asked the Minister for External Affairs whether any Irish citizens subjected to expulsion orders in Britain were resident in that country with their families at the time of the making of such orders; and, if so, whether consideration has been given to challenging the validity of such orders by reason of their conflicting with the provisions of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - British Deportation Orders.
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Although particular cases sometimes come to my Department's attention, information is not normally available regarding the family circumstances of Irish citizens who are the subjects of British deportation orders. I would point out, however, that the relevant British Act provides that a deportation order may not be made if the person in question has been ordinarily resident for five years in Britain prior to the recommendation for deportation.
I may add that I would always be prepared to have appropriate inquiries made into any case in which it was alleged that the enforcement of a deportation order would involve undue hardship for dependants.