John Dennehy
Question:396 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the seemingly inordinate cost sometimes incurred in enforcing deportation orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/03]
Vol. 569 No. 3
396 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the seemingly inordinate cost sometimes incurred in enforcing deportation orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/03]
Following is the number of deportation orders effected since the commencement of the Immigration Act 1999 and the associated cost of flights for the deportees and their Garda escorts.
Year |
Number of Deportation Orders Effected |
Cost |
€ |
||
1999 |
6 |
27,349 |
2000 |
187 |
431,455 |
2001 |
365 |
1,169,574 |
2002 |
521 |
1,816,314 |
2003 |
222 (up to 31/05/03) |
628,158 |