Dáil Éireann - Volume 623 - 04 July, 2006

Written Answers. - Asylum Applications.

Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for permission to remain in the State for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26128/06]

  Mr. McDowell:The persons in question applied for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish children, born before 1 January 2005. Their applications were received on 30 March 2005 and were acknowledged on 14 April 2005. The cases for the persons concerned are still active and being processed. A decision on their applications will be made when all circumstances relevant to their cases have been fully considered.