarding applicants who are charged with serious offences, including drug supply. [1889/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1066asked

1172 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the commission of crimes or breaches of the law here are factors taken into account in determining whether to grant refugee status. [1788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1172 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the commission of crimes or breaches of the law here are factors taken into account in determining whether to grant refugee status. [1788/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1057asked

1163 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to close the publicly owned asylum accommodation units at Ballymullen Barracks, Atlas House and Johnston Marina, Tralee while retaining those which are currently in private ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1737/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1163 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to close the publicly owned asylum accommodation units at Ballymullen Barracks, Atlas House and Johnston Marina, Tralee while retaining those which are currently in private ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1737/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1039asked

1142 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Question No. 521 of 22 March 2005 regarding a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, if the deportation order will be withdrawn under section 17(7) of the Refugee Act 1996 in view of the additional information submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1441/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1142 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Question No. 521 of 22 March 2005 regarding a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, if the deportation order will be withdrawn under section 17(7) of the Refugee Act 1996 in view of the additional information submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1441/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1020asked

1121 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1275/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1121 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1275/06]

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