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The High Court refused an applicant leave to seek judicial review of a decision by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to refuse him permission to remain in Ireland, following his unsuccessful application for international protection. The applicant, a national of Malawi who claimed to be bisexual and to have experienced violence and discrimination due to his sexuality, argued that the Minister had not properly considered humanitarian factors, such as his qualifications as a healthcare worker and the alleged benefit of his continued presence in Ireland. The court held that the Minister provided adequate reasons for the refusal, properly weighed the applicant's circumstances against the State's interest in maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, and found no substantial grounds for granting leave. In light of these findings, the application for an extension of time was not considered.
Judicial review – Permission to remain – International Protection Act 2015 – Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000 – Leave to apply for judicial review – Substantial grounds test – Bisexual asylum claim – Humanitarian considerations – Minister for Justice – Decision-making reasons – Extension of time – Ireland – Deportation order – Refoulement concerns – Section 49 International Protection Act – Section 50 International Protection Act – Precarious residence – State interest in immigration control
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