Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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492. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will formally rescind the deportation order on a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1096/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the case referred to by the Deputy and have asked officials of my Department to examine the original papers on the matter.

Obviously the approach taken by the State in the 1930’s to such matters is very different to what we would do today. There are a number of aspects to consider including an examination of the legislation as it existed at the time.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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493. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that this State rescinds the deportation of a person (details supplied) from Ireland. [1139/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the case referred to by the Deputy and have asked officials of my Department to examine the original papers on the matter.

Obviously the approach taken by the State in the 1930’s to such matters is very different to what we would do today. There are a number of aspects to consider including an examination of the legislation as it existed at the time.