Written answers

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Department of Justice and Equality

Deportation Orders

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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601. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have been deported in 2021 to date. [8168/21]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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In line with the clear commitments both I and the Taoiseach have given, no further Deportation Orders are being enforced during the pandemic, except in circumstances where there are national security or serious public policy concerns. My Department has consistently adopted a pragmatic approach in this area in the context of Covid-19.

In line with this commitment, I can further confirm that, as of 17 February 2021, there has been one enforced deportation from the State since the beginning of the year.

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