Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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1304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the person or agency with responsibility for the non-deportation of an individual (details supplied); if the individual is in receipt of accommodation from the State after a deportation order was issued to them and at the time of the alleged assault; and if State supports after the deportation order were issued to them. [58901/25]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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1305. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of individuals against whom a full deportation order was issued which have been in receipt of any State funded or supported accommodation; and the number of persons for each of the past five years. [58902/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1304 and 1305 together.

The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is responsible for all services relating to immigration to Ireland by non-EU/EEA citizens, including visa applications, international protection and citizenship services.

The number of people resident in the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres who have been refused permission to remain in the State is a small proportion of our total resident population of nearly 33,000 people.

Currently, there are approximately 500 people subject to deportation orders residing in IPAS accommodation. This number fluctuates regularly as people leave Ireland under the relevant return pathways, and as new orders are made.

Data with respect to IPAS residents with Deportation Orders over the last 5 years is not collated in the manner requested by the Deputy.

Some people subject to deportation orders may have the enforcement of their order suspended due to legal proceedings or due to personal circumstances such as health grounds. Others will be in the process of arranging to leave the State as directed.

My Department works closely with the Garda National Immigration Bureau to arrange for the removal of persons subject to deportation orders.

In relation to the criminal matter referred to, a person has been charged and the matter is now before the courts. Where a criminal act has occurred, the Department is precluded from commenting or providing detailed information, as it may prejudice any consequent investigations or court cases.

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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1306. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to ensure that all persons who receive deportation orders are deported immediately. [58903/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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It is a central priority for me that Ireland’s immigration system is robust, and rules based. The enforcement aspects of our laws, including deportation orders, are an essential requirement for the system to work effectively and to ensure that there is confidence in the application of our legislation in this area.

Deportations are costly and complex to enforce. It is the preferred option to return people voluntarily and my Department has a voluntary return programme to assist people to return prior to the issuance of a deportation order. A person can only avail of voluntary return before a deportation order is issued and I have increased resources into this programme to enable persons who wish to return before a deportation order is issued to them.

A deportation order is a legal order to leave the State. If a person does not remove themselves from the State following the issuance of a deportation order, they will be removed, and my Department has taken action to significantly improve immigration enforcement measures and increase removals.

The number of deportation orders signed in 2024 (2,403) increased by 180% compared to 2023 (857). This year 3,877 deportation orders have been signed up to 31 October 2025.

Last year, 1,122 people departed from the State under various mechanisms (i.e. enforced deportation, voluntary return etc.), an increase of 252% compared to 2023 (317). This year 1,770 people have had their departure confirmed through these pathways.

So far in 2025, six charter flight operations have removed 205 people from the State. Of these, five operations to non-EU destinations removed 182 people who were subject to deportation orders and one operation removed 23 EU citizens on grounds of criminality.

My Department works closely with the Garda National Immigration Bureau to progress arrangements for the removal of people subject to deportation orders.

The process of arranging enforced deportations is often complex and can take time to complete. They often involve legal challenges, complications with obtaining travel documents, and arranging flights and relevant permissions for accompanying escorts. Others who have been issued with deportation orders will be in the process of arranging to leave the State independently, as directed.