The person in question entered the State on 7 September 2001 and claimed asylum. The Refugee Applications Commissioner recommended that her claim be refused and she was informed of this recommendation on 23 August 2002. She appealed this recommendation. The Refugee Appeals Tribunal affirmed the recommendation and she was informed of this decision on 27 January.
In accordance with section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, she was informed on 11 March that it was proposed to make a deportation order in respect of her. She was given the following options: to make written representations within 15 working days to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform setting out reasons she should not be deported or why she should be allowed to remain temporarily in the State; to voluntarily leave the State; or to consent to deportation.
The person has made representations setting out reasons she should not be deported. I expect the case file to be submitted to me for consideration shortly and she will be informed of my decision in due course.