Deportation Orders

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2011

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Questions (50)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

73 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there have been any cases in the past six months in which he has not signed a deportation order but has instead granted leave to remain here to a person in respect of whom an assistant principal officer in his Department had made a recommendation that a deportation order be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11887/11]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

The Deputy should be aware that while the preparatory work in all repatriation cases is carried out at official level in my Department, decisions are made by the Minister. Records are maintained by reference to decisions made by the Minister and not on the basis of recommendations by officials.