M v The Minister for Justice and Equality (Unapproved)

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This appeal concerns matters relating to the appellant�s immigration status.� In writing a judgment it is usual to set out at an early stage the issues between the parties. �That is not possible in this case because the parties take opposing views on what the underlying appeal is actually about. �It is therefore necessary to set out in some detail, the reliefs sought and the history of the litigation between the parties.

On the 1 st July, 2019, the High Court (Humphreys J.) gave leave to the appellant to apply by way of an application for judicial review for the following reliefs as set forth in the statement of grounds:

I. An order of mandamus to compel the Minister to make a determination of the appellant�s application under s. 3(11) of the Immigration Act, 1999 (�the Act of 1999�) for revocation of the deportation order issued in respect of the applicant dated the 3 rd August, 2018;

II. An order of mandamus to compel the Minister to make a determination of the review under regulation 25 of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations, 2015 (�the Regulations�) of his application for permission to remain as a �permitted family member� of a European Union national under Regulation 5(2) of the Regulations;