Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2019
540. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 10 July 2018, the number of persons refused permission to enter the State via Dublin Airport and Dublin Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13588/19]
View answerThe following tables set out the figures for those refused to land in Dublin Airport and Port. In relation to Dublin Airport it should be noted that passenger numbers processed through the Airport have also significantly increased in the period concerned.
Number of persons refused permission to enter the State via Dublin Airport
|
Year |
Total |
|
2015 |
1654 |
|
2016 |
2032 |
|
2017 |
2296 |
|
2018 |
4001 |
Number of persons refused permission to enter the State via Dublin Port
|
Year |
Total |
|
2015 |
152 |
|
2016 |
142 |
|
2017 |
166 |
|
2018 |
120 |
